Mark Consuelos returns to ‘Live’ on scooter after major toe surgery

Mark Consuelos is back at work just days after undergoing what he described as a "major" toe surgery.

The 55-year-old television host returned to "Live with Kelly and Mark" on Monday, Sept. 28, rolling onto the set on a knee scooter before making his way to the cohost desk.

"I made it!" Consuelos announced as he entered the studio.

The "All My Children" alum admitted he had not expected to recover quickly enough to appear on Monday's show. Despite getting little sleep the night before because he and his wife Kelly Ripa's dog was sick, he said he was feeling well after the procedure.

"You know, we were giving the over-under whether or not I'd be here," he said. "I thought for sure there was a 90% chance I wouldn't be here."

The talk show host underwent surgery Friday to remove a bone spur from his toe. Consuelos gave a shout-out to his "amazing" surgeon, Dr. Martin J. O'Malley of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and said he stopped taking prescription pain medication within about 24 hours.

Consuelos also customized his knee scooter with a horn that plays "La Cucaracha."

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