Alex Lifeson underwent stomach surgery in 2023 and experienced gastroparesis, leading to a year of nausea and discomfort.
The Rush guitarist attended a clinic in Austria in January 2025, where he learned to control his diet strictly, giving up alcohol, smoking, and junk food.
The clinic taught Lifeson how to eat carefully and select the right foods to manage his condition, resulting in a weight loss of close to 40 pounds.
His daily routine now includes gym sessions, time in his studio, golf, occasional tennis, making his own food, meeting with Geddy Lee, and spending time with his grandkids.
Lifeson emphasized the importance of following the clinic’s instructions to maintain a comfortable life, stating, “It’s not a choice – this is what I have to do to maintain a decent, comfortable life.”