The Ghost Inside guitarist Zach Johnson has received some devastating news regarding the his right leg. As he previously suspected, the bone hasn’t healed properly and thus, he will now face another three surgeries, which will put him at around 11-12 surgeries since the band’s November 2015 bus crash. Johnson also lost some toes in the crash and suffered a broken pelvis, among other injuries. He said of the latest development:
“Recieved an update on my femur today. And I can’t lie, I’m fucking devastated. My bone hasn’t healed at all, how this slipped under the radar is beyond me. But as I’ve been told, that’s “the medical system.” So here’s what’s happening:
- Advertisement -1. I will be put back into the hospital for at least a week. Where two surgeries will happen. The first will be taking bone from my left femur via my knee (so now my left knee will have problems as well). And then they will fully redo my ENTIRE right femoral surgery. Replacing everything, re-slicing everything. After those two surgeries I’ll be released, but 100 steps backwards.
2. I have a hernia in my abdomen, this could’ve been taken care of months ago. But due to “the system,” it hasn’t. Explains my constant stomach pain and issues. So I’ll be having surgery on that as well.
3. After all of these I will re-start physical therapy. Last week I finally got my right knee to “normal” range of motion. I’ll have even more pain than normal, and have to work even harder to get life back to as close as normal. One nice (I suppose) thing is I can choose when this happens. Sooner than later obviously though.
I appreciate all the love and support. This just straight up fucking sucks. It won’t break my spirit, but it undoubtedly has put a huge dent in it. Three more surgeries to go now.”
Despite the setback, he still plans to continue the good fight:
I appreciate the kind words everyone! Strength is not an issue, trust me. I may be bruised today, but VERY far from broken. #Perseverance
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJayDTD) August 5, 2016
Given their continued struggles and mounting health bills, it’s a good time to point out that you can still help out the band over at Gofundme.com.
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