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Nick Cannon: Kidney Operation a Success, Mariah's Hubby Released From Hospital

Posted on Jan 9th 2012 6:10PM by Sarah Chazan
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Nick Cannon hospitalizedFrazer Harrison, Getty Images

What a difference a week makes! Just last Wednesday (Jan. 4) Nick Cannon was hospitalized in Aspen for "mild kidney failure" during a holiday with his wife Mariah Carey and their twins. The rapper turned 'America's Got Talent' host was then airlifted to a hospital in Los Angeles where he went under the knife on January 6 for kidney surgery.

"Just left the operating table and I was awake during the whole procedure. #OUCH," Nick tweeted after the ordeal. His wife did some tweeting of her own post-surgery, posting on the social media site that "Nick is in stable condition with a good prognosis, hopefully he'll be discharged within 2 days. As always he's laughing and in good spirits."

Well it looks like Mariah's wish has come true with news today that Nick has been released from the hospital and is healing at home, surrounded by those he loves.

"Nick was released over the weekend to be with his family," Cannon's rep tells Us Weekly in a statement. "He is resting and recovering at home and would like to thank everyone who has expressed concern, well wishes and prayers."

A thankful Mariah also wanted to express her gratitude to fans who sent their positive thoughts and prayers during Cannon's trying time. "Nick is getting better," the singer tweeted Sunday. "We love and appreciate all the ongoing kind words."

Cannon must be as strong as the Superman character he idolizes. The hardworking father of two is expected back at work on his radio show Rollin' With Nick Cannon, on January 17.

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Pat Jones

So, very happy to hear that Nick is doing better. May God continue to keep hi loving ANGELS all around you. Protect you in all you do and say Nick.
God Bless

January 22 2012 at 5:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Pat Jones

May God continue to keep his ANGELS all around. Protect you in all you say and do.
God Bless

January 22 2012 at 5:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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January 10 2012 at 8:09 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
serpe

I am so happy to hear that there is a good prognosis for Nick Cannon, both for him and his family. He is a very funny, talented young man and has made AGT a joy to watch. I hope that the rest of his recovery is swift and painless. For some of the ludicrous comments below…FYI, there are kidney ailments that are reversible without transplants. I have witnessed it for myself. As for Mariah Carey’s weight comments…are you a child? That woman is beautiful and possesses a powerful voice with an unbelievable range. Oh, and if any of us had mega success and were able to be 'living off...fame from 20 years ago' well wouldn't that be fabulous?! In the interim, though, if you have nothing but negativity to exude, do the world a favor and turn off your computer.

January 10 2012 at 8:05 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
icridsand

Who cares. Never heard of him and mariah was cute and had some good songs back in the early 90"s. Since then she has blown up and looks like a manatee. She is just living off her fame from 20 years ago.

January 10 2012 at 6:53 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
electros

Mild Kidney Failure? Mild?

January 10 2012 at 6:45 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
belldn3

I'm not going to say anything bad about Mr. Carey

January 10 2012 at 6:43 PM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
Joanie Jaye

Glory glory hallelujah.v I really like them. He has such good spirit.

January 10 2012 at 3:31 PM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
krazzicraig

There is no cure for kidney failure . There are only two alternatives . If he is recoving that can only mean he had a transplate. What I find interesting is how they found a kidney for him, yet there are people waiting years for a kidney.

January 10 2012 at 3:25 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
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Steve

If they found a donor match for Nick, what's it to you? And what's a transplate, by the way?

January 10 2012 at 3:48 PM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
usgrantf

Not true. There are manydifferent degrees of kidney failure and some cases resolve on their own or with minor surgery and health is restored. I doubt he had a transplant since he reports he was awake during the whole procedure and a transplant is a long and involved operation that requires general anesthesia..

January 10 2012 at 5:19 PM Report abuse -3 rate up rate down Reply
Cindy

I am glad Nick is doing well. Kidney failure can be fatal.
Let's hope he gets to help Mariah raise the children to adulthood.

January 10 2012 at 3:19 PM Report abuse -4 rate up rate down Reply
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