Dave Hughes returns to his radio show just one day after major surgery: ‘It takes my mind off the pain’
Dave Hughes returned to work on his radio show on Thursday, just one day after undergoing major surgery for a surfing injury he suffered last year.
The veteran presenter, 53, shocked his 2Day FM co-hosts Hughesy, Ed and Erin by entering the studio when he was still clearly in pain.
“Thanks for having me back, I won’t be fussing today. I’ll just be very careful in the corner and handle my own stuff,” Hughesy told his colleagues.
His co-stars told Hughesy that they were shocked that he went to work when he had not yet fully recovered from the surgery.
‘Either I’m uncomfortable in bed at home, or I’m uncomfortable here. I’d rather be here because it takes my mind off the pain,” Dave said.
Dave Hughes (pictured) returned to work on his radio show on Thursday, just one day after undergoing major surgery for a surfing injury suffered last year
“I’m happy to be here and interact with you because you lighten my burdens.”
In December, the comedian was rushed to hospital after dislocating his shoulder on a Queensland beach, resulting in nerve damage and excruciating pain.
On Wednesday, after his procedure, he made a surprise call to his radio show from his hospital bed to reveal a surprising surgery story about Russell Crowe while on heavy drugs.
The veteran presenter, 53, shocked his 2Day FM co-hosts Hughesy, Ed and Erin by entering the studio when he was still clearly in pain
He said he got celebrity gossip from his doctor Greg Hoy, known as “surgeon to the stars.”
‘He used to play Shane Warne and Russell Crowe. Apparently Greg is even featured in the behind-the-scenes footage of Cinderella Man on DVD,” he explained.
“Russell wanted his phone with him even though he was sedated, and his phone rang while he was being cut up. The surgeon answered and spoke to a very famous person who answered.”
The team at the studio were eager to find out who it was and tried to take advantage of Hughesy’s medicinal condition to get the answer.
However, Hughesy said he was told not to reveal who it was, but promised to tell his co-hosts off air.
The procedure comes after Hughesy revealed another health issue that could impact his comedy career: a possible ADHD diagnosis.
Hughesy said he might have the condition after a fellow comedian with a diagnosis suggested he get tested.
In December, the comedian was rushed to hospital after dislocating his shoulder on a Queensland beach, resulting in nerve damage and excruciating pain.