“They wanted me to be victorious, not a victim.”
Still, Michaels' health problems persisted into adulthood, with 2010 being an especially rough year for him.
According toPeople, he underwent an emergency appendectomy (i.e.
had his appendix removed) that April.
Not long after, Michaels also suffered a stroke.
Doctors say the stroke was not sparked by Michaels' brain hemorrhage, but rather a pre-existing heart condition.
Despite this and despite doctors' attempts to dissuade him Michaels still insisted on performing.
But while Bret Michaels has certainly been knocked down a few times, the bell still hasn’t rung.
“I just need a lot more maintenance.”
