Let's all give best wishes to one of our greatest DU'ers---H20 Man--more surgery.

[trumad]

I received a message in my inbox from him indicating that he's going in for another round of surgery.

His last surgery involved a rip in his abdominal wall.

I'm not certain what this one involves but according to his message---he had to do it quick.

Best of luck to one of my best friends here at DU.

Here's a link that describes what he's been going through.
http://journals.democraticunderground.com/H2O%20Man/699

[Solly Mack]

1. K&R

All my best, Waterman!! You're in my thoughts.

[Skelly]

63. He is in all of our thoughts

and prayers. We need his voice. We need his activism. He puts into words what most of us can not. For those of us of faith, we wish you Godspeed on your recovery. For those of us not of faith, we send into the universe thoughts of goodwill, peace and harmony. We need more "grumpy old men" like you.

[upi402]

I'll hold a thought for him

:patriot:

[Hawkeye-X]

2. Speedy recovery, Waterman

hopefully his sons will keep us up to date

[xchrom]

3. The very best thoughts and prayers going out. Nt

[slipslidingaway]

4. Best wishes for a quick recovery :) n/t

[Hepburn]

5. Love you, H20...

...you are in my thoughts! :hug:

KNR -- thank you for posting this OP.

[Swede]

6. Best wishes H20 Man.

nt

[bleever]

7. Best of luck to you, H2O Man.

There is still much butt to be kicked.

And I hope this isn't too stressful for the kids.

[Echo In Light]

8. Best fishes, man

[The Magistrate]

9. Best Wishes To Mr. Waterman!

He is a splendid fellow, and I hope everything comes out right.

[Ignis]

10. Keep your chin down and your footwork loose, H20 Man!

Best wishes!

(And thanks for sharing this news with GD, trumad. :yourock: )

[SidDithers]

11. Fight on, H20 Man...nt

Sid

[Binka]

12. Peace and Light Patrick

My brother on DU.

[Warpy]

13. Quick recovery, H20man

and may this be the last one you'll ever need. Ever.

[dkf]

14. Get well soon H2O man.

I'm glad you have wonderful kids who make sure you take care of yourself. :)

[NanceGreggs]

15. Hey, you slacker!

Get well and get BACK here - pronto!!!

[Tippy]

16. Prayers comming your way H20 Man.....n/t

[Garbo 2004]

17. Best wishes to H20 Man & his family. K&R nt.

[Mithreal]

59. +1

[salin]

137. +1

Please know, H2O man how much you are appreciated - and how many good wishes are being sent to you.

[WilliamPitt]

18. The best of us.

(((HUG)))

[bigtree]

19. yes of course

best wishes to our friend

[asdjrocky]

20. Get well soon and come back, we need you.

[gkhouston]

21. Best wishes, H20 Man. Hope you're back with us soon. n/t

[Blue_In_AK]

22. Best wishes to Mr. Waterman and his family.

DU needs him back ASAP.

[The Straight Story]

23. Thoughts and hugs for him! One of my favorite DU'ers here (other than myself...)

Godspeed to recovery my friend!

[TheUnspeakable]

24. We need your thoughtful voice more than ever-please get well

[annabanana]

25. Oh my. MOST warm & healing thoughts & wishes to you H2Oman.

Heal fully and quickly

[joeybee12]

26. Good luck H20 Man! Here's to a speedy recovery!

:grouphug:

[myrna minx]

27. My best wishes to him and his family.

May he have a speedy recovery. :grouphug:

[northofdenali]

28. Thank you for letting us know.

I'm sending every bit of good karma to him; the goddess/gods know he deserves it all. Love and best wishes from the far north, H20man.

:hug::loveya::hug::grouphug::hug::loveya::hug:

[Cerridwen]

29. Wishing all the best for Waterman and his family.

Much luck and quick healing.

