YOB vocalist/guitarist Mike Scheidt has been having a hard time with diverticulitis lately and is now forced to undergo a surgical procedure that will see a portion of his large intestine removed. That digestive disease inflames a portion of the bowels, causing bouts of sickness and intense pain. The band released the following two updates on his condition in the past day or so:
“An update on Mike: his condition took a turn for the worse. After 3 days with no food, his improvement allowed for being cleared to switch from strictly IV fluids to a bowl of broth. His body reacted badly to the food and sent him back into extreme pain and fever, with uncontrollable rigors and chills. As a result, Mike is having surgery in the early am to remove the infected part of his large intestine. He’s keeping his spirits up, and thanks you all for the love and good cheer being sent, it helps tremendously. We’ll post updates as we get them ❤.”
