Jimmy Barnes shares ‘graphic’ image of chest following open heart surgery: ‘Off with the dressing!’
Jimmy Barnes is well on the road to recovery after open heart surgery.
The singer's wife, Jane, shared her latest health update on Instagram Monday night, and it came with a “graphic warning.”
In the image uploaded to Instagram, Jimmy is seen lying on his hospital bed, proudly showing off his chest scar, which stretches the length of his sternum.
The singer looks happy in the frame as he smiles at the camera, with a tattoo of his wife's name visible on the left side of his torso.
Jane added words of caution in the caption, alongside a beautiful bouquet of roses.
Jimmy Barnes is well on the road to recovery after open heart surgery. The singer's wife, Jane, shared her latest health update on Instagram Monday night, and it came with a “graphic warning.” Both shown
In the image uploaded to Instagram, Jimmy is seen lying on his hospital bed, proudly showing off his chest scar, which stretches the length of his sternum. The singer looks happy in the frame as he smiles at the camera, with a tattoo of his wife's name visible on the left side of his torso
β(Graphic warning) Day 5 post-heart attack and off the bandage,β she began.
'Jimmy tries to cheer me up and laughs at his own joke. Things are getting back to normal,β she continued.
“Here are some beautiful roses from our garden to say thank you.”
It comes after his beloved wife shared a photo of him sitting up in his hospital bed enjoying a meal of roast chicken, broccolini and roast potatoes.
The Working Class Man singer was all smiles and seemed well on the road to recovery.
βDAY 4. Here we get some fresh Darlinghurst air,β Jimmy began the caption.
'Here's Jimmy's first Sunday roast… We are a happy FAMILY. Happy Sunday all good people,β concluded.
Jane added words of caution in the caption, alongside a beautiful bouquet of roses
Jane added words of caution in the caption
It comes after his beloved wife shared a photo of him sitting up in his hospital bed enjoying a meal of roast chicken, broccolini and roast potatoes.
Last week, the rocker's daughter Mahalia gave an update on her father as he recovered in intensive care.
The Australian singer, 41, told Sunrise's Sam Mac on Friday: Jimmy is doing “really well” but has “a long road ahead of him.”
She also said the support from friends and fans has been “incredible” and that they are “very grateful.”
βThe outpouring of love and support has been incredible,β Mahalia said.
βI know that my mother and all of us have really appreciated it and continue to appreciate it because it's going to be a long road.β
“We are very grateful for how much everyone loves him and how many people are showing their love for him.”
It comes after Jimmy posed on Instagram on Thursday evening to give an update on his health, with his wife Jane sharing a positive message.
'Jane is here to inform you about our Jimmy. Good progress today in the ICU. βWe've had some huge tubes come out and the first visit to the physio,β she began.
'Cleaning lungs and deep breathing, we know he's good at that!'
“Our family thanks everyone (sic) for your well wishes, everyone counts, so please keep them coming.”
The singer was recently rushed to the emergency room after complications from bacterial pneumonia