Bret Michaels says he underwent emergency surgery after pushing through three concerts while suffering from what he described as intense pain. The Poison frontman, 63, revealed the health scare in a social media update shared from a hospital bed.
According to Michaels, the pain was caused by a kidney stone. His post explained that the procedure was unexpected and came after he had continued performing despite the condition.
The update has drawn attention because Michaels had remained onstage for multiple shows before seeking treatment. Fans following his recovery are now watching for any changes to his upcoming schedule as he recovers from the procedure.
Michaels is currently set to perform next on July 31 in Belleville, Illinois. For now, his latest message offers a brief but significant health update after a difficult stretch of performances and an emergency trip to surgery.