Of Mice & Men's Austin Carlile Undergoes Second Surgery

(Metal Hammer) Of Mice & Men frontman Austin Carlile has checked in from hospital to update fans on his ongoing health battle. The vocalist was admitted to hospital earlier this month to undergo a procedure to fix a tear in his spine, which came after he had life-changing heart surgery following complications from the genetic disorder, Marfans last year.

Carlile has now had a second surgery, and reports that it went well. He says on Instagram: "Second operation the fix the multiple tears/leaks in my spine was gnarly yesterday, but ultimately successful. Was even able to walk a bit today� stoked!"

Carlile was baptised earlier this year, and he says his faith is helping him through this difficult period in his life. The singer adds: "God is good and all your prayers are definitely working. He is definitely working immensely in my life right now as well, and I've never felt so close to Him." here.

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