Rod Stewart Heart Recovery
Rod Stewart resumes gym workouts following successful heart procedure and stent placement.
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Before the heart procedure, Stewart stopped a U.S. concert mid-show and was assisted offstage while using an oxygen tank.
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His earlier health problems had already disrupted performances: he canceled Las Vegas shows in May while recovering from a sinus infection and withdrew from a San Diego concert in June after a respiratory infection caused laryngitis.
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Stewart told fans he was “already feeling better and very much on the mend,” but said he was “deeply disappointed” to miss the canceled shows.
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Lancaster said she, her brother, Stewart’s trainer and his doctors are jointly monitoring his recovery to prevent him from overexerting himself, telling him: “We’re not letting him get away with it. He has to do as he’s told.”
Rod Stewart is back at the gym after undergoing heart surgery to address a previously unknown blockage, according to his wife Penny Lancaster. The 81-year-old rock legend had the coronary stent placed after doctors discovered the issue following a health scare during a Utah concert, The Independent reported. Doctors advised him to take four weeks off, leading him to cancel remaining U.S. and Mexico tour dates, including a Las Vegas residency.
Lancaster said Stewart is "doing well" and has resumed working out, though his family and medical team are closely monitoring him to prevent overexertion. "We're not letting him get away with it," Lancaster stated, explaining that she, her brother, Stewart's trainer, and his doctors are all keeping watch over his recovery process.
A Health Crisis Stops Mid-Show
Stewart's health troubles surfaced during a concert performance in Utah when he nearly fainted on stage. He stopped the show mid-performance and was assisted offstage while using an oxygen tank, Yahoo News reported. The incident alarmed fans and prompted immediate medical evaluation.
The singer had faced other health setbacks before the stent surgery. He canceled Las Vegas shows in May while recovering from a sinus infection. Just weeks later, he withdrew from a San Diego concert in June after developing laryngitis from a respiratory infection, creating a pattern of complications that eventually led to the heart procedure.
Blockage Found Before Major Damage
Doctors discovered Stewart's heart blockage at what Lancaster called the "right time," preventing what could have been a more serious heart attack or damage. The underlying heart issue had gone undetected for years until the near-fainting episode forced medical testing. Gold Radio confirmed the surgery was successful and addressed the coronary blockage with a stent placement.
Lancaster revealed that Stewart's health struggles were compounded by respiratory infections and performing at high altitude. These factors likely stressed his heart and masked warning signs. The timely discovery and quick surgical intervention prevented what doctors feared could have been life-threatening complications.
Recovery Under Close Watch
Stewart told fans he was "already feeling better and very much on the mend," but expressed sadness about missing performances. "I'm deeply disappointed," he said about canceling the shows. His four-week recovery period requires strict rest before he can resume touring activities.
A full team monitors his every move during recovery. Lancaster, her brother, his personal trainer, and his doctors all watch to ensure he follows medical orders. Lancaster emphasized the family's firm approach: "He has to do as he's told." This coordinated care reflects the seriousness of his condition and the need for proper healing time before returning to demanding stage performances.
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