Ryan,

Get well soon. I have CIPD. Which my body attacks my Nerve System. I am going back to the hospital tomorrow. I know you are in for a long recovery. but take time to get well. If you need someone to talk to call me.

From: JEFF KIDWELL

308 BROOKVIEW DR.

HURST, TEXAS

76054-3506

jk1265732@yahoo.com

(817-282-0712)

Hi Ryan! I haven't been to the site since the beginning of the year so was surprised to read about all the things going on in your life. My brother has Crohns so I'm familiar with the disease and its treatment. It sounds like you're well on your way to recovery, even with the incision infection issue.



Heartfelt blessings to you and your family for a healthy 2009 and beyond.

I personaly dont now, but i know what chron is, my wife has also chron, ryan you have to learn what you can eat or not, you will find it out what is good or not, my wife cant drink milk, or eat spicy food, that sort of things you have to find out.

You will get better, dont loose to much weight

A big fan of digitalblasphemy

Ryan,



Hang in there. You are one incredible talent.



I am a new member and love your work.

Hi Ryan,



Wishing you well through this scary time, keep up the inspiring work and long live DB!

I'm glad that you are not alone. The love and the closeness of the family will always help us get through the ordeals that nature throws at us. Family warmth can be better than a bowl of hot soup on a cold day.



nuff said

GLAD U HOME RESTING GREAT WORK BEING DONE HERE ID MISS MY KIDS AS WELL... IM SURE MIGHT BE READY TO GET BACK TO WORK EVENTUALY BEING AN ARTIST MYSELF IF I WAS MAKING SOME KIND OF LIVING WITH MY WORK IT WLD BE TUFF NOT DOING IT BUT YOUR HEALTH AND FAMILY ALWAS COMES FIRST BEST REGARDS APOTHIS71@MSN.COM

I just read all the news updates on your status. I'm glad you're out of the hospital and recovering from your surgery.

Hey man hope you are doing well, take care of yourself :)

I have enjoyed all your pictures through the years and want to thank you that. My husband and I wish you a speedy recovery and better health. Take care and we will look forward to your future images.

Take it easy and recover your strength!

Ryan...I could tell from the way you talked you had Crohn's. I have it too! I'm 43 and discovered I had it at the age of 33. Had surgery in 1999. Back to back surgery as a matter of fact, bowel resection. They took out illeum, appendix, part of my large intestine. Nasty surgery..was in the hospital a week (Friday -next Friday). Went home that Friday and woke up Saturday in terrible pain. Went back to hospital had to have the NG tube shoved back down my nose while I was awake, in pain to see if I was bleeding. I wasn't so they did more CT test and I threw up the drink stuff everyhwere. They couldn't figure out what was going on so the did surgery again that Sunday! Discovered they needed to remove more large intestine (said it kept kinking up)..that time was in the hospital for 2 straight weeks. I've had my ups and downs with it, but the main thing I've had to deal with since it making sure I'm around a bathroom after eating nearly any meal as I tell people ..much of my pipes have been removed so food travels faster thru them, practically after every meal..and I go to the bathroom several times a day. Planning trips etc.. has been hard to do. Basically I just starve myself if needing to travel or be away from home a long time. Had a few fair ups and had to be on tons of pills for awhile but for now not taking anything. I knew you had it by the way you referred to your sickness. Don't be embarrassed it's more common that you know. I've found too that stress causes my to flair up. So stay calm..LOL! Hey the benefit of surgery is it's an instant built in diet, it's hard to really gain too much weight after your pipes have been removed. Hang in there and if you ever need to talk I'm available

dgorenfl@bellsouth.net

It's so good to hear that the operation appears to have been successful. Rest easy and get well soon!

Does the comment tracker stop counting at 452, or is it just a huge coincidence that each of the last 3 posts has 452 comments?

Glad you made it back to your home!!!! Get yourself well again and enjoy your convalescance!

I hope you're feeling better. I have rheumatoid

arthritis so I do understand about having to

take medication. It's a big part of my life, but

they have finally gotten me stabilized and I'm

feeling pretty good. It's a good time we live

in when they have medication to control a lot of

these nasty things. I hope you get well and

stay well. And don't forget to take your pills!

I'm glad your feeling better! Thanks for all the art work over the years!

This is a terribly tardy, but sincere, 'get well' note! We all immensely appreciate your work Ryan. I would be unable to count the number of compliments and inquiries your work receives as my wallpaper. You really ought to know that your work is adored by complete strangers. You have earned every second of your rest. PLEASE take your time getting better.

Glad to hear you're doing better Ryan! Hope you have a speedy and full recovery. Have loved your artwork for years and look forward to many more years of viewing your projects. Take care!

Its good to know ur back home with ur family. There truly is no place like home. I wish u a very speedy recovery so u can enjoy time with ur two year old. And I bet alot of us here in cyberspace are anxiously awaiting the arrival of ur new project. Get well soon.

