Phillip Phillips is Out of the Hospital, Expected to Make American Idol Tour Opener (UPDATED)

By On 06/11/2012 · 35 Comments · In American Idol, Phillip Phillips

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E News reports that Phillip Phillips has been discharged from the hospital yesterday afternoon after his kidney reconstruction surgery last week. He’s resting and gearing up for the summer tour.

“I’m out of the hospital and back to work!” Phillips tells E! News. “Looking forward to the future.”

Phillips is expected to make the American Idols Live opener on July 6 in Detroit with the rest of the this year’s top 10 contestants.  Of course, that all depends on Phillip healing without complications.  Hoping for a speedy recovery for Phil, and an end to his health troubles!

ETA: TMZ is reporting that the surgery was tougher than expected.

It turns out … the stent that was placed in Phillip’s kidney was there way too long  — so long, it became embedded in his body.  It became so bad, surgeons had to cut the stent out with a laser.

Doctors say the surgery was successful, so Phillip will be recovering in a Malibu mansion thanks to one of the “American Idol” honchos who is letting the “A.I.” winner use his pad.

Phillip is hoping to be fully recovered by July 6th … which is when the Idol tour officially kicks off in Detroit.

Phillip says, “If I can sing with all those kidney stones in me, I can make the first date.”

Also, Phil Sr. spoke to FOX 31:

Fox 31 spoke to Phillip’s father, Donnie Phillips, who is with Phillip in Los Angeles, who said although they needed to do a little more because of how long they postponed the surgery, Phillip is doing just fine.

“He’s exercising real good and he’s going to be jammed up. He’s been waiting a while for this right here to happen and he’s real excited to get back into his music and give you what he’s got. It’s going to be a different Phillip when you see him,” said Donnie.

Donnie also thanks everyone for their kind words and prayers during Phillip’s road to recovery.

 
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  • http://twitter.com/KariannHart Kariann Hart

    I hope all those going to the Detroit show will be able to enjoy Phillip’s performances.  Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery and that all the Idols enjoy the tour!

  • Anonymous

    Gosh, has it really been only 3 weeks? My, how time flies. Of course, I’ve been busy with senior activities, graduation, and freshman orientation, so time would fly super fast.
    The tour doesn’t hit Manchester until August 18, so he would have been ready for my show anyway. Still, I can only imagine the anxiety his Detroit fans have been feeling; the thought of him not being there would kill me. Glad to hear his pain is probably over. Now he can get up on those arena stages and kick some serious rock butt! (Recovery shouldn’t be much of an issue; if they follow the same format as last year, he won’t even hit the stage until the end of the second act. All he’ll have to learn is some solo songs and the group finale number.)

  • Anonymous

    Color me confused.  And out of the loop.  Last I heard, he wasn’t having surgery.  (He musta heard me tell ‘im not having it was a mistake.)

  • tucker davis

    I have seen P2 perform pre-AI and his energy level was through the roof!! The performances in April & May were so low key & unnatural (for him)…pain meds?? I really hope people get to see the real Phillip on tour. Music just pours out of his body!! Even if he wasn’t your favorite, you will be entertained. 

  • OffLeash

    Sheesh, stop it! I might have to get a ticket for the tour now… 

  • http://twitter.com/CanadianLady2 CanadianLady

    That’s what the judges seemed to think at his audition. High energy – they called it electricity.

  • Anonymous

    I’m glad he is in the ”getting better ‘ phase …. hope he can do a comeback soon and full of energy . :)

  • http://twitter.com/MissGolightly22 No Thanks

    I’ll be curious to see how he performs when he’s not drugged up and in pain.  I genuinely found it uncomfortable to watch him most of the time on the show.  He always looked like he was straining himself.

  • getaway1

    I’m sure the last few mos were difficult. Health always comes first, but I am glad he persevered and did not let go of his dream.

    Now Phillip can look forward to a fun tour with his friends. He also gets to work on his record. And having a hit single must be purty darn nice:)  Good times.

    ETA: Phillip was featured on Tues’ edition of “E”. His segment was the 3rd one in – following Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga. Ken Baker reported that the pic of Phillip signing his single was taken at his manager’s office yesterday. Giuliana Rancic said this was an E exclusive:)

  • http://twitter.com/butterflydm Diana

     Yeah, it seemed at least half the time during his songs, I would go, “he’s in pain, isn’t he? He looks like he’s in actual pain right now” and I would be cringing a little in sympathy for him. Glad that his surgery is over and he can have a good time on tour without worrying about being in pain.

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