'Celebrity Apprentice' Bret Michaels has emergency surgery, postpones tour dates

Former Poison frontman Bret Michaels is currently recovering from an emergency appendectomy that he underwent in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday (April 13). Michaels, who can currently be seen on NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice," thought he was coming down with the flu and was surprised to learn that he needed urgent surgery, reports People.

Michaels has Type 1 diabetes and, as discussed on "The Celebrity Apprentice," gives himself insulin shots daily. Because of his condition, he is recovering at a facility that specializes in the rehabilitation of diabetic patients.

"While the surgery went well and doctors are optimistic that the rocker will make a full recovery, 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," his rep says. "The main focus and concern right now is that he is able to rest, recover and maintain good blood sugar levels while doing so."

In the meantime, Michaels has postponed his tour dates through April 24. Rescheduled dates will soon be posted on his website.

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