Bret Michaels recovering in facility for diabetics

NEW YORK — Bret Michaels is recovering from his emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics.

A statement posted on the 47-year-old rocker's Web site says Monday's surgery went well. It says doctors are optimistic that Michaels, the former frontman for '80s hair band Poison, will make a full recovery.

(enlarge photo) FILE -In this Jan. 10, 2010 photo Singer Bret Michaels arrives at the NBC Universal Winter 2010 press tour party in Pasadena, Calif. Michaels is recovering from an emergency appendectomy at a Texas hospital. A posting on the 47-year-old rocker's Web site says Michaels was urged to go to the hospital as he was preparing to take the stage in San Antonio on Sunday night. He had been having severe stomach pains all day 'and what was assumed to be a severe case of the flu.' The statement says Michaels had emergency surgery early Monday, April 12, 2010, and is now 'doing well and beginning the recovery process.' (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)

The statement says "the fact that he was exhausted due to his rigorous schedule prior to the surgery and coupled with the fact that he has diabetes, the surgery has taken its toll."

The location of the facility specializing in the rehabilitation of diabetic patients wasn't disclosed.

Michaels had been scheduled to perform in San Antonio on Sunday night. He had been suffering severe stomach pains all day and was urged to seek medical treatment.

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On the Net:

Bret Michaels: http://www.bretmichaels.com

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