Please send some good thoughts for Symbolman today

[demobabe]

He's awaiting gall bladder surgery... Hopefully it'll happen today, then he'll be in recovery for a few weeks once out of the hospital. We've had a rough go in recent years, and truly appreciate all the support we've received from DUers.

If you could, keep him in your thoughts today... send him a little energy, or a prayer for his health and well being.

[JeffR]

1. Good thoughts here.

Here's to a speedy recovery!

[lamp_shade]

2. I'll say a little prayer for him.

[MADem]

3. Awww. Poor Symbolman. I like his stuff. I hope he gets well soon. nt

[peekaloo]

4. Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

Sorry to hear about this. :hug:

:patriot:

[demobabe]

7. I'm hoping he'll feel a lot better than he's been feeling lately.

Thanks for the wishes. :)

[bpcmxr]

5. Sending my best.

Godspeed.

[Solly Mack]

6. Good vibes and well wishes!!!

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

8. Ya Shafee Ya Kafee

(Oh Divine Healer, Oh Divine Remedy). I said a prayer for his healing on all levels-physical, emotional, and spiritual. Best wishes to him--have him visualize his gall bladder and the surrounding area bathed in white light, with everything going fine. Sure it is "woo woo" but it doesn't do any harm, can keep his mind off worries, and, who knows? It might help! I did this before the second set of dental surgeries (the first had resulted in heavy bleeding), and the second set went much better than the first, with no bleeding or complications. This is why I suggest doing this.

[demobabe]

14. Thanks!

Yes, we do the visualizations - they're indeed helpful... and I told him earlier today to focus on breathing... in, out... I said, "it works for pregnant women!"

He started cracking up and told me not to make him laugh! "Ouch!" he said.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

29. If he can focus on his breath

that will be of great help. When I had a tooth extracted, that's what I did, and they wound up not having to use as much painkillers as they thought they would, even when they had to drill into the jawbone.

[madaboutharry]

9. Sending good wishes

to both of you.

[philly_bob]

10. Love and positive energy ==> Symbolman

[Ocracoker16]

11. praying for him now

I hope he has a safe surgery and a speedy recovery. Let us know how it goes.

[WilliamPitt]

12. *HUG*

[barbtries]

13. best wishes

for an uncomplicated procedure and speedy recovery!

[drm604]

15. Get well soon!

I can sympathize. I don't think I've ever experienced worse pain than when I had gallstones.

[Tace]

16. Here's To A Speedy Recovery

Thanks for all you do, Symbolman.

[pleah]

17. Good thoughts to you, Symbolman.

Get well soon.:hug:

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

18. Sending you healing thoughts Symbolman! :)

[Billy Burnett]

19. Full vibe support for Symbolman here.

Please wish him ALL the best, from this corner of the planet. :hi:

Tell him that we're looking forward to seeing him here soon! :yourock:

[malaise]

20. Good vibes Symbolman

:grouphug:

[H2O Man]

21. I certainly will.

Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

[TuxedoKat]

22. Definitely

Hugs and prayers sent to you Symbolman. :)

[NEOhiodemocrat]

23. Ouch!

Wishing him all the best, and that he will soon be on the road to recovery.

[merh]

24. prayers being said

best wishes and all sorts of healing energies sent his way/your way.

:grouphug:

[annabanana]

25. Oh my yes!

Here's to an easy & uncomplicated surgery and a lightning fast healing..

[VeraAgnes]

26. Healing thoughts

all day...eveyday.

[demobabe]

27. Thank you all...

Going to the hospital - will share all the good wishes (and bring him his phone charger so he can see them for himself).

Thanks again.

[G_j]

28. good thoughts

winging your way Symbolman!

[blm]

30. Best wishes to you both.

Been recovering from surgery myself recently and the physical therapy is no picnic in the park. Hope everything turns out well for the Symbolman.

[Pool Hall Ace]

31. Oh yes, gallstones are nasty.

Praying for a smooth surgery and recovery for our Symbolman. :hug:

[Festivito]

32. You're about to feel sooooooo much better.

Good luck learning what to eat again. Eat well.