Glad to hear you're on the road to recovery! Take all the time you need, your health is most important. We'll all be here when you're back in action :)

Best wishes to you and your family!

Sorry to hear about your pain, but eventually all wounds will heal, and the pain will go away, till then wish you a speedy recovery and you have the good wishes from everyone who admires your work.



- Brij

Ryan - happy to hear that you're progressing in recovery. Your site has provided me with the absolute best backgrounds - I have difficulty picking which one I want to display.



My two favorites have some age on them - Creation and Overseer. Absolutely fantastic representations of the concepts.



Best wishes for the speediest and most comfortable recuperation possible.

Wishing you the most complete and best recovery possible. It's a drag when something like this occurs. I'm 64 and my knee caused me to resort to a Concept 2 indoor rower. Row 10,000m daily at a very fast pace. Hate to preach but the body needs oxygen and hard breathing builds more capillaries. Hope you find this information useful unless you're already diligently exercising. So important for one's overall well-being



My best to you and your family. They need you so take all the time necessary to getting well.



Aloha & looking forward to more beautiful drawings from you.



Roy Szanik

Cell Food, man, give it a try once you get back on your feet. One of the best supplements I have ever tried and I've tried a lot. Best of wishes to you.



peace,

John Brodie

Your work is inspiring..........so PLEASE stay WELL (as possible).........!!

I haven't been able to log on for a while and just caught your latest post. I am so sorry to hear about your painful ordeal and am very glad to hear you are home with your family and on the mend. Much healing, light, and strength to you and your family!!

Ryan,

Glad to hear that you are feeling better. I know how good home can feel after a long hospital stay. I wish you and your family the best on your recover.

Boo-Boos? My kids always tried to treat my boo-boos too, but they kept putting duct tape over my nose & mouth and I began to get suspicious.....

So glad to hear that you are home and doing better, and I sincerely hope that continues. We all miss your creative genius that brings beauty into our lives every time we look at our desktops, but please take as much time as you need before getting back to work - your health is priority number one.



:)

Glad to hear that you are home and on the mend.

Something to have a laugh at:



Q: What bakery product do you get if ypu poke a stick into an ant hill?



A: Croisants

Ryan,



All my best wishes! I'm so glad you're home and recovering from your "boo-boos." With the excellent care you're getting from your two year old, you should be well in no time. :)



Seriously, take it easy, don't rush back to work before you're ready. We'll enjoy your next masterpiece all the more when it's posted.

as a life-time member of your site i always feel the impact of your exceptional quality and unique creations' emotional reflection deep in my heart..not only they create eye candy of warmth and beauty but a whole new philosophical meaning for us that alters the reality of this ugly world we live in. that's why your 1 render is equal to the 100 renders of other sites..



this is the wisest choice of yours that you don't dump dozens of updates into the DB every week but you only post the best ones those are digitally and emotionally mastered renders thats why those render would nevers lose their opacity and always stay as exceptional ones of the whole gfx world.



even for 1 update per year it would worth to be a member of your site.

















Your the best Ryan,you will get well.

Hope your recovery is complete.

I would like to add my best wishes to everyone who has already sent in their encouragement. We will all be looking forward to your future work, and are happy to wait patiently while you do what is best for you. Many good wishes to you and your family, and I am happy to hear that everything is moving along in a positive direction.



Big hug,

Jessica

Glad to hear you're on the mend. Our prayers go out to you for a speedy recovery.

I'm glad to hear that you're home. Relax, heal, and let those adorable kids take care of you. :)

Glad to hear that you are back home and comfortable. Good luck for a speedy recovery!



//Steve

Ryan, I haven't been by in a little bit. Had to renew my membership. I was very sad to hear about your trails. But I'm so glad to hear that you are finally on the mend. Take it easy, soak up that Love at home, and heal. We'll be waiting in agonizing patience until you are able to get back to work.

I look forward to continuing as a witness to your never-ending growth as an artist and general bringer of joy.



God Bless you and yours.

Oh I am so glad you are home! We will continue to pray for your speedy recovery.



Health and peace,

Drea

Glad to see your back in the comforts of home and family. Will be praying for your speedy recovery!

I'm sure its great to be back home. Here's hoping to a quick recovery.

Glad to have you home again! Hope you won't be seeing the inside of a hospital again for a good LOOOONG time!



Sounds like your two year old may have a career in the medical field!



Take care of yourself and don't look back!



Julie G

I've been a lurking fan of your work for a long long time... I finally bit the bullet & bought a 90 day membership! I'm so sorry to hear you've had so much trouble in your nether regions. Being one on a first name basis with what they called 30 years ago - Spastic Colitis now named "IBS" & treating it / dealing with it for 40-odd years now - I can on some level relate to your pain.



