Atlanta, GA 11/25/2010 1:06:53 AM
Billy Joel has undergone surgery on both hips.
The ‘Uptown Girl’ singer was admitted to hospital in
Long Island, New York, last week to be treated for a congenial hip
ailment and decided to have both joints looked at in order to stop
himself backing out of later surgery.
His ex-wife Christie Brinkley said: "He did them both at the same time.
Billy said 'If I do it one at a time I know I'll never go in for the
other.’ ”
Christie – who has 24-year-old daughter Alexa Ray Joel with the singer – said her former spouse is recovering well.
She added to RadarOnline.com: "He's really doing well. He's really
coming through with flying colours. “He’s making it look easy!"
Billy, 61, recently admitted he was looking forward to performing again after having the surgery.
The singer – who has been using a cane to assist with walking in the
lead-up to the operation – said: "This is the longest time I've had off
in I don't know how long - and I had fun. But I'm ready to start
playing again."