[DinahMoeHum]

33. Lighting a candle for Symbolman today.

n/t

[Booster]

34. Good vibes coming from this house.

:hug:

[hlthe2b]

35. Of course I will. I haven't heard of or from Symbolman for ages

I knew he was facing some serious financial difficulties. I send him all my best thoughts, hopes, wishes.

[myrna minx]

36. My best vibes to you and your family, Symbolman. n/t

:grouphug:

[lies and propaganda]

37. just getting to know him on Twitter..

funny ass guy.

Wising yall the best and speediest luck!

[yowzayowzayowza]

38. Vibe origination algorithm initiated.

Best of luck!!! :hi:

[demobabe]

39. At the hospital

...Symbolman says "thanks for the well wishes," and that he's "doing internal investigation into the health care system of America... putting my gall bladder on the front lines."

He has made it to the West Wing... of the hospital, that is.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

40. Symbolman ROCKS!

A great patriot, a great DUer! :hi:

All the best to you and your gallbladder -- I wish you a quick and successful recovery!

[OhioChick]

41. He's in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

:hug:

[supernova]

42. Speedy recovery for Symbolman

:hi:

You have been sorely missed around here. Both of you.

:hug:

Here's to better times:

:toast:

[cherokeeprogressive]

43. Nothing but good thoughts and smiles for Symbolman.

If anyone asks me why I'm smiling, I'll tell them it's because a friend of mine is doing better today, and will be doing infinitely better tomorrow.

[Vidar]

44. Best wishes.

[bleever]

45. Best wishes.

Take care and be well soon, Symbolman.

[Arugula Latte]

46. Good luck, Symbolman, and thank you for all you have contributed over the years!

:hi:

[WhoDoYouTrust]

47. Good thoughts being sent.......

from his Northern friend. We still have a foot of snow on the ground, wondering if breakup will ever get here.

Good luck to you all!

[NanceGreggs]

48. Good thoughts and good vibes ...

... on their way!

[EFerrari]

49. Love and thoughts for you guys!

(((((((Symbol family))))))

[Lone_Star_Dem]

50. Poor thing!

I'll send good thoughts and my assurance that he'll feel better after it's all over than he has recently. Gallbladder problems are a misery. :(

[roody]

51. wishing symbolman well---peace and health

[flyarm]

52. Ahhh Symbolman..my kindest wishes for a excellent surgery and speedy recovery!!

You will be in my prayers and my thoughts ..

my sincerest wishes for your health..and that you come through this with flying colors!!

Sending love and my thoughts!!

fly

[KamaAina]

53. Auwe!

One hesitates even to ask "What next?" :scared:

[demobabe]

56. No kidding... really!

BUT, at least I'm pretty confident he'll pull through this one.... horrible pain, but there are far worse things that can happen in life. As bad as things can get, there's always someone who has it worse.

[thedeanpeople]

54. K&R (Keep postive and Recover)

[demobabe]

55. Going into surgery now...

Thanks again for all your wishes. You're all the best.

[slipslidingaway]

57. Wishing Symbolman a speedy recovery n/t

[devilgrrl]

58. Sending good thoughts

:patriot:

[Cha]

59. Sending Symbolman healing

thoughts for a successful gall bladder surgery and a timely recovery.:grouphug:

[omega minimo]

60. Symbolman we're with you.

You are part of the story of awakening here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x5467358
Thank you for opening our eyes.
Take it easy, rest and remember to breathe..................

[rvablue]

61. Here's to a speedy recovery for Symbolman!! n/t

[Adelante]

62. Very best wishes to Symbolman

[pacalo]

63. Most surely will!

Before I knew DU existed, Symbolman's video site gave me comfort. I hope our good, caring thoughts can bring some comfort to him during his recovery process.

:hug:

[Mz Pip]

64. Sending positive thoughts

for a comfortable and speedy recovery.

Mz Pip

[spanone]

65. shining light in your direction symbolman....

[demobabe]

66. Still waiting, no word

This is the part I hate the most. Hoping he'll be out soon...

[omega minimo]

67. front page

[20score]

68. Best wishes, all the way around.

[Stinky The Clown]

69. You got it!

Get him back here quickly!

[Bozita]

70. Best wishes to Symbolman for a speedy recovery

[demobabe]

71. Coming up on 3 1/2 hours... still no word

Haven't even met the doctor. I'm sure he's fine, but still, I can't help but worry. :(

[omega minimo]

112. how's he doin now?

