Ozzy Osbourne shares worrying warning doctors gave him ahead of spinal surgery

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I was told, ‘You’ve got a good chance of being paralysed for the rest of your life.’ “You just don’t expect the surgeon to be a f***ing butcher,” Osbourne explained to the publication. “I was left in agony.” Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath performs during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony His further surgery this year was more of a success – ever since, he and wife Sharon Osbourne have been giving fans positive updates on his recovery. “Never have I been laid up so bad for so long,” her It’s been breaking Sharon’s heart to see me like this but I will get back on tour if it f***ing kills me.” The musician also expressed gratitude for his surgeon who had enough skill and experience to properly address his issues. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up “He had to cut nerves and you have to take f***ng nerve-pain pills, but I am getting better,” he said.