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Bret Michaels announces return to stage after medical hiatus

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Bret Michaels ~~cancels 2026 tour for~~ announces return to stage after medical ~~recovery~~ hiatus

Poison frontman Bret Michaels underwent emergency surgery to remove a complicated obstructing kidney stone after performing three consecutive shows in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Spokane, Washington, while in intense pain. During the procedure, doctors placed a ureteral stent. Due to the stent, his Type 1 diabetes, and a pre-existing lower-back compression fracture, medical professionals initially advised avoiding live performances for three to four weeks to prevent infection, severe pain, or stent displacement. This led to the postponement of eleven tour dates in July and August, and the rescheduling of his August 12 Indiana State Fair concert to 2027. While Michaels attempted a return to the stage with a comeback performance at The Bowl in Sugar Hill, Georgia, on August 21, medical professionals ~~have since~~ determined he ~~requires~~ required an extended period of rest. Consequently, Michaels ~~has~~ canceled the remainder of his 2026 tour to focus on medical ~~recovery. This hiatus includes~~ recovery, missing ~~upcoming~~ engagements such as Tennessee’s Mountain Music Festival and the Canfield Fair in Ohio. Doctors, including Dr. Abby Borhan and Dr. Patel, noted concerns that summer heat and humidity could negatively impact his blood sugar levels during the healing process. ~~Michaels expressed gratitude to~~ Following his ~~fans on social media, stating, “I may have just chosen to go sooner than I should have,”~~ medical hiatus, Michaels has announced a series of new and ~~vowed to~~ rescheduled performance dates. His return to the stage is set to begin with a rescheduled performance in ~~the future. The Michaels Entertainment Group stated they are currently focusing~~ Portage, Indiana, on ~~his ability to return to full health~~ October 16. Additional upcoming dates include shows in Harris, Michigan, on November 13 and ~~strength, looking toward a potential return~~ 14, Cleveland, Ohio, on November 28, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on November 29. He is also scheduled to participate in ~~2027 or 2028.~~ the 14th annual Rock Legends Cruise from February 21 to 25, traveling from Miami to Costa Maya, Mexico.

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