John Mayer Recovering From Throat Surgery
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John Mayer is on the mend.
The 34-year-old singer/songwriter had surgery on Thursday to remove the granuloma (enlarged nodule) just above his vocal cord.
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"I am now on complete vocal rest for a month or more," Mayer wrote on his Tumblr. "It's been a very long process in waiting to see if time was an alternative to surgery, but even given two weeks' voice rest (along with many other approaches), there was no change for the better."
Mayer first announced his diagnosis in September after he canceled a series of scheduled concerts and pushed back the release of his forthcoming album.
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The "Heartbreak Warfare" singer added that the experience helped him appreciate his talent once again. "I should be frustrated but I can't seem to stop thinking about beautiful things," he wrote. "I never thought I'd be wishing I could do what I love again; I stay in at night, picking guitar parts off of records and dreaming of playing on the big stage."
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"The only difference between now and when I was 18 is that now I have this beautiful, meaningful record waiting for me when I can sing it."
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11Get well soon John..you're awesome
Wishing you a speedy recovery, John. And to you feebs posting smart-ass comments - the guy had to have surgery...get a clue, and some class.
get better soon...I have been waiting way too long for new music from you and can't wait to see you on the concert circuit again...love your face...
Jessica Simpson curse? Maybe HPV type throat cancer.
Wish him well. I love his occasionally stupid, but mostly brilliant (and very fine) mouth.
I love his music. Hope he recovers.
His music is terrific!!
Very good musician.
The world could not ask for much more -- Mayer having to keep his mouth shut for a full month!
Say what you will, but his music is fantastic. A real talented man.
It will be good to have new John Mayer music; he's very capable of creating and expressing beauty. And controversy. Should be interesting to see if this vocal condition and surgery has a long-term impact on his music and celebrity. He looks haggard in his more recent photos; he's been flying under the radar for the last year or two, it's anyone's guess if it is health or lifestyle related. Wish him a full recovery.