I am blessed that mine didn't require surgical intervention {YIKES!!!} I can offer you prayers & sympathy! Here's hoping & praying that the worst IS "bee-hind" you now. I'm sorry - couldn't resist the awful pun!



I'm disabled by 4 types of arthritis that led ME to nearly do myself in on good ol' OTC Ibuprofen too! Ten+ YEARS of 3600 mgs a DAY - JUST to be able to get OUT of my BED & into my recliner - ripped me a set of ulcers from the back of my throat to my upper small bowel!



I HEAR your pain there my friend! Don't feel embarrassed about WHERE your ills are. At LEAST you are having it properly taken care of now. I hear you too on suffering in silence - since no one without a personal frame of reference - ever really "GETS IT"... Especially when "YOU DON'T LOOK SICK"!?!?!!



So - take care - REST & recoup! I will be tuning in to SEE your new works whenever you feel up to creating them again! Thank you for your wonderful work so far! My Desktop is NEVER "BORING"!!



Kindest Regards & Prayers for your speedy & FULL recovery!

Teri -aka- The Dream Spinner -

Who when I am NOT bizzzilly hand-spinning luxury fiber yarnage - LOVES digital photography & creating "Altered States" renderings too! Come SEE some of my work if you'd like:

http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/browse.php?username=Buzzzy

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery Ryan!



// Chris

Yes, nothing like healing at home. Hope that you are feeling better than ever - sooner than ever!

I have enjoyed this site more than any other I visit. we are glad that you are back. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hang in there!

Ryan,



Thanks for keeping us posted - I've been crossing my fingers for you! I'm so glad to hear that you're out of hospital and back with your family. I hope your recovery continues to go well. Don't push yourself too hard!



Nicola

Glad you're back home safe and sound. Good luck with the recovery.

Welcome home Ryan!

I hope you feel better now. Gandhi said: there is more to life than increasing its speed.

So rest back and have a peaceful time!

See you soon!

Just wanted to say I'm happy to hear you're back with your loved ones - things like this make the joys of home seem even more important. Take care of yourself Ryan and we'll be saying a prayer for you and yours during these times.

...glad you're back. Rest. Relax; and get better.

It's good to hear that ur home! Keep focusing on u and ur health and take ur time getting back to ur old routine. I know when I'm recovering from an illness, I'm always tempted to dive in head-first, which just slows down the healing process. Please be smarter than me and take it slow!

So glad to hear you are home and doing better. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from the Prufie and me,.

I know you will read this for the thousand time, but I'm glad you're going home. I hope you recover fast from the pain.

Take your time and get the rest and recuperation you need. Remember - Follow your doctor's orders (and your wife's too!)- it's best to do the right thing now to prevent any complications later. And relax, I haven't felt any withdrawal jitters from the lack of a new image yet - you've got time! :-)

Glad to hear your back home.

Hi Ryan,



Hope you get well soon. Rest up, take it slow, and regain your strength.



James

Absolutely glad to hear you're on the road to recovery. Hang in there!

it is great to hear that you are on the road to recovery.

Good news! And I'm glad to hear it. :)

God loves you dear friend..your health problem reappeared again because of the new astronomic age our solar system getting in and everthing happen for a reason and after a few years there'll be a new renaissance in your health in the good way.

I just wanted you to know I wish you and your family all the best. My neighbor has Crohn's and I have seen how tough it can be. Hang in there. You have really a great talent and your work brightens my day (and my 2 year old's day too)

Well if its any consolation with your recovery...at least you get to sit around and do nothing for a while! It's every normal guy's dream!

Just rest and get well. I have a friend that has Crohn's and I have some idea of how debilitating the pain can be! Feel better and you are in my prayers!

Congratulations on your escape - I hope that your recovery progresses quickly!

I have Ulcerative Colitis which is similar to Crohns but not quite as bad. I still remember the agonizing pain that put me in the hospital for a few weeks, though. Glad to see you're through that. I also remember the "clear liquid diet" for a week, and the "low fiber diet" for the next week, which was basically left you wanting so much more.



The good news is that once these things are diagnosed, medicine can be pretty effective at keeping a trouble free lifestyle. I have been good for over a year with the daily six pills I take to control the chance of flare ups.



Good luck, Tom, from Ct

Hi Ryan,

So glad to read that you're home. Just the word "home" itself is very comforting, isn't it? It's a very relaxing sound. You're still in my prayers, as I know what it is to recover from surgery. Did you get a chance to hide the popsicle sticks and eat them as a substitute for perhaps a tough steak? I'm sure they would be quite chewy, but you could take small bites. They'd have a lot of fiber, wouldn't they? Well, anyway, again, we're all happy you're back home and on the mend. Take it easily, & be cool. ;-) Mmn.

