Bret Michaels to Have Heart Surgery in January

By PopEater Staff Posted Sep 23rd 2010 02:45PM

Bret Michaels can't catch a break. On the heels of his miraculous recovery from a life-threatening brain hemorrhage in April, the Poison singer-turned-dating show star will head back to the hospital in January to repair a hole in his heart. According to RadarOnline.com, it's related to a condition he's had since birth.

The hole was discovered after he had a stroke, but all in all, the 'Rock of Love' alum is pretty optimistic, according to a rep.

"He said that there are times when, of course, he worries but he has great people around him and he's cautious," the source said.

"He'll rest up, have surgery, take some time off, hopefully take a family vacation and get back on the road touring and promoting his upcoming book," the rep said.

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INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 03: Bret Michaels performs onstage while being filmed for the new Vh1 reality TV series 'Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It' during the 15th Annual Rib America Festival Day 1 at Military Park on September 3, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joey Foley/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bret Michaels

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LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 23: Poison singer Bret Michaels (L) and NBC News anchor Natalie Morales arrive at the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant at the Mandalay Bay Events Center August 23, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two co-hosted the show. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bret Michaels;Natalie Morales

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It's been a rough year, health-wise, for Michaels, who at the height of his tenure on 'Celebrity Apprentice' suffered a brain hemorrhage on April 23. It all started with a crippling headache that landed him in the hospital in critical condition.

"I've never been shot, thank God, but I can tell you this: It sounded like a small handgun went off in the back of my head," he told Oprah Winfrey a couple weeks after the incident.

Then in early May he was back in the hospital after suffering a stroke. On his Facebook page, Michaels' reps released the info that says he went back to the hospital after "suffering numbness on the left side of his body." Doctors later diagnosed Michaels as having suffered a Transient Ischematic Attack (TIA), otherwise known as a warning stroke.

According to doctors, an Ultrasound Bubble test of Michaels' heart was then done, and they found a hole in his heart described as a Patent Forum Ovale.

Michaels' neurosurgeon, Dr. Joseph Zabramski, said at the time, "There is no doubt that the positive Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is devastating news to Bret and his family. The good news is that it is operable and treatable and we think we may have diagnosed the problem that caused the Transient Ischemic Attach (TIA) or warning stroke."

The singer spoke to PopEater in June about his month of life-threatening scares. "I combined diabetes with appendicitis with a brain hemorrhage, then a warning stroke and the PFO ... that's a five whammy cocktail punch. If you would have told me all that combined together, I would have said, 'That person has to be a goner.'"

Since recovering from the hemorrhage and the stroke, Michaels has kept himself busy with touring and TV appearances, including co-hosting duties at the Miss Universe pageant in August.

Michaels' new VH1 series 'Bret Michaels: Life As You Know It' will premiere on Oct. 18.

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Thursday 23 September

By KT

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OMG !! He would`nt be in this position if he listened to his doctors and rested..But Mr headband could`nt stay out of the spotlight and now he got his wish more press.OMG !!What a ego trip

By allis

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if people would read the article the surgery is due to a condition he was Born with not due to not listening to the doctors just because he is famous people want to hate. anyways good luck brett hope all will be well. And to all the haters you wouldnt like if people said stuff like that to you family in this place so learn how to be a little more considerate of others

By kenisaige

It's been a rough year, health-wise, for Michaels, who at the height of his tenure on 'Celebrity Apprentice' suffered a brain hemorrhage on April 23. It all started with a crippling headache that landed him in the hospital in critical condition.I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via age lessmate.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends..

By Sue

KT.He would have had to have the surgery anyway. Going out and performing didnt make it worse. Sitting around and worrying would help either.

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By Karen

I have a hellava lot more respect for him than I do another singer. At least he didn't fall off the stage. He cares about his fans!

Friday 24 September

By qingebeidabai

No he's not, he showers with the damn thing on so he never has to take it off. Because it's just so cool ya know. I just hope he's not doing drugs on the road w/his roadies as they were pulled over and drugs were found on his tour busses. I can't figure out what it is about his eyes that bugs me but they're kinda like bug eyes.oh great article ,My boyfriend and i both think so ...He is almost 11year older than me .i met him via kissmilita ry.c' 'oma nice place for s'ee'king Army, Navy, Mari'nes, Air Force, Police Force and their admires.just love it

By GM

I cannot agree more....there he was just days Post as they cal it Warning stroke? Drs! There is not such thing as a warning stroke...A stroke is a stroke period!!! And 90 percent of all strokes are related to cardiac events, never the less he has a diabetic history....HE IS A POSTER CHILD for STROKES! but there old lover boy was....on "Apprentice" getting his glory...Brett for years you abused your body with drugs and drinking...Now you're all done and have taken up "side shows" crawl back in your old corner....and fade away....gracefully...if thats possible at this point...I could care less...Lover boy

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By mannamedjoe

And you know this, how? Personal friend of his? Think you should leave the medical diagnosis to the dr's, I truly believe they know much more than you do!

I had this surgery after suffering a TIA a few years ago. They go up through your leg after putting you in a twilight sleep. I actually watched part of on a monitor. Its a one night hospital stay. Everyone is born with this hole in their heart and it usually closes shortly after birth. In 1 in 4 people the hole does not fully close and most people never have any problems.

By mary

KT.... Can't you read?

By Dasha

YOU are an idiot.. Read the article again..

By roseyswine

KT you are an idiot. Or illiterate. Probably both.

By Kenny Nash

KT you may want to read before leap into the air and show the entire world how ignorant you really are. He has had the hole in his heart since birth. This has nothing to do with resting. I have known Bret for over 1o years and he takes great care of himself.

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By hannihuikcf

oh great article ,CAN'T CATCH A BREAK???? THIS IS HIS BREAK! HE WAS NOTHING UNTIL HIS "MIRACULOUS RECOVERY" ...WHATEVER. NOW THIS GUY IS EVERYWHERE. NEWBORN BABIES GO THROUGH THIS SURGERY, WHY AREN'T THEY ON THE FRONT PAGE??? AND TAKE THE STUPID HEADBAND OFF!~ YOU LOOK LIKE AN IDIOT. YOU ARE NOT 22 ANYMORE DUDE!My boyfriend and i both think so ...He is almost 11year older than me .i met him via kissmilita ry.c 'oma nice place for s'ee'king Army, Navy, Mari'nes, Air Force, Police Force and their admires.just love it

By Survivor

KT, first off, the ' in couldn't is after the n, not before. (I see that and numerous other things so often, it gets old.) Second, the hole in Bret Michaels' heart is related to a condition that has been there SINCE BIRTH, or did you not read the article? I do agree, though, he should have rested more after his brain hemorrages earlier this year, although I wouldn't call not doing so an "ego trip." Sue makes a good point, too, being that Michaels would have had the surgery regardless.

Saturday 25 September

By Megan

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KT, what part of a whole in his heart he was BORN WITH are you missing? Its a birth defect. Many babies are born with it and many heal on their own. Some aren't so lucky and need surgery to fix it.
as for the whole rest thing, yea, he should probably rested more, but who hasn't ignored drs orders and worked anyway? He's a work a holic. Its what he does, its what he's known for.
You better go back and recheck your facts though. Looking like an ignorant fool doesn't work for anyone. Illiterate.

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