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Amitabh's health improves, may be discharged soon

February 20, 2012 12:41 IST

Amitabh BachchanAs Amitabh Bachchan's health shows an upward swing, there are chances that he might be get discharged in a day or two.

"He is doing fine now, his health is improving. He might be discharged by tomorrow or day-after-tomorrow," hospital sources told PTI today.

On February 11, Bachchan underwent an abdominal surgery and is currently recuperating at the Seven Hills hospital in Mumbai.

The 69-year-old was supposed to be out soon post surgery but as he complained of acute abdominal pain, his stay at the hospital was extended. But now he seems to be recovering.

"A welcome day! many aspects improving, many reports positive, smiling satisfied faces all around... your prayers work so well ..Hunger pangs swell for the first time ... docs say its good sign … hope so," Bachchan wrote on Twitter.

"The 'kites' gradually and slowly disappear... 'kites' ? Yes, the various drips and tubes stuck into the body .. I used to tell this to Abhishek and Shweta when they showed dismay and fear in 1982 hospital visits ... 'kites'!!," he said.

The actor even saw the India-Australia match yesterday.

"Saw some Tv.. the India-Australia match! Sad we lost, but some bizarre moments by the umpires ..! "pressed wrong button ?," Bachchan said.

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