:hug:

[mod mom]

30. Heal quickly!

[jwirr]

31. Get well friend.

[immoderate]

32. Feel better soon, H2O

--imm

[butterfly77]

33. Get well soon!

H20 relax,relax :hi: :hug:

[blogslut]

34. May all go better than expected

Here's to your rapid recovery, Mr. Waterman.

[sinkingfeeling]

35. Get well soon, H2O Man.

[Bluerthanblue]

36. Sending you my bestest wishes H2OMan,

and I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Hope to read you soon- you are a very special person.

~blu

[librechik]

37. swift recovery, H20 Man!

all the best

[MilesColtrane]

38. Hey H2O Man, water you doing in the hospital?

Hope you heal up real quick.

:hi:

[prairierose]

39. Good thoughts for H2Oman...I hope all will be well...n/t

[Wilber_Stool]

40. He's a tough old bird.

Hears to ya' Waterman.

[foxfeet]

41. I wish you successful surgery and rapid, comfortable and complete healing.

Strength and peace to you and yours!

[mmonk]

42. Yes, best wishes to a gem.

[Skidmore]

43. Best wishes for a successful outcome and a speedy recovery, my friend.

Hurry back.

[Scurrilous]

44. K & R

:thumbsup:

[DoBotherMe]

45. Good thoughts and best wishes to

Mr. Man! Dana ; )

[onestepforward]

46. Wishing for a speedy recovery! n/t

[glitch]

47. Ah jeez. Hang in there H2O man. nt

:hug:

[Binka]

48. Kick

:kick: for Pat.

[cry baby]

49. best wishes from me, too, H2O Man!

[nadinbrzezinski]

50. Best of luck waterman,

and take care...

[bear425]

51. All the best to you H2O Man!

You are in my thoughts and I hope you have a speedy recovery! :hug:

[Emit]

52. My thoughts and prayers are with you, H2O Man!

:hug:

Sending good vibes to H2O Man!!

Thanks for letting us know, trumad.

[Blue_Tires]

kick

[TexasObserver]

53. OMG! Hope all goes well.

[Binka]

55. Pat Is One Of The Finest Human Beings EVER!

I will light a candle for him when I get home tonight.

[TexasObserver]

56. He's always a voice of reason.

I like to work the edges.

[bluesmail]

54. My best to you.

:hi:

[madokie]

57. I'm sending some good okie vibes his way

right now, should be getting there about now.

What a wonderful person he is and it shows in all his writings.

[Cetacea]

58. K&R

[shraby]

60. Good luck H20!!

[rasputin1952]

61. Best to you H2O Man...

my thoughts are w/you...:pals:

[OnyxCollie]

62. Best wishes, H2O Man.

[sandyj999]

64. Best wishes! n/t

[EFerrari]

65. Best to you as always, H2O Man.

I hope the surgery goes well and that your family is with you.

:grouphug:

[Swamp Rat]

66. k&r

:kick:

[lunatica]

67. Best wishes to H2O

I'm cheering for you

[dmr]

68. Wishing him a speedy recovery. n/t

[LeftishBrit]

69. Very best wishes for his speedy recovery!

[Raksha]

70. Sending love, light and healing to one of the greatest DUers ever,

and also probably one of the greatest human beings ever. His goodness and charity shine through his posts and I believe they can be felt by everyone.

[tnlefty]

71. Be well dear H2O Man!

Sending healing thoughts your way.:hug:

[yellerpup]

72. We miss you already!

Get fixed, be well, and come back soon. :hi:

[robertpaulsen]

73. May you recover quickly and completely, H2O Man!

I look forward to seeing you back here soon. Best of luck to you.

[pleah]

74. I hope he is going to be ok.

My thoughts are with him.

[stevedeshazer]

75. Get well soon, Patrick.

:)

[Uncle Joe]

76. Take care H2O Man, get well soon and keep up the good fight.

Thanks for the update, trumad.

[mitchum]

77. Good thoughts for a great guy

[Lugnut]

78. Get well soon, H2O Man!

We'll keep the light on for you.