As another Crohn's sufferer who has "enjoyed" several operations and undignified examinations, you have my sympathy. Sadly one gets inured to being unselfconscious about such matters; I find Infliximab (remicade) infusions afford me sufficient relief to make things manageable.



dpeace

I'm glad to hear you're home now, Ryan. Get well soon. Your health is more important that this (DB).

Glad to hear you're pulling through.

I wish you speedy recovery. There's nothing like the comforts of home. I'm glad you're all right.

Just wanted to let you and your family know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless...

Ryan - as a fellow owner of an incurable autoimmune disease (not Crohn's, but equally as much of a pain), I feel your pain. All I can really say is "hang in there". Once you get your daily routing going you'll have days where you don't even think about the disease.



And that's about as good as thing as anyone would want! :)

Glad to hear that you are home and doing better!

Glad you're home. Our prayers go with you.

Glad you are home. It's true what they say, "there's no place like home."

I'm glad you are doing better and I hope you will continue to a full recovery :)

Welcome home Ryan... and quite an auspicious time too, with the (Chinese) Lunar New Year upon us, which is the reason for the strange subject line... it's Vietnamese for the greeting that most are used too, the (Cantonese) Chinese "Gung Hei Fat Choy".



Jessie would know acutely what I am talking about... anyway, rest up and take care and like everyone else here who has written in, get well again soon, so you can chase your kids around again, the wallpapers are secondary.



CT



ps: and indeed, thanks for trusting us to share, what is very private personal information.

Glad to hear you are home and feeling decent. Good luck with the next phase of recovery!

I am just now checking the site for updates and saw that you'd been ill - I hope you get better, and recover from your surgery. Best wishes to you and your family and friends, for your recovery and the new year too.

that's good to hear! :)

So glad you're home, Ryan. That means things are getting better, which surely beats the alternative.



Still waiting for my Dad to come home, but it'll be soon. I'm sure he'll feel as you do; that home beats the hospital any day.



Rest up and recover, Ryan. Don't you dare push yourself too quickly on our account. We can wait.

Awesome, Ryan, glad to hear you're home! The hospital is a good place to heal up from the most intense parts of the ordeal, but home is where it's at when it comes to long-term healing and comfort. Take care, and I wish you a comfortable recovery.



-Sean

I'm glad you're feeling so much better! I hope you continue to recover quickly and are back to normal in no time, and can play with your kids again the way you used to.

Hey Ryan! I'm sorry to hear about your problem and the multitude of surgeries you've had. I'm a nurse.....Crohn's disease is no fun at all. I know several folks who have it. I hope you have some intestine left. I'm keeping you - and your family - in my thoughts and prayers. Here's hoping for a better 2009. Lynn Marzinski

WooHoo! I know you will recover much quicker here! Hang in there and keep us updated. Glad to know you are recovering quickly even though I know it probably doesn't feel like it!

Denise

I am so glad that you are well. Hope you get back to it, your backgrounds on my computer are the talk of the office. Thanks for the work you do and take care.

I too have been down with aortic dissection and am recovering



happy to say I am celebrating by rejoining your beautiful site



being a musician/ philosopher I have a lot of artist friends and each is unique so greatly appreciated



thanks again for your contribution to our beautiful world



after experiences like our we understand in a much deeper way that



LIFE is beautiful



skipwestmusic.com



aka erhmon



aka skip west

I just read about your health issues and I just wanted to take a minute to tell you that I will pray for you. I absolutely love your artwork. I have "First Moonlight" on my desktop, it is a great stress reliever. Thank you for sharing your talent. My husband is only 42 and he suffers from Parkinsons which has led him and I to appreciate everything in life a little more. Get well soon.



Sincerely,



Leigh Ann

Ryan,

Being a nurse I can appreciate what you are going through. I know the pain is bad but it sounds like the doctor did the right thing. The long term improvement will be evidence of that. Rest well and come back when you can. My prayers are with you as you recover and I look forward to your "comeback" render. I'm sure you have many ideas that have built up in the past few months. Best wishes.



Lester Perkins

Ryan - 5 yrs ago, my husband spent a month in the hospital for a colon re-section after a rupture(from diverticulitis). The surgery went fine, but blood clots in his legs greatly complicated things. It's very tough dealiing with the pain and having to stay in an "alien" place like a hospital rooom. Try to be strong, keep the faith, and stay positive. We need you to get well soon so we can continue to be the "cool" people at work by having your amazing images on our computer screens!!!

I just became a member a couple weeks ago, when I read what was going on with you. My mouth dropped because I can so-o-o-o-o relate to what you're going through. I also have Crohn's disease and have for about 25 years. I had a resection years ago and recall banana popsicles were my fave during my hospital stay. Hang in there, okay? It does get better (I am living proof--no meds specifically for Crohn's disease in over 15 years! Your day will come too when the worst will be behind you.



Take Care and God Bless!

