Eddie Van Halen Has Emergency Surgery was a top 12 rock story of Aug 2012: Eddie Van Halen has had emergency surgery causing his band Van Halen to postpone their upcoming tour plans until next year.The band broke the news to fans on Facebook Thursday evening with the following: "Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of Diverticulitis. No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within 4 – 6 months.
"Van Halen's scheduled November 2012 tour of Japan is currently being rescheduled and the band looks forward to seeing and playing for their fans in 2013."
According to Web MD: Diverticulosis happens when pouches (diverticula) form in the wall of the colon. If these pouches get inflamed or infected, it is called diverticulitis. Diverticulitis can be very painful.