[Pithlet]

79. Wishing for a speedy recovery for H20 Man.

I hope he's well soon!

[SeattleGirl]

80. Best wishes and a speedy recovery, H2O Man!

:pals:

[RagAss]

81. My Best thoughts for you Waterman !

[lady lib]

82. Good thoughts to you!

:grouphug:

[undergroundnomore]

83. Hope

you get well soon H20 Man.

[scarletwoman]

84. Sending you love and light and healing thoughts, dear Waterman.

You are one of the finest souls to ever grace DU -- or anywhere on the interwebs. Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery, and to your family for strength and cheer with which to weather this latest turn of events.

Be well and fully healed.

:hug:
sw

[Missy Vixen]

85. Here's to a skilled surgeon and a swift recovery

Get well soon, H20 Man!

:hug:

[G_j]

86. best wishes H20 Man!

:hi:

[bridgit]

87. Thinking of you, friend, sending well wishes for a speedy recovery & rest...

:)

[Hekate]

88. Best of luck to our H2O Man

:grouphug:

Hekate

[WillyT]

89. Good Luck H20 Man !!!!

:grouphug:

:pals:

:hi:

[byronius]

90. Sendin' premium vibes to the Primary Citizen.

HEAL, I say, HEAL!

[democrank]

91. Bless you, H20 Man

Take good care...

[blm]

hearts are with you Waterman....

.

[CrownPrinceBandar]

92. Speedy Recovery!

[kitkat65]

93. Wishing you a speedy recovery, H2O Man!

[truedelphi]

94. Thinking of you, H20. I noticed you hadn't

been on DU lately and sorry to hear you are away on account of surgery and not for some rather fun mission.

Best of my hopes for your quick recovery.

[UpInArms]

95. wishing the best to H20 Man!

Get well and come back soon - better than ever!

:grouphug:

[Robbie88]

96. Get well soon, H20 Man!

[Bozita]

97. Best wishes, H20 Man!

[Fire1]

98. My very best wishes to H2O Man and his loving family. n/t

[puebloknot]

99. "The Power of One" is evident in all that you do, H20 Man.

You're in my thoughts, and I look forward to your next incredible post at DU!

Warm regards,

Judy

[malaise]

100. Good vibes for H2OMan

:grouphug:

I love Waterman.

[progressoid]

101. K/R

[madmax]

102. Get well damnit!!!

:hug:

[kgnu_fan]

103. Love...

[Chemical Bill]

104. Best wishes for a quick recovery. n/t

[OhioChick]

105. Best Wishes and I Wish You a Speedy Recovery.

:hug:

[leveymg]

106. Miss you H2O

[onethatcares]

107. best of everything to ya, nt

nada

[rustydog]

108. Best wishes H2O Man

:hi:

[emilyg]

109. Get well.

[Kingofalldems]

110. Best wishes Mr. H20 Man.

[Mopar151]

111. Sorry to hear about you being back in the shop!

Hope the mechanics can get this straightened out - It's about a bitch when the flex lines get kinked!

[Dappleganger]

112. Good luck and a speedy recovery! nt

[tishaLA]

113. Best wishes, H2O Man!

[NC_Nurse]

114. ((((H20 Man))))

Best of luck and a speedy recovery to you!

[Tom Rinaldo]

115. You always do us honor, H2O man...

Give yourself a break and get the rest you need to heel, we need you.

[graywarrior]

116. Of course!

[BeHereNow]

117. Prayers to and for you H20 Man.

Hurry back.
We need you.
BHN

[Jackpine Radical]

118. Patrick, Get well immediately!

We miss you around here.
Jim

[Samantha]

119. Wishing you a speedy recovery and quick return to DU

Take care and hurry back.