Hi. I just read your story and I wish you a quick recovery and will keep you in my thoughts. My mother has Crohn's Disease and has had it since she was in her 20's (she's now in her late 50's). Just from growing up and seeing how much it affects everything, I can sort of empathize even though I do not have it myself. I hope everything works out for you and at least you have a laptop to entertain you when nothing is on TV. :-)

Glad to hear your doing better. Just don't make a render of it for us, OK. I don't need tunnel vision.

Although we are complete strangers to one another, please know that I am truly concerned for your well-being and I most sincerely wish you well. I pray your recovery comes swiftly and completely. From our (your well wishers) screens to God's eyes and from our lips to His ears. . . . .

Ryan,



My wife has Crohn's so I have some idea of the misery. She takes Entocort & Align pro-biotic to help control things. We're all hoping they figure out a cure soon.



We want you well since we enjoy the art so much.

All the best, get well soon!

Very belated best wishes for a speedy recovery and minimal future problems!

Hi Ryan,



Just to say, I really hope your recovery is still progressing well. I can only imagine it must have been a tough time, physically and emotionally, so I hope you take enough time to bounce back fully - take it as easy as you can.



Get well soon, mate!



Cheers,



- Andy

RYAN, I AM VERY GLAD YOUR SURGERY WAS A SUCCESS--I HOPE IT'S THE LAST ONE YOU'LL NEED FOR AWHILE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS. TRY TO GET SOME REST. I WILL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEW CREATIONS WHEN YOU ARE UP AND ABOUT AGAIN. GOOD LUCK!!!

As a member of your site, I've always enjoyed reading your comments that demonstrate the work and frustration you put into a scene *ALMOST* as much as I enjoy the work that becomes of your effort a few days to months later.



It's a long shot, but think of the hardships Crohn's and all the hospital stays you are enduring now as yet another obstacle overcome before your next beautiful expression.



I am looking forward to hearing of your recovery, and am deeply grateful for the beauty you've brought to my desktops over these years.



PS - I had to wince a little as I read your story. As a med student now, I always feel a twinge of guilt as I walk into a room and wake up a patient to interview them for the 30th time since they've come in. I hope your team now is letting you take a break.

Hey dood,



Get yourself well as soon as possible, we all want to see you happy and smiling again :D. Best wishes and regards to you and your family. When you get back to work, it'll be great to see your new projects :D



Get well soon dood :D



Jon

I just wanted to say I hope you feel better. I know you've probably heard that way to much...

I also wanted to share my favorite joke with you.



A grasshopper walks into a bar and the bartender says "hey- we have a drink named after you!" And the grasshopper says, "you have a drink named Steve?"



This makes me laugh everytime---I don't know what that says about me... =D



Feel better!



~ Christa

Hi Ryan,



I had abdominal surgery a couple of years ago; the advice to get up and walk as soon as you are able is absolutely spot on... it may hurt, but it helps get those innards moving again.



Hang in there -- we're here for you all along the way!

just remember to start walking as much as you can. The best way to get your body working again and digesting stuff is to start moving. Force yourself to get up and move as much as you can. Start with short walks and eventually get up to doing laps. Pretty soon you'll have a bowl movement. It took me 9 days to get out of the hospital. Hopefully you'll do better then myself. I'm assuming you have a NG tube down your nose, which for me at least was one of the worst things to have. Once you get moving that will come out sooner.



Hopefully you're getting better sleep than i did, which at least for me was what maybe a half an hour every 4 that they came in over night lol. Be well Mr. Blasphemy :)

Egads Ryan,



I'm soooo sorry to hear about your condition. I wish I could magically make it all go away. The pain you've endured is staggering. Know that you and your family are in my prayers and heal...God Speed

Wow, that's terrible. Get well as soon as possible, we're all out here pulling for you.

Get well!!! My mother has Chron's disease and I've seen what it can do to one person, so I can only wish you the best and a FULL recovery.

Hey Ryan, glad to hear everything went well! I have been a member for many years now! I really love your work. Thoughts and prayers are coming your way!!



George

Wow! I just joined as a lifetime member about 5 minutes ago after many downloads from the free section and now I read this heartbreaking story of the ordeal you're going through. Having just lost my mother on December 26th, hearing of someone else in the hospital truly brings out my sympathies, as well as empathy. Keep up the amazing work you produce and stay in good spirits. We are all pulling for you, expecting a FULL recovery in the near future and I'm so glad I went with a more expensive membership. Hopefully my small contribution helps with some of your expenses!

Hey man, Stay tough. I just signed up because I've loved you artwork forever and I figured that I needed to show it. But damn it man!?!? I need you around to make my subscription worth it. I need more of the beautiful art that you produce!!



Hang in there brother. You're gonna be fine!



