RADIO 2 star DJ Spoony has revealed he had emergency brain surgery just before Christmas.
The 54-year-old, real name Johnathan Joseph, told followers on Instagram that he had a subdural hematoma.
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DJ Spoony revealed he had a brain operation on Christmas EveCredit: Instagram
Spoony had been suffering from a severe headache for a month prior to the op but had battled through and continued with his day to day routine.
He said: “Crazy as I’d been working and training solidly all through the time of the headaches.”
The music star described the surgery as “routine” though praised the “very high standard” of skill from the surgeon and their team.
He continued: “Within 10mins of the operation I was on my way back to the ward. Fully alert. Chatting. Not groggy after the general.
“Couldnt wait to have that banana by my bed as I’d been nil by mouth since 1pm the previous day. That was the best banana I’ve ever had….as for the ginger shot. Perfect.
“‘[I] had something special to look forward to. Going home to my family and friends. All who had been incredible for the last few days. The visits, support, calls, messages. Very humbling.
“There was however some sadness waking up near to some people that didn’t know where they were, that would’ve spent a large part, if not all, of the day without loved ones. I think about them all every day and hope they are making progress in their recovery.”
Spoony thanked Bedford Hospital and Addenbrookes for the care they gave him, and also playfully thanked for Liverpool FC for maintaining their great season over the festive period.
He wrote: “You really are the best in the business. All the nurses, doctors, health assistants that looked after me. Thank you to the NHS. Thank you Richard Hughes, Michael Edwards, Arne Slot and Mo Salah.”