Eddie Van Halen has returned home after spending three weeks in the hospital following a round of surgery for the intestinal disease diverticulitis. The band first broke news of Eddie's condition following his surgery at the end of last month.
"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," they wrote in an official statement via Facebook.
Meanwhile, Eddie hit Facebook to thank fans and friends for their support:
"Thank you for all of your cool comments! Hanging out, taking it easy and following the doctors orders."
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