Craig

Hi. I know that you have never heard about me but I have been a fan of yours for many, many years. I have always liked your wallpapers and I put them on both of my machines at home and both laptops as well. I am sorry to hear about your condition and I am glad to hear you are doing better. I do not know if you beleive in God or have faith in Him but I wanted to let you know that I am praying for your full recovery.



Keep those great wallpapers coming and take it slow until you are able to speed it up!



Sincerely,



CZ...

Healing thought heading your way....just take time to get better and get to a new state of normal



cheers

Wow! I haven't logged in for a while and I'm just reading 'bout recent developments.



Ryan, be strong brother, and get your mind and body well again. I include the mind because, I can tell by your recent postings that the Crohns and subsequent surgeries have had a major negative impact on your recent quality of life.



So, please think positive thoughts and accept my and my family's best wishes for a healthy, and speedy recovery.

Glad to hear your surgery went well. Best of luck for a quick recovery.

Glad that you made it thru ok. Hope the road to recovery is short for you, and you are back to normal soon.



Chris Spera

Just wishing you well Ryan, get better. Take your time, we'll all still be here!

Just want to add my voice to the throng of those wishing you well. May your recovery be swift and complete!



All the very best.



--RS

Sorry to hear about your situation, Ryan. All the best for you, your wife and your kids.

Hiya ryan ! I've been in the hospital a few times myself, one of which was to get my appendics removed so I kinda know how your feeling. Just take it slow and hopefully all this will be behind you for good. Once you get well enough I have a suggestion for a new piece. Many years ago you did a poser called frio that has always been my favorite. I know every once in awhile you go back to do updated versions of previous work and I think this would be a excellent candidate. However my suggestion is to have a mummy poser coming out of sand instead of ice and perhaps even call it "Sandman". I think this would be spectacular and especially since you have far better tools at your disposal now. Take care of yourself and get well soon !

Really glad to hear that you're doing so well. Hang in there, and don't rush getting yourself back into the office chair. I'm sure I speak for your whole fan base when I say, we're here with ya!



Feel better soon.



-Jimmychopps

Glad to hear that you are on the mend !!! Take your time and do it right, we will be here waiting patiently for you to get back to it... Thanks to Jessie for getting you online so soon!!! It always helps knowing that so many folks are pulling for you :)

Very very glad you are feeling better :)

Excellent News!! It's good to hear that you're on the road to recovery. Rest and recover and get back on your feet, and then take a vacation some place where Spring is at its peak.

Get well soon, all the best!



Dragnet

Hope the recovery process is quick and not too painful.



My Dad is just now beginning to eat after 90 days of being fed through a tube. He can only have apple sauce and other mushy stuff, but he's in heaven just eating that.



I was going to get him a mini-laptop to keep him busy, but I found the same thing, no wifi in hospitals. I guess they have enough to worry about without dealing with netowrk security for the patients. The hospital my Dad was in lost his reading glasses and his teeth (full bridge). They'll pay to replace those items, but I bet they wouldn't want to be responsible for a bunch of laptops. Probably another reason why there's no wifi.



Get well soon, Ryan.

Get well, and thanks for all of your hard work throughout the years.

Hey Ryan,



Glad to hear you are up and about. I hope this is the end of your difficult road with your health problems.



I work at a small ( 160 Bed ) hospital in Maryland. I work in the IT department, anyway we only have WiFi in the main lobby and the cafeteria because of the cost. We have an in-house WiFi for our own computers but putting public WiFi out is just not in the budget, yet. We get asked a lot too.



I am glad you are online and up and about. Take your time in healing, don't rush back to work.



Take Care



Your Friend



Robert

macmage

You will be in our prayers, get well, and stay that way for a long time.

I wish you the best of luck for your recovery.

Dear Ryan,



I'm sorry to hear about the illnesses and health complications you've been having, it's only when you have these types of problems that you realise how blessed you are when you don't.

I really do wish you courage and am sending lots of positive thoughts to help you through the healing process ahead.



All the best,

Cecile

Do what you need to so that you heal properly. I know from personal experience that pushing too hard too soon after major surgery can just lead to complications that will take you back to the doctor and put you back on the sick list, so rest up!



Good fortune to you!

Man you are lucky they let you use a laptop with wireless internet in the hospital, if it was here they would confiscate my laptop(and probably use it themselves) under the excuse of microwave interference with hospital equipment just to make my life miserable.



But getting to the point, I'm glad you are doing ok and I hope you keep getting better.

Best wishes as you recuperate from this serious operation - I deal with some tummy stuff and autoimmune stuff myself and know it's no picnic.



Yay for connect cards!

i've been away from civilisation for a few months and i came back and read this. i was sorry to hear of your diagnosis, but i am pleased that you are healing well. i will raise a glass to your speedy recovery.



nathan

Good luck with the surgery. God bless you and your family. Get well soon!



