"I would like to say a quick 'thank you' to all of you who have kept me in your thoughts thus far. There is nothing that can prepare one for a medical emergency, but I have been taken especially good care of and would again like to thank all my doctors and health care professionals."

Frontman Jon Bon Jovi says Tico is is expected to return to the stage and the Bon Jovi tour in the very near future:

"Tico Torres has been the heart and soul of our band since we started 30 years ago. He's also one tough SOB and we look forward to him again pounding away brilliantly at the drums on remainder of this and future tours."