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BRET MICHAELS Instructed By Doctors To Take 3 To 4 Weeks Of Post-Op Recuperation Following Kidney Stone Surgery
Poison frontman Bret Michaels has been told by doctors to rest for three to four weeks after undergoing surgery for a complicated obstructing kidney stone, forcing a pause in his ongoing "Live & Amplified" solo tour. He was diagnosed on 19 July after suffering severe kidney pain following a performance at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington, and had a ureteral stent fitted during the procedure, which remains in place.
His physician, Dr Abby Borhan, said the stent causes significant discomfort and that strenuous performing risks pain spikes, bleeding and stent displacement, while Michaels's Type 1 diabetes and a lower back compression fracture heighten the danger of infection during recovery. Michaels, who thanked fans and his team for their support, said he hopes to resume touring in late August, while separately POISON's bandmates continue to eye a possible 40th-anniversary reunion tour in 2027.
In short
- Bret Michaels needs 3-4 weeks off after kidney stone surgery
- Diabetes and back injury complicate his post-op recovery
- He hopes to resume touring in late August 2026
Explained simply
Bret Michaels is the frontman of Poison, one of the most successful rock bands of the 1980s and 1990s. He was recently diagnosed with a complicated kidney stone and underwent surgery to address it.
Kidney stones are painful mineral deposits that develop in the kidneys, and surgery is sometimes needed to remove complicated ones. Doctors fitted Michaels with a small tube during his procedure to support his healing. His management of Type 1 diabetes and a previous back injury can complicate how quickly the body recovers from surgery.
Michaels was in the middle of a solo tour called "Live & Amplified" when he fell ill in July. The surgery and recovery were expected to interrupt his shows, though he hoped to resume performing in late August. Separately, his band Poison is exploring the possibility of a reunion tour to mark their 40th anniversary in 2027.