-Jack

Hi Guy,

I believe there are quite a few of us who know what you're going through, and how you feel (in all of the ways you can; physically, mentally, spiritually, etc.). Today is the 11th anniversary of the slide down the hill that gave me a burst fracture of my L5 vertebra; I've lived in pain every damb day since, even after fusion surgery. Boy, can I relate, and do. My prayers are heading up on a daily basis for you. I've taken a trip through the past years on "our" site, and just enjoyed looking at the beautiful art you've created. Thank you again, for accomplishing something great and successful with what God has seen fit to grant you. You're the best. :-) Mmn.

Im happy to hear everything is slowly improving for you. I admire your hard work ethic always thinking of others, not wanting them to worry about you.



You shouldn't worry about us, there's no need for you to rush back to work. I think this may be a sign that you should take it slow for several weeks.



I know you said it hurts to laugh but hopefully this raises your spirits.



A woman in Arkansas brought her baby in to see the doctor, and he determined right away the baby had an ear ache.



He wrote a prescription for ear drops. In the directions he wrote, "Put two drops in right ear every four hours" and he abbreviated "right" as an R with a circle around it.



Several days passed, and the woman returned with her baby, complaining that the baby still had an earache, and his little behind was getting really greasy with all those drops of oil.



The doctor looked at the bottle of ear drops and sure enough, the pharmacist had typed the following instructions on the label: "Put two drops in R ear every four hours."

Dont worry about us.



we can survive a few month no new desktop pics.



just focus on getting better!



Dave from Las Vegas!

Thanks for the update!! Glad to know everything went well surgically and your recovery seems to be on track. Keep your sense of humor about all this even when it hurts to laugh. They say laughter is the best medicine and I do think that that is true!



Denise

Hey Ryan. Told you a few days back about my hints for getting out of the hospital quickly. One of old docs I knew in the early '80s would always ask his post-op bowel surgery patients, "Have you farted yet?". I still use that line on patients. Sign of a normalizing bowel.

Keep up the good work, and I'm glad you are recovering. Take care buddy. And now.....

Here are a few one liners from the King of one liners.. Henny Youngman.



A doctor gave a man six months to live. The man couldn't pay his bill, so he gave him another six months.



The Doctor called Mrs. Cohen saying, "Mrs. Cohen, your check came back." Mrs. Cohen answered, "So did my arthritis!"



The Doctor says, "You'll live to be 60!" "I AM 60!" "See, what did I tell you?"



The patient says, "Doctor, it hurts when I do this." "Then don't do that!"



"Doctor, my leg hurts. What can I do?" The doctor says, "Limp!"



"Doctor, I have a ringing in my ears." "Don't answer!"

A duck walks into a bar and asks, "Got any grapes?"

The bartender, confused, tells the ducks that no, his bar doesn't serve grapes. The duck thanks him and leaves.

The next day, the duck returns and says, "Got any grapes?"

Again, the bartender tells him that, no, the bar does not serve grapes, has never served grapes, and, furthermore, will never serve grapes. The duck, a little ruffled, thanks him and leaves.

The next day, the duck returns, but before he can say anything, the bartender begins to yell: "Listen, duck! This is a bar! We do not serve grapes! If you ever ask for grapes again, I will nail your stupid duck beak to the bar!"

The duck is silent for a moment, and then asks, "Got any nails?"

Confused, the bartender says no.

"Good!" says the duck. "Got any grapes?"

During a recent publicity outing, Jennifer sneaked off to visit a fortune teller of some local repute. In a dark and hazy room, peering into a crystal ball, the mystic delivered grave news. "There's no easy way to say this, so I'll just be blunt: Prepare yourself to be a widow. Your husband will die a violent and horrible death this year."

Visibly shaken, Jennifer stared at the woman's lined face, then at the single flickering candle, then down at her hands. She took a few deep breaths to compose herself. She simply had to know. She met the fortune teller's gaze, steadied her voice, and asked her question.

"Will I be acquitted?"

The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the employees home phone number and was greeted with a child's whispered, "Hello?"

Feeling put out at the inconvenience of having to talk to a youngster the boss asked, "Is your Daddy home?"

"Yes", whispered Little Johnny.

May I talk with him?" the man asked.

To the surprise of the boss, Little Johnny whispered, "No."

Wanting to talk with an adult, the boss asked, "Is your Mommy there?"

"Yes", came the answer.

"May I talk with her?" Again Little Johnny whispered, "No."

Knowing that it was not likely that a young child would be left home alone, the boss decided he would just leave a message with the person who should be there watching over the child., "Is there any one there besides you?" the boss asked the child.

"Yes", whispered Little Johnny, "A policeman."

Wondering what a cop would be doing at his employee's home, the boss asked, "May I speak with the policeman?"

"No, he's busy", whispered Little Johnny.

"Busy doing what?" asked the boss.

