InstagramUPDATE: Sam Smith is out of surgery! The award-winning singer posted the following tweet just moments ago:
"Just woken up from op. I'm high on pain killers and listening to Whitney Houston hahahahaha."
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The day has finally come for Smith to undergo vocal surgery and in an effort to keep fans in the loop, and ease his nerves, the Grammy winner has been posting a series of Instagrams from his hospital bed.
The "Stay With Me" crooner shared one photo of himself—which he aptly dubbed a "hospital selfie"—looking ready for the procedure ahead and giving the camera a peace sign.
And in a prior pic, Smith posted a snapshot of Ariel from The Little Mermaid and wrote, "About to have operation. This is me today…"
Earlier this week, the Brit explained the recovery process for the operation, saying, "Enjoying my last day of speaking. After today no speaking for three weeks. So if you see me on the streets sorry if you think I'm a dickhead and can't say hello. Also gonna be silent for my birthday. Sounds fun aye?"
Smith announced in early May that he was forced to cancel his Australia tour after a "small hemorrhage" was discovered on his vocal cords.
He took to Instagram to give his biggest fans the following update:
"Dear all: I am very upset to announce I have been battling to get my vocal cords better the last 10 days but unfortunately they haven't recovered and I am going to need surgery. I'm so gutted to be missing all the shows and events I was meant to be playing at. The doctors say I will be back in 6-8 weeks and I cannot wait to sing for you all soon."
Get well soon, Sam!