Sam

[Hissyspit]

120. Hang in there, Waterman.

[Atticus]

121. Positive energy sent your way. Get well soon. nt

[tekisui]

122. H2O Man, I was just thinking of you today.

Be well, friend.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

123. Get well soon, H20 Man.

That's an order.
Happy St. Paddy's Day to you a little early.
We Irish have to stick together.....

:pals: :hug: :fistbump:

[MissDeeds]

124. Best wishes, H20 Man

You're in my thoughts and prayers.

:hug:
MissDeeds

[RainDog]

125. best wishes for a speedy recovery! n/t

[Jefferson23]

126. All the very best wishes to you H2O Man for a speedy recovery!

[Auggie]

127. Best wishes H20 Man

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[oxymoron]

128. Positive thoughts, H20man

[Captain Hilts]

129. Following seas, H20Man... nt

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

130. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[kohodog]

131. Thinking of you

All the best for a complete recovery.

[MH1]

132. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, H2O Man

sending positive vibes your way.

[TheCowsCameHome]

133. H20 Man,

I'm wishing you a quick and full recovery.

[usregimechange]

134. k&r

[juajen]

135. Generous and kind friend,

I wish I could give you what you gave me. Whatever you are facing now, we will miss you while you get better. DU just isn't the same when you are not around.

[CLANG]

136. H2Oman will be just fine. He's a fighter and it's not time to stop fighting!

Best wishes to get back to DU as soon as you can!

[maxpower]

138. My thoughts are with you H2O man

I hope for a speedy recovery, you are a national treasure.


Peace,
Max

[Odin2005]

139. (((GOOD VIBES)))

[blondeatlast]

140. Please get well soon, H2OMan, DU is not the same without you.

Get well soon; you are SINCERELY missed. :hug:

[bertman]

141. Recover quickly, H20 Man.

[OneGrassRoot]

142. Sending good vibes to H20Man and family....

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[midnight]

143. Heal quickly...

[rosesaylavee]

144. Thoughts and prayers are with you...

Be well soon.

[flyarm]

145. Bless you H2O man!!! May you come through the surgery safely and heal quickly..you will be missed

by me and so many here at DU.

Bless you H2OMan..I will say prayers for your quick recovery!!

I heart for you!!:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

and am so sad you are having to go through this again.:cry: :cry:

Sending healing hugs..:hug: :hug: :hug:

fly

[BeFree]

146. Here's thinking of ya. Hope all is well.

Befree

[keopeli]

147. Dang! Invasive surgery again. Well, f*%& 'em! Hang in there and get home safely and soon.

We all count on you here for our collective insights.

Make 'em give you lots of the good meds and let yourself chill with us here at DU when you get your computer back.

Here's to a speedy recovery and healthy future!

peace

keo

[KoKo]

148. He always has my prayers, vibes for him... Thanks Trumad..and a Big

Hug to H2OMan.. He's a fighter...I'm sorry to hear he's having a another bad patch of it. My :hug: and good thoughts to him...

[The Doctor.]

149. Best to him...

Tendinous inscriptions? Hope it's not.

[Ken Burch]

150. K&R

n/t.

[tabasco]

151. Good luck!

I'm sure everything will be fine.

[Plaid Adder]

152. Good luck H2O Man! Surgery sucks but getting cured is awesome!

I hope whatever they're doing to you has a short recovery time and many lasting benefits.

Get well soon,

The Plaid Adder

[Stinky The Clown]

153. Keep kicking 'em!

[Individualist]

154. Get well soon, waterman.

[gateley]

155. Wishing you all the best, H20 man! nt

[SusanaMontana41]

156. I like "stubborn," "opinionated" people

Take care of yourself, Waterman! Looking forward to your return here!

[DeepModem Mom]

157. Good wishes for a speedy recovery!

[JDPriestly]

158. H2O Man -- a great DUer, a profound thinker, we love you H2O Man.

[riderinthestorm]

159. Come back soon H2OMan. We need you!! Speedy recovery wishes! nt

[City Lights]

160. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, H20 Man.