"Talking to Daddy and Mommy and the Fireman", came the whispered answer.

Growing concerned and even worried as he heard what sounded like a helicopter through the ear piece on the phone the boss asked, "What is that noise?"

"A hello-copper", answered the whispering Little Johnny.

"What is going on there?" asked the boss, now alarmed.

In an awed whispering voice Little Johnny answered, "The search team just landed the hello-copper!"

Alarmed, concerned and more than just a little frustrated the boss asked, "Why are they there?"

Still whispering, Little Johnny replied along with a muffled giggle, "They're looking for me!"

Glad to hear the operation was a success. It takes time recovering so don't rush it. Wish you the best.

I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis! I hope the operation is a success and you are better soon!!



Good Luck!!

More than likely everything is over and done with at this point but best wishes on your speedy recovery, man. I know medical stuff is hard to talk about but thanks for being open and honest with your fans and customers. Get well soon! :)

Im glad everything went well. Now you just need to heal up and before long you will be back in the saddle again. Take your time. We can wait. OK, times up. Where is that next image! We need it now! LOL Just kidding. Sorta.

God be with you, and with treatment hasten your recovery.

get well soon man

http://www.gerson.org/

... and I thought you might like to know that your latest work still looks great on my girlfriend's failing monitor. Thought you'd get a chuckle out of that. Can't wait to see the new one you have in the works!

I am always late...wishing you the best hun. Hope you are all well..my thoughts are with you.

All the best with your operation and recovery.



Wishing you well,

Adam Bryzak

I'll keep you in my prayers. It can only get better. Best Wishes.

I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Crohn's disease is difficult. You and your family will be in our prayers.



You have an amaazing gift here and it would be great you continue to be the master artist that you are . . . but more importantly, I hope you find peace and heath.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

A guy is sitting at home when he hears a knock at the door. He opens the door and sees a snail on the porch. He picks up the snail and throws it as far as he can.

Three years later, there’s a knock on the door. He opens it and sees the same snail. The snail says "What the hell was that all about?"

One day in a great forest there was a magical frog walking down to the watering hole. This forest was so big that the frog had never seen another animal in it's life. By chance today a bear was chasing a rabbit to have for its dinner.

The frog called for the two to stop. the frog said "Seeing as you are the only two animals I have seen, I will grant you each three wishes. Bear you first" the bear thought for a minuite, being the male that he was he said "I wish for all the bears in the forest except me to be female"

The rabbit wished for a crash helmut, the bear thought to himself 'Stupid rabbit why is he wasting his wishes'

It was the bear's next turn "Well i wish all the bears in the next forest were female" the rabbit wished for a motorcycle. The bear was stunned 'Why didn't the rabbit wish for money to buy a motorbike'

It was the bears last wish "OK I wish for all the bears in the world except me where female" the rabbit laughed and gunned the engine then said "I wish the bear was gay".

A couple of women were playing golf one sunny Saturday morning. The first of the twosome teed off and watched in horror as her ball headed directly toward a foursome of men playing the next hole.

Indeed, the ball hit one of the men, and he immediately clasped his hands together at his crotch, fell to the ground and proceeded to roll around in evident agony.

The woman rushed down to the man and immediately began to apologize. She said, "Please allow me to help. I'm a physical therapist and I know I could relieve your pain if you'd allow."

"Ummph, oooh, nnooo, I'll be all right...I'll be fine in a few minutes," he replied breathlessly as he remained in the fetal position still clasping his hands together at his crotch.

But she persisted, and he finally allowed her to help him. She gently took his hands away and laid them to the side, she loosened his pants,and she put her hands inside. She began to massage him. She then asked him, "How does that feel?"

To which he replied, "It feels great, but my thumb still hurts like hell."

We are pulling for you to get better soon!



Take your time recovering!

My best wishes and a speedy recovery to you!

Hey Ryan,



I hope your surgery went well and you are recovering smoothly. Crohn's disease can be pretty challenging, but I'm glad to hear that the diseased part of your GI tract is pretty small. There are also some excellent new drugs to treat this disease which can help manage the inflammation.

I have enjoyed your work for many many years and I think you are one of the best digital artists I have ever seen, if not the best. Thanks for all the beautiful scenes and images you have created, and I really look forward to the even better pieces you will make in the future.



Take care,

and best of luck for a quick recovery,



Andrew

Hey man, get well soon!

We all wish you the best and for a speedy recovery.

I have been a huge fan of yours for several years and am very sorry that you are having these health problems. I wish you a speedy recovery!

I read my email from subsription updates and was reading about your condition.....I pray that you will get better and you are very blessed to have a wonderful family be surrounded you. Nothing can compensate that.



I believe just stay with your diet, get love from your family and do what you need to do with the illness and you will get better. Phillip

Ryan,



It's truly dismaying to hear of your diagnosis and condition. It does sound as though