Overview
- Michaels was diagnosed with a complicated obstructing kidney stone that required surgery on July 19 and now has a ureteral stent in place.
- His physician ordered that he refrain from all live performances for three to four weeks because the stent causes constant discomfort and can displace during intense physical activity.
- Doctors warned that Michaels’s lifelong Type 1 diabetes and a lower-back compression fracture raise his risk of urinary infection, slower healing, and serious complications while the stent remains in place.
- Michaels performed several shows while in severe pain and went straight from the Spokane stage to the hospital, and his team says rescheduled dates and updates will be posted when available.
- The medical team said safe recovery requires strict rest, hydration and blood-glucose control that are difficult to maintain on tour, and they will reassess his readiness before any return to performing.