:hug:

[Wetzelbill]

161. H20 is a great man

Best of luck to him! Get well soon, my friend.

[sellitman]

162. More time off?

Hope it brings you good health my friend!

[supernova]

163. Peace and get well soon, H2O Man

:hippie: :D

:hug:

[kpete]

164. Best Of Luck

And be well soon!!!
We need you here.
kpete

[kestrel91316]

165. Proud to be the 200th rec with wishes for a speedy recovery, Waterman!

[applegrove]

166. Best wishes.

[horseshoecrab]

167. Dear H20 Man ...

My family and I will hold you gently in our thoughts and prayers!

Many hugs and fine, sterling thoughts wending their way to you!

:hug:


horseshoecrab

[MessiahRp]

168. H20 Man is a treasure... Get well my friend...

No better Boxing Historian on this site and seriously one of the most fun people to talk about the sport with anywhere... Aside from that he's a very generous, kind, caring soul...

Get well Sir. :)

We're pulling for you.

Rp

[David Zephyr]

169. All the best for my man, H20 Man!

Nothing but the best for the best. :hug:

[AngryOldDem]

170. Best wishes, H2O Man....

[Loki]

171. Tell them you want pretty nurses

and good drugs. Get Well Soon and come back stronger and better.


Lee

[Chipper Chat]

172. Just an old-fashioned "Get Well Soon" My Man.

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[GinaMaria]

173. All the best. Speedy recovery.

[cilla4progress]

174. Keeping you in my thoughts and heart

- wishing you a speedy recovery and return to good health!

[mzmolly]

175. Sending our exceptional friend

my best wishes for a quick recovery. :hi:

[GrannyK]

176. Best wishes for H20 Man N/T

[omega minimo]

177. peace

[SalmonChantedEvening]

178. All my hopes go with you H2O

May your healing be swift and your spirit strong.

[Patsy Stone]

179. Get Well Soon, H2O Man.

Here's to a speedy recovery and your return.

[barbtries]

180. best wishes h20man

[roguevalley]

181. H2O Man, really now. You must take better care of yourself.

you are an essential spirit around here. Get well soon and come back. we miss you already.

[Flaxbee]

182. hope you are feeling much better very soon, H2O Man

You are in my thoughts; here's to a healthy future.

[gmoney]

183. Take care and be well soon!

[cal04]

184. H20 Man get well soon

My thoughts and prayers are with you
:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Peggy Day]

185. WOW!!!!

You sure have a lot of friends. I hope everything goes great! My thoughts are with you. Peace of mind dude.

[sabrina 1]

186. So sorry to hear this.

It was so nice to see him back at DU and the Magistrate also. I will say an Irish prayer for him, a special one in Gaelic.

I hope we'll see him back very soon ~

[Mira]

187. You're important to me, H2OMan. You know that.

Hang in there.
I'm sending lots and lots of healing light.

[cherokeeprogressive]

188. Best Wishes H20 Dude.

Get Well Soon!

[Festivito]

189. Be well with yourself and those around you.

Our work here continues.

[ClassWarrior]

190. Be well, Senor Agua.

:fistbump:

NGU.

[lonestarnot]

191. Get well soon H2O Man!

[laughingliberal]

192. Happy Thoughts! Speedy Recovery! nt

[emsimon33]

193. Speedy recovery! We miss you!

[ConsAreLiars]

194. An Elder, who has shared his wisdom freely. I hope for many more years. (nt)

[Wilms]

195. Take your meds!

:hi:

[snot]

196. We need you! -- Get well soon! -- Love to you for all you've done!

[democracy1st]

Best wishes K & R

[democracy1st]

197. Best wishes K & R

[democracy1st]

198. Best wishes K & R

[DeschutesRiver]

199. Safe surgery and fast recovery H2O Man. n

[hlthe2b]

200. All the best to one of our best, H20Man... Get well soon!

I missed this thread early on, but my wishes are with you! Take care and get back here soon. We benefit greatly from having you around.

