A day after Bret Michaels made his televised appearance on Oprah, comes word on his Facebook that he was hospitalized for the third time in two months for another life threatening condition.
Bret Michaels was readmitted to the hospital this week after suffering numbness on the left side of his body, predominately his face and hands which doctors described as a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or warning stroke. While MRI and CT scan tests were being conducted, Michaels also received a Doppler Ultrasound of his legs and lower abdomen looking for blood clots and most importantly an Ultrasound Bubble Test of his heart was conducted which proved positive for a Patent Forum Ovale (PFO), a hole in the heart. Dr. Zabramski (Bret’s neurosurgeon), Dr. Becker (who ordered the test), Dr. Cook (who conducted the test) and Dr. Frey (Director, Outpatient Stroke Program) all confirmed the results.
Dr. Zabramski states “There is no doubt that the positive Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is devastating news to Bret and his family. The good news is that it is operable and treatable and we think we may have diagnosed the problem that caused the Transient Ischemic Attach (TIA) or warning stroke; however we feel it is highly unlikely this is connected to the brain hemorrhage he suffered just a few weeks earlier. Once again it is great that he quickly reacted to the severe numbness and got to the hospital immediately.”
Dr. Zabramski continues, “I realize Bret wants to make a full recovery so that he can be active with his family, attempt to attend the finale of Celebrity Apprentice and especially get back on the road to continue making music. Without a doubt he is very determined to get healthy and make a 100% recovery. Medically speaking it is a fantastic attitude both mentally and physically for him to have. However, Bret’s brain and body are not quite 100% yet, especially with the hole found in his heart. Further tests will be conducted throughout the week and I will have more information next week as to how this Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) will be treated. For now, Bret will be treated with outpatient care which includes a daily injection of Lovenox (a blood thinner to reduce the chance of blood clots) and blood tests.”
Bret’s rep, Janna Elias, states “Bret wants everyone to know he cannot thank you enough for all of the well wishes, prayers, and good vibes you have sent his way. Even though these last few months have been tough on him and his family, especially this most recent setback, he is in good spirits, great medical hands and is positive and hopeful that everything is going to be OK. He is up, walking, talking, continuing his daily rehab and very happy to be alive but he has made it clear he is sick and tired of being in the hospital and is ready to rock again.”
Let’s pray that he is able to rock again soon and will be able to some how be part of Sunday’s finale for Celebrity Apprentice on NBC at 9p because if anyone deserves to win it, it is him. They say bad things come in threes, let’s hope this is the third and final health issue he has to deal with. 2010 has been a sh!tty year for his health and to have so many things unrelated like that, it is crazy. Let’s pray this is it for him and he makes a full recovery because we want to see him rock and Rock of Love again!!!
UPDATE: Donald Trump just Tweeted this, “The latest update on Bret Michaels is that he’s making every effort to attend the live finale of Celebrity Apprentice on Sunday–so tune in!”
Just a month after suffering a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage, Bret Michaels announced that he is planning on going back on the road at the end of the month. Not only is looking to jam again, he is also hoping to make it to The Celebrity Apprentice finale. My fingers are crossed he will be able to do it! He really has been quite impressive on the show! Three words…tour bus thrust!
Bret Michaels, who suffered a on April 22, just 10 days after an emergency appendectomy in San Antonio, Texas while on his Custom Built Tour, is planning on making his return to live performances Friday May 28, Memorial Day Weekend, at Hard Rock Live in Biloxi, Mississippi. This hard-rocking venue has hosted such acts as Kid Rock, Three Doors Down, Stevie Nicks and Daughtry.
Michaels, who has been rehabbing since his release from ICU, has increased his rehabilitation sessions to twice a day to prepare for his comeback on Friday May 28th at the Hard Rock in Biloxi, Mississippi and to continue on all of his solo dates as well as kicking off a tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd which begins June 10 in West Palm Beach, Florida at the Cruzan Amphitheater. “We have been overwhelmed with well wishes and offers that continue to pour in for Bret. And promoters have really stepped up to the plate to reschedule dates he missed. Which is a testament to Bret’s great live performances and friendships he has built over the years†states Brian Ahern from William Morris Endeavor Agency (WME).
The singer plans to remain on tour throughout the fall and early winter, with dates scheduled through December. Dates that were postponed due to the singer’s medical emergencies are currently being rescheduled.
