■”Surgery fees in America are truly astonishing. I paid with a Rakuten card designed by YOSHIKI (lol)” (YOSHIKI)
On October 20th, YOSHIKI made his first live broadcast after his third cervical spine surgery on “YOSHIKI CHANNEL” from his studio in Los Angeles, USA. YOSHIKI appeared in a wheelchair and a corset and talked about his progress after surgery and his current state of mind.
After the broadcast ended, a Zoom fan meeting for the fan community “YOSHIKI+ (PLUS)” was held, but YOSHIKI became unwell and it was suddenly postponed. YOSHIKI CHANNEL started on time, but as a result of being polite to the host and interacting with fans, it ended up running much longer than the scheduled time, and it is thought that these factors may have played a role. In fact, it was revealed that YOSHIKI had been instructed by his doctor to refrain from working after midnight.
On this day, YOSHIKI consulted a doctor before making a live broadcast, and attended the Asian Hall of Fame award ceremony held in Los Angeles, where he served as a presenter before making an appearance. It was a tough schedule.
Regarding YOSHIKI+ (PLUS), it has been decided that all members will receive a full refund for the three months from August to October when the service started, per YOSHIKI’s request. The next fan meeting is scheduled to be held in November.
During the YOSHIKI CHANNEL broadcast, he explained about his current condition before and after the surgery. “I was worried about everyone, but I am recovering well. I want to create new art while valuing my health,” he said, expressing his gratitude, saying that he actually went to work seven years ago. He also revealed that the surgery on his neck was not a success.
He also explained that an examination before this surgery revealed that the artificial disc that had been inserted previously had hardened, and although there are several possible causes for this, he said, “I heard from the doctor that the surgery was a success this time. “I’m doing well,” he said, expressing his feelings of relief. He also stated that he was in more pain than before the surgery due to the effects of the surgery, and was currently taking strong painkillers, and that he plans to reduce the strength of the medication over the next few weeks as he undergoes rehabilitation.
In addition, an Instagram video posted by YOSHIKI after the surgery, which has been viewed more than 7 million times, includes the lyrics of Lana Del Rey’s “Young And Beautiful”: “Will you still love me when I got nothing but my 3rd neck surgery? 3 Will you support me even after my second neck surgery?” He also made a humorous comment.
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During the broadcast, YOSHIKI also introduced a one-of-a-kind wheelchair designed by himself that had been modified to have a studded lock. “Even if you scream because it hurts, nothing will change. It’s better to do the best you can now and have fun,” says YOSHIKI, who values a positive attitude even in difficult situations, and shares his philosophy. said.
He also touched on a program staff member’s question about the high cost of surgery in America, saying, “Surgery fees in the United States are truly astonishing.I paid with a YOSHIKI-designed Rakuten card (lol),” and said, There were scenes that softened the atmosphere.
On SNS, many fans around the world expressed concern about YOSHIKI’s appearance, with comments such as “I’m happy to see Yoshiki-san’s smile,” and “I understand how much you love and miss your fans, but health comes.” first. We can wait. (We know how much you care about your fans and how much they miss you, but your health comes first. We can wait.)” “Program “The staff was too slow in making decisions. Don’t overdo it!” Messages of encouragement were also seen.
Currently, under the guidance of doctors in Los Angeles, YOSHIKI is prioritizing his recovery and is currently producing a video for the Paris debut of his high fashion brand MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS, which will be released soon. It is planned that
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