What does it take to be hospitalized for massive brain hemorrhaging and seizures one night and then be planning to tour only a little over a month later barring unforeseen complications? A complete devotion and passion for what you love. And that is what Bret Michael's, 47, showed us, until a complication arose, which led him back to the hospital. The mind/body connection, including attitude, desire, devotion, and passion are extremely powerful forces which are believed to aid in more speedy recoveries from physical ailments.
Bret Michael's was the lead singer for the '80s glam-metal "hair band" Poison, a judge on Nashville Star, a reality star headlining the VH1 show "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels", and just recently appeared on "Celebrity Apprentice" working hard to raise money for his charity, the non-profit organization, The American Diabetes Association.
Michael's suffered from a subarachnoid hemorrhage which is a type of bleeding stroke that occurs between the tissues around the brain and the brain itself. Sometimes there is simply no answer to what causes such strokes. Prognoses of this kind of complication depend on amount of bleeding, age, and symptom severity. About 35% of people die when they have a subarachnoid hemorrhage due to an aneurysm because it results in extensive brain damage. Another 15% die within a few weeks because of bleeding from a second rupture. People who survive for 6 months but who do not have surgery for the aneurysm have a 3% chance of another rupture each year.
Michael's responded well to his initial treatment; however, had another rupture and now remains in critical condition in ICU under 24 hour supervision by doctors and medical staff. Sources say that the next 7-10 days will be the most critical as an additional rupture or other complications may arise. We hope for Bret's strong mental attitude to continue to help with a speedy recovery.
Bret had to cancel some shows due to his hospitalization, but still plans to continue his tour on May 26, 2010.
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