:grouphug:

[demobabe]

138. Doing good!

Going to post an update later in the thread.

[omega minimo]

151. .

:grouphug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

72. *healing vibes*

[KansDem]

73. We will miss his insightful posts while he's recuperating!

GET WELL SOON!!! :hi:

[MagickMuffin]

74. Good {{{VIBES & HEALING ENERGY}}} Being sent Symbloman's direction

I hope everything works out well for him, as I'm sure they will.

All surgeries can become worrisome, but most of the time it is just that. I have faith that Symbolman will come out of surgery with Flying Colors.

Here's a :grouphug: for the both of you.

[madrchsod]

75. a day with out symbolman....

is a day with out sunshine.....

[opihimoimoi]

76. There there Mikey....please get better soon....Aloha ...:o) Opi

[Hissyspit]

77. Get and feel better, Symbolman!

[immoderate]

78. Give 'em hell Symbolman!

And get well soon.

--imm

[demobabe]

79. He's out... finally. And now I'm mortified.

Well, the good news is that he's out, and the doctor said he should heal just fine.

The part that pisses me off is that the doctor said he'd been ill for a very long time, and there was damage from several attacks he's had previously. Said the main bile duct was badly damaged and that the gall bladder was basically non-existent, it was so bad.

Sym's been in horrific pain for years... he's been so knocked back the last couple years... I'm... just... so... pissed.

He's been to the doctor repeatedly for this and even to the hospital in Maui for this as well, but they didn't do anything about it, and it makes me mad he's been suffering for years because of this... literally suffering.

Please pray for a smooth and speedy recovery with no complications now!

Nobody should have to suffer like that for years. Awful.

[Generic Other]

82. Happened to my mom too

Hers burst. And she also complained of pain for years. You would think they'd know what the symptoms of this are and how to effectively treat it, wouldn't you? My mom's was so bad, infection spread to other parts and she ended up having to have surgery on one lung as a result. I can see why you are feeling angry.

Why do I think this would not be an issue if we had decent healthcare system that responded to problems before they grew life threatening?

Give poor Symbolman a big hug from me!

[slipslidingaway]

84. Thank you for the update and best wishes to Symbolman n/t

[The Hope Mobile]

80. Is it laproscopic surgery?

I had that a few years ago. Gall bladder problems are horribly painful but I seriously felt better immediately after I got home from the hospital. I hope he does too. I think he will be amazed at how much better he feels. Sending good vibes.

[demobabe]

88. Yes, laproscopic

I'm really hoping he feels a lot better after this. He's been in a lot of pain the last few years - it's really taken him down quite a bit.

I'm hopeful... despite being livid.

[The Hope Mobile]

116. Oh, seriously. He will feel a million times better VERY soon.

His energy will rebound. His nausea will be gone. He'll feel like a new person. Its amazing what a difference it makes. So glad he was able to get it done. He'll be better than ever in no time.

I guess it is pretty hard to catch. I just got lucky because my own doctor had had the exact same thing a month or so before. Did he have a lot of pain in one spot on his right side under his ribs?

Very best wishes for a super speedy recovery! You're going to be thrilled by the difference in his quality of life almost immediately.

[demobabe]

140. Yeah, he's had a lot of pain

But here is the kicker - he's been dealing with this for several years. He even had an ultrasound in the Maui hospital, and they said he had gall bladder sludge and that it was a gall bladder problem - but then they didn't do anything about it!

It makes me SO MAD that the problem was diagnosed, but no action was taken until now, at a different hospital!

He's feeling much better already.

[The Hope Mobile]

150. So glad!! Weird that they didn't do anything at the Maui hospital

[Generic Other]

81. Hey you two!!

He's gonna feel soooo much better afterwards!

You take care Demobabe. He is in good hands, right? :)

Tell him to save it in a jar. Mail it to Rush Limbaugh. Tell him that's what listening to him does to healthy organ tissue!

[demobabe]

89. That's funny - mailing it to Limbaugh...

He's in good hands with the doctors, I think... he's stable - they're taking care of the pain at this point...

