Bret Michaels Speaking "Slow," Moving Arms, Hands, Says Dad
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Bret Michaels' father Wally Sychak says he's spoken to his son, 47, who remains in critical condition after suffering a brain hemorrhage last week.
"The fact that he was talking to me, and giving me information, I thought that was great," Sychak tells Extra.
On the phone, Michaels "sounded a little slow, but fine," says Sychak. "He was talking, not as cheerful as he usually is. But I guess he is under sedation. But he understood what he was saying and knew me. Everything seemed good that way."
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Sychak says the former Poison front man also is starting to move his limbs again. "They say he's moving his arms and hands," he says. "The best as they could expect at this time."
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A rep for Michaels tells UsMagazine.com the rocker remains "under intense observation from doctors and staff. He's on a lot of medication, and going through all these tests ... they're still trying to figure out why this occurred. Doctors are seeing all the tests, hoping the worst is over."
Meanwhile, the rocker's pals are praying for the best.
What's happened to him is "just hideous," his Celebrity Apprentice costar Sharon Osbourne told Us Monday at the NBC Universal Summer Press Day in Pasadena, Calif. "It's devastating, and it makes you feel all these different feelings. Your heart goes out to his family, your heart goes out to him. He's the nicest guy in the world. And then you start thinking about your own mortality. You start thinking, Oh my God. It just makes you appreciate how lucky we all are."
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33Mike, as a diabetic myself, I am really pulling for you. I've had 2 seizures withing 6mos about 2yrs ago. I couldn't drive for almost 1 year! My first seizure occured after having very low blood sugar, next thing I know I was out! 4mos, 44 days later, I had another one, and, this time, another dr at another hospital had noticed a disorder in the brain. I take anti-seizure rx twice a day without fail! I hope you get well soon and get back to making beautiful music again!! My family truely wishes you the best!!!
WELL SAID SHARON !!
WoW I was shocked to hear that he was not doing all that good. But it was great to her from his father that Bret is speaking &moving and knows who he is talking too. Now 1 thing I am having problems with is on his show I am sure Bret drinks along with the girls, why is he drinking if he is not allow to with his illness. Another thing I notice is that Bret has never seem to be drunk or tipsy so is he drinking booze or just juice???
Um, Mendy@4:41, Brett Michaels and Shaun Michaels are NOT the same person! Shaun is a wrestler.
It's sad to hear what happened to Bret. I hope he makes a speedy recovery and is back to his normal cheerful self. Being a teenager in the 80's I grew up with Bret and his talented singing. I thought he was awesome then & definitely still think he is awesome in the Apprentice. My prayers go out to him & family. May God bless.
Just hoping and wishing for the best for Brett. While not a huge fan of his, I know how devastating any type of brain abnormality can be. Best of health to you Brett. You are in my prayers.
Bret Michaels is an absolutely amazing person - he has incredible strength & fortitude: he's hard-working, creative, extraordinarily talented, very compassionate, & generously gives his time and money to charity. He truly cares about others and is a wonderful, loving father. It broke our hearts to see him cry on Celebrity Apprentice about his daughter's pending diabetes. Bret is in our thoughts and prayers and we have faith that he will make a full recovery, just as he has with all of the other difficult challenges he has triumphed over and overcome.
Bret cannot have any visitors, it will be a while before he is allowed to have in person visits.
This story is filled with inconsistencies...if Bret is heavily sedated, how can he be talking on the phone or moving his arms/legs? I wish US would validate the trustworthiness of their sources...I pray that Bret pulls through this completely healed and I pray for strength for his family during this difficult time
You are very loved Bret. Praise God.
You are very loved Bret. Praise God.
I wish you a very speedy recovery Shaun we are all praying for you and your family so you can keep on rock and rollin.
I believe in a powerful, miracle working God...My prayers are with Bret and his Family..for God to Glorify his name..and he that knows exactly what is wrong with Bret...put his hand and work that miracle........BELIEVE HE WILL DO IT ...AN HE WILL....PRAISE GOD...AMEN..
stay strong and fight this Bret! I pray you make it through this for your babies at home! We love you and rock & roll just wouldn't be the same without you!
bret stay strong everyone is praying for you....
Thats good to hear! Hope he feels better soon!
Thank you Jesus for your mighty power of healing on Bret Michaels: Yes I believe, yes I believe...Amen and Amen
We are all praying for Bret. We love you Bret. Get well soon!
This is sloppy reporting. the father spoke to him more than 2 days ago and hasn't heard any news since. In the meantime, bret's condition has reportedly deteriorated. It is highly doubtful that Bret can still speak given the brain swelling
Bret, keep up the good fight. I have been praying for you. May God bless you. You are a cutie pie and a delight to watch on television.