Update on/from Mike LePond (updated 7/19/06)

[Jax]

May 8, 2006

World Management and Symphony X regretfully announce that the European Festivals for June in Sweden and Spain will unfortunately have to be cancelled due to severe illness. We hope that Michael LePond’s surgery will go well, and wish him a speedy and full recovery. We would like to let all the fans know that we will be back on tour in fall of 2006 around release of the band’s next record.


Please read Post below:


FROM MICHAEL LEPOND -

To whom it may concern,

I have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease (an Inflammatory Bowel disorder). This has caused an obstruction in my small intestine, making it impossible to digest solid foods. Currently, I am hospitalized where they can feed me through an I.V. unit supplemented with a liquid diet.

But, there is some good news. The doctors tell me that with a surgical procedure, they will have me back to 100% in about 6 weeks, and although it is a chronic disease, this procedure will make it much easier to control it's effects in the future.

I want to thank the band, the crew, the fans and everyone else involved for your understanding and support during this tough time. You will all make my healing process much easier and I'll be back on the bass in no time.


Michael LePond

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Note:

We have set up a mailbox where get well wishes can be sent to Mike..send your e-mail to getwellmike[at]symphonyx[dot]com and it will be printed out and sent to him until he's able to access the mailbox himself.

 

[Jax]

Just got this from Mike:

"Hello to Everyone !!!
I want you all to know that I had my surgery and have been released from the hospital. I am feeling so much better now. I am eating normally and getting stronger with each passing day. I should be fully recovered in about 3 weeks. I want to thank all of the fans who sent get well wishes to me. I will read every single one of them. I will never forget how kind and caring you are. I love you all.................

Mike L

The e-mail address for his get well wishes (see previous post) will be closed at the end of the week (on or about June 3) so if you haven't sent him a get well message but would like to, you'll need to do so before then.

 

[Jax]

Got this from Mike today..


Hello everybody !!!!!

First of all, I want to let you that I am now fully recovered. I have gained all of my weight back and feel as strong as ever. My bass chops are back up to speed, just in time for the recording of the new CD.

Secondly, I want to give my deepest thanks to all of you for your sympathy and support during my illness. I read every single e-mail that was sent to me. It was better than any medicine I could have taken. I will never forget the kindness you guys have shown me.

I love all of you....................

Mike LePond