The "dose of magic" helping Jimmy Barnes recover after surgery
As Jimmy Barnes continues to rest and recover after undergoing urgent open heart surgery in the weeks before Christmas, he has shared the "dose of magic" that has made all the difference in his recovery.
Barnes underwent the surgery on December 13th, telling his fans he was being rushed into the procedure after suffering complications from bacterial pneumonia.
Now, as Barnes enters his fourth week post-op, he has shared with his legion of fans the unexpected "dose of magic" that has pulled him through his difficult recovery period.
Taking to Instagram, the 67-year-old shared how much of a difference his grandson Teddy has made during his recovery time.
“Last day with Teddy for a while. He’s been a dose of magic during these tough times, I can’t thank you enough to (Barnes' daughter Eliza and her husband Jim) for coming over and helping to look after me,” Barnes wrote.
“We watched the cricket and had a lesson about the heart. Then Dr let Teddy listen to my heart beat."
“He said it sounded like drums, and that means I’m going to be ok."
Fans were appreciative of the heartfelt update, expressing relief that the musician was on the mend, and noting that being around family was a wonderful form of healing.
“Grandchildren and great grandchildren are powerful medicine alright,” one fan wrote.
“That brought a tear to my eye,” said another.
“Wishing you a speedy recovery Mr Barnes. Doing well mate, keep up the good work and you’ll feel like a new man in no time.”
Since the surgery, Barnes has shared a series of graphic photos of his new scar, which runs from the top of his chest to his abdomen.
Despite being rushed in for the surgery as the complications rapidly progressed, Barnes managed to make it home for Christmas, after he was discharged from hospital on December 22nd.
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