Michaels, who continues to be a strong competitor on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice Sunday nights, is hoping to be able to return to New York, along with the rest of the cast, for the finale on Sunday May 23rd. Donald Trump says “We really hope that Bret is well and able to join us at the finale as Apprentice has hit some of its highest ratings ever and I have much respect as he is a fighter and strong competitor.†Michaels will be making his first televised appearance since being hospitalized on The Oprah Winfrey Show to air Wednesday May 19. His upcoming album Custom Built, featuring the hit song “Nothing to Lose” with Miley Cyrus, a remake of the Sublime song “What I Got,” as well as a rock and country remake of his hit song Every Rose Has It’s Thorn†featuring other artist such as Jay Demarcus of Rascal Flatts, Brad Arnold of Three Doors Down, Chris Cagle and Mark Wills just to name a few. Custom Built is set to hit stores June 8.
When his doctor at the hospital said he has the incredible will to live, he wasn’t kidding. I just hope that same doctor doesn’t let him go on the road before he is ready.
A week and a half after Bret Michaels was hospitalized for a subarachnoid hemorrhage, he was released from the hospital. The doctor at the Arizona hospital where Bret was taken said that he is doing better and he expects him to make a full recovery. He added that the singer is talking and walking slowly. Even though Bret is at an undisclosed location they are still monitoring him and will see him every two weeks to determine when he will be able to go back on the road.
It really is miraculous how well he is doing 11 days after something that could have killed him and let’s pray he continues to do well.
A week after Bret Michaels was hospitalized for a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a doctor at the Arizona hospital where he is being treated at is talking about his condition. The below update was posted on Bret Michaels’ Facebook.
In the days following Mr. Michaels’ hospitalization, due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage, there was a lot of speculation as to where Mr. Michaels was being treated. Due to the severity of his life threatening condition, the instantaneous way in which the hemorrhage presented itself and respect for his family his location was not confirmed to the media. There is a seven to ten day period that is extremely critical in which multiple tests are conducted to detect the source of the bleeding.
“There is no doubt that Mr. Michaels’ condition is serious. We are treating the subarachnoid hemorrhage, which caused his severe cranial pain.†states Dr. Zabramski who has been a top neurosurgeon at Barrow Neurological Institute since 1986 and serves as the Chief of Cerebrovascular Surgery and Director of Clinical Neurosurgical Research at the center and is leading Michaels’ team. Zabramski continues “Mr. Michaels will continue to undergo testing considering we have hit a few roadblocks including hyponatremia, severe cranial and back pain suffered from blood drainage, an emergency appendectomy performed a week earlier and a lifelong history of Type 1 Diabetes. However, “Bret’s sheer will to live and fully recover is undeniable.†He has an unbelievable fight in him and told me what kept him alive at the moment of the hemorrhage was that he ‘did not want his family to wake up and see him lying unconscious in the middle of the floor.†It was a combination of Bret’s fight to stay conscious during the hemorrhage and get to the emergency room, and the immediate medical attention provided by our staff at Barrow that enabled us to stabilize his condition.â€
Let’s keep praying it is that fight he has in him that will help with speedy and full recovery.
There will be a press conference on Tuesday at the hospital updating his condition. That is the 11th day of his hospitalization which will get him past that 7-10 day critical period.
Bret Michaels’ manager Janna has posted another update on Facebook about the lead singer of Poison and it is a good one.
To all of Bret’s friends and fans,
We thank you all for your continued support and outpouring of well wishes for Bret.
While additional studies are planned throughout the week to hopefully detect the exact cause of the rupture Bret will remain monitored closely by his medical team to make sure no further complications occur. He is responding well to tests and treatments. Even though yesterday was a minor setback Doctors remain hopeful for a full recovery and plan to release more specific information next Monday.
While Bret is recovering we obviously have some shows that are being rescheduled. We are working to reschedule dates from now until May 21st. At this time we are planning to resume the tour May 26th in Ft. Smith Arkansas provided there are no further complications or setbacks. We will then continue with all scheduled dates throughout the summer and fall, including the June and July tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Look for additional information in the days and weeks to come. For those of you with tickets for shows that are being rescheduled, your tickets will be honored on the new dates. Tickets remain on sale for the shows which are being rescheduled although the new dates have yet to be announced.
On Friday it seemed like things were really touch and go for him and now 5 days later they are announcing that he will most like be back touring again in less than a month! Such good news. Let’s keep praying for him while he is still hospitalized.