On the other hand, I'm completely shot... didn't sleep last night and am barely making sense today. Can't think straight to save my life. Can't do simple math right now.

[KT2000]

83. Sending good thoughts

and good wishes your way. He should feel much better soon and it was good that it was caught in time!

[GCP]

85. Good thought coming your way, Symbolman

You've been a hero of mine since you went on O'Reilly and held up well under torture!

[stlsaxman]

86. Hoping all goes well and a speedy healing for you, Symbolman!

Get back with us soon, we still need your great work.

[UpInArms]

87. all the good thoughts I can spare are his and yours

:grouphug:

[me b zola]

90. Prayers and positive vibes for a speedy recovery

Best wishes for the entire Symbol family, you all have been in my thoughts.

[MrsBrady]

91. good vibes n/t

[Mnpaul]

92. Get well soon, Symbolman

I really enjoyed your work.

[Neecy]

93. He's absolutely in my thoughts

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[goclark]

94. Get well quick!

[lala_rawraw]

95. Yes, he is in my prayers.

My mother had that and it was no fun. But it does heal quickly if that is of any comfort. Be well and my prayers are with you two.

[Hekate]

96. All best wishes for swift and gentle healing.

:hug:

Hekate

[shaniqua6392]

97. My thoughts and prayers go out to him.

I hope he has a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!!!

[Suich]

98. Praying for a smoothe and speedy recovery, Symbolman!

Nice to hear from you two...I've been wondering how you are!

:hi:

[SoCalDem]

99. Good luck vibes coming your way

:loveya:

[JuniperLea]

100. {{{{{HEALING VIBES}}}}}

My receptionist just had her gall bladder removed... it was a piece of cake compared to the agony in the weeks before.

Peace of mind and healing vibes going out to Sman!

[cmd]

101. Sending some positive energy vibes

Get well soon.

[ananda]

102. I thought gallbladder removal was now bandaid surgery.

Anyway, best wishes.

[demobabe]

104. He's got four large band aids.

And is in pain. But is doing better already. :)

[Hubert Flottz]

103. K&R

Get well ASAP guy! I just dodged the same thing day before yesterday. I had to go to the ER a week ago because my gall stones went crazy on me too. That is some hard core pain. Day before yesterday I talked my doctor out of operating on me for the time being, but he warned me that I have that to look forward to in the not so distant future.


Sending the good vibes your way today...

[foxfeet]

105. Good vibes en route! Feel better soon, Symbolman!

[sonias]

106. Good health to you Symbolman!

Speedy recovery!

:hug:


Sonia

[Webster Green]

107. Get well, Symbolman!!

Symbolman Rocks! :thumbsup:

[earcandle]

108. Hey Symbolman: get well soon!

[whathehell]

109. A good guy, Symbolman...I've spoken with him...Hope he's allright!

My understanding is that gall bladder surgery is not too bad a deal..My sister and niece both had theirs out and they are fine...Hope my understanding is correct.

[Daphne08]

110. Sending healing thoughts for a quick recovery.

:hug:

[Rhiannon12866]

111. K&R. Oh, wow, consider it done...

Here's wishing him a safe and speedy recovery. :kick:

[d_b]

113. best wishes

:D

[Downtown Hound]

114. I was listening to Symbolman and American Stranger before there was Air America

before there was Keith Olberman, and before there was even DU in my life. In fact, the first time I heard DU mentioned was on Take Back the Media. A few days later, I saw a link on buzzflash.com to this site, and clicked on it. My life hasn't been the same since.

I'll keep Symbolman in my prayers.

[WillyT]

115. Get Well Soon !!!

:grouphug:

:loveya:

[Digit]

117. Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery!

Hang in there!

[underseasurveyor]

118. Symbolman is amazing

and so are you demobabe.

You two deserve the best.

Speedy recovery and all the best healing wishes and vibes to Symbolman.

[Plucketeer]

119. Thinking positive thoughts for you Symbolman!

Illness is just no fun at all. Here's knowing you'll be back and better in no time! :kick:

[The_Casual_Observer]

120. Get better really soon!

[Oilwellian]

121. Stay strong, Symbolman

You've always inspired me to do better in the art of video-making...your work was superb for its time. Many prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.

[williesgirl]

122. This is one family who deserves a break and NOW. What terrific people who really care

about others and their country. Glad to have the update. Praying his recovery is lightening quick and that he feels better than he has in years. Take care of yourself as well and give the little guy a hug and kiss from me.

[emilyg]

123. Prayers and good wishes.

[Wetzelbill]

124. Just said one

He'll be in my thoughts.

[truedelphi]

125. All my best wishes there for you Symbolman.

hang in there, and let's see you back on your feet and doing well very soon.

[obiwan]

126. Get well Symbolman. The world needs true artists...

...and you are one.

Peace.

[Enthusiast]

127. Forwarding prayers and best wishes

for Symbolman.

[yellerpup]

128. Best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery!

:hug:

[midnight]

129. Have a speedy recovery Symbolman, and let us know how

you're doing.

[mod mom]

130. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! We need your insight here at DU!

[Patsy Stone]

131. All my good thoughts are with you, Symbolman!

:hug:

[DUlover2909]

132. Get well soon.

:hi:

[Strong Atheist]

133. K&R. nt.

[MasonJar]

134. Good wishes and silent prayers for a swift recovery!

[elizfeelinggreat]

135. Good thoughts

and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[HillWilliam]

136. HillbillyBob and I are sending healing energy

and good thoughts your way.

I just passed a 5mm kidney stone this weekend. I understand gallstones are as bad or worse. Jeebus!!! I'm feelin' ya bud. Get better soon. We're sending love your way.

[Odin2005]

137. *Compassionate vibes to SM*

:grouphug:

[federationfilms]

139. best of luck

i'd skip the prayers though....they've been scientifically proven to have no effect...the technology will do the job just fine i reckon

[demobabe]

141. Thanks for the good wishes

But please don't push your beliefs on me during a time of hardship.

Respect that perhaps my reality is different from yours, and that we each have different ways to cope with the stresses in our lives. If I want to stand on my head naked and recite the alphabet backwards because it makes me feel better, you would have no place judging that.

Thanks.

[demobabe]

142. Update on Symbolman

He's doing great.

They monitored him all night and the fever he had is down, and he's feeling like a new man. He's got some pain, as is to be expected, but he can get up and move around - all is good. Mentally, he says he's feeling extremely clear - like a thing that's been poisoning him for a long time is gone. He had a lovely Jello breakfast, some broth, and even apple juice. He's waiting to work his way up to pudding...

He's been reading this thread, and hopefully he'll chime in here soon.

Success so far, let's hope he heals well and that there are no complications.

[williesgirl]

143. Just talked to him - he sounds great! I know he's still in pain but what a hopeful

outlook this is. I think he'll be a new man once he's recovered. Everyone's good wishes sure have him feeling good mentally. Thank God this is going well.

[Renew Deal]

144. My sister had it.

You wouldn't know it though. She eats anything she wants. Glad he's doing well.

[helderheid]

145. Massive good vibes

[Judi Lynn]

146. Keeping Symbolman in mind until we hear he's much better. Thoughts go with you. Thanks. n/t

[nadinbrzezinski]

147. ****hugs****

[williesgirl]

148. DemoBabe - how are you and the little one doing? Know you were at the hospital for a long

time yesterday/last night with very little sleep the night before. You need to also take care of yourself.

[demobabe]

149. Hanging in there...

Was totally exhausted last night - we didn't get home until near 11 pm. Yesterday was so crazy because Mike was in there for such a long time and it was difficult getting information...

Played the waiting game all day with 4 year old Conrad being amazingly patient... and now he wants to go back and see his Daddy...

[williesgirl]

152. So how is Mike now?

[williesgirl]

153. Just heard from Symbolman. Docs said last night if he'd stayed in Hawaii and had this attack, he

would have died. Scary. Guess moving to the East Coast helped! He seems in good spirits. Didn't say when he would be released from the hospital, but hopefully it'll be soon.

[Rockholm]

154. Good thoughts being sent.

[grasswire]

155. I missed this thread!

Best wishes to my old friend Symbolman! There was never a more courageous patriot. Hip, hip, hooray! He's better!

[demobabe]

156. He's getting there...

...he's going to be recovering for weeks. He can't travel for about three weeks - just going to take it easy and heal.