[farmbo]

201. Keep up your left, jab with your right... You'll do fine.

eom

[YankeyMCC]

202. Best wishes to him he's an excellent contributor to DU n/t

[HughMoran]

203. Hope he comes through it well!

Get well soon H2O man!

[peekaloo]

204. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

:hug:

[Highway61]

205. Very best wishes to you my friend

n/t

[BlancheSplanchnik]

206. Strength, Support, Determination

sending Energy, H20man because You Are GREAT!!


Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo

[rhett o rick]

207. Best wishes. k & r

[GCP]

208. Hang in there, H2O Man

We need all the good lefties we can get!

[Deep13]

209. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. nt

[Spazito]

210. Sending best wishes to H2O Man ....

and hoping to see him back on DU very soon.

[beac]

211. Thinking healing thoughts for H20 Man! n/t

[dave29]

212. Best wishes, H2O

:hug:

[mnhtnbb]

213. Enough, already! Wishing H20Man full, final and speedy recovery!

:hug:

[sonias]

214. I wish him the best of health

A speedy recovery H2O Man! The good thing is that he has family that can support him through the recovery.

:grouphug:

[ClayZ]

215. Get well soon.

We love you. :patriot:




K and R

[Mad_Dem_X]

216. Prayers and good vibes for you, H20 Man.

[ChiciB1]

217. One Of The GOOD Guys... Please Get Well Soon... Great Posts... Want More! n/t

[H2O Man]

218. Thank you.

March 10, 2010

Hello, D.U.ers:

One of my very best friends sent me an e-mail this morning, informing me of the OP by Mr. T (rumad) and the wonderful thread that followed. Thank you, each and every one, and I surely do mean that.

My surgery will be on Friday morning. It's been a strange couple of months. I'm not a huge fan of seeking medical attention, but late one January night, I woke up and felt as if I was channeling John Lennon's song, “She Said, She Said.” It began a series of medical appointments that have resulted in about 14 doctors from a couple hospitals working together to find out what the heck is going on. (None of these doctors, incidentally, agreed with my diagnoses that the growths on and in my humble body serve as proof of alien contact, or that I have a paleo-era tribe of stone babies inhabiting various regions of my insides. Won't they be surprised, when they start cutting me open?)

As I've noted numerous times here previously, all of life imitates the sport of boxing. And while I never experienced being flat-on-my-back, unconscious, in the ring, my mental preparation for that position on Friday is similar to my mental preparation for hundreds of boxing matches. I'm ready to rumble. I refuse to lose. And I'll be back here soon enough.

Well, I've gotta go for one last afternoon of tests before the fight. Reminds me of the pre-fight physicals and weigh-in.

Again, thank you.
Pat

[eleny]

220. Best of luck to you, we'll be thinking good thoughts for you every day

:hug:

[Patsy Stone]

224. Please keep on refusing to lose.

All the best to you and the family. I have faith you'll knock the sucker out.

[ClayZ]

225. We are thinking of you and sending good energy your way.

Rest and recuperate. Do what the doctors tell you to do.


Blessing for all the doctors and nurses who help you on the road to recovery.

Love,

Sandi and Richard :grouphug:

[suffragette]

228. Hugs & healing wishes to you

:hug:

[alfredo]

219. I knew sooner or later someone would

bust a gut laughing at those LOL Kats posts in the Lounge.

Get feeling better soon.

[JanusAscending]

221. Fight on brother Waterman...

fight on! Sending love and prayers to him and his family. We need him here, now...more than ever. He keeps this place at least a little sane.

[live love laugh]

222. I'm hoping for a speedy recovery for you. Drink plenty of water! nt

[Me.]

223. K

[gleaner]

226. Best of luck, H20 Man ...

I hope things go well and smoothly for you and that you are back here soon posting and discussing where you belong. I'll keep good thoughts and best wishes for you.

[JCMach1]

227. Get better soon!