Boston sports activities radio host Fred Toucher, the co-host of ‘Toucher & Wealthy,’ lately introduced that he will likely be present process throat surgical procedure. He revealed that he was consulted by a health care provider who one of many present’s listeners referred him to and thanked the listener for saving his life.
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Toucher’s co-host, Wealthy Shertenlieb, learn a press release on air on Monday explaining the state of affairs letting listeners know that Toucher has been battling voice points for fairly a while.
“My voice has been tousled for a very long time,” the assertion from Fred Toucher mentioned. “I had been going to docs they usually didn’t appear overly involved. Nonetheless, a listener heard me and put me in contact with a health care provider he works with. I went and issues didn’t go nice. He discovered some issues in my throat that involved him. He instructed me to not fear as a result of he may repair all of it. To not sound dramatic however it’s doable a listener saved my life by establishing that appointment.”
Toucher stored it light-hearted, and actual, explaining within the assertion that he’s “fu–ed financially” between having to have this surgical procedure and going via a divorce.
“To that, I’m grateful, though the physician doesn’t take insurance coverage. Between this and my divorce, I’m f—ed financially! Sorry youngsters – Christmas goes to look quite a bit completely different this yr.”
Whereas the 48-year-old mentioned that he will likely be again on air, he famous that he isn’t allowed to speak in any respect in the meanwhile.
‘Toucher & Wealthy’ formally moved to 98.5 The Sports activities Hub in Boston in 2009 and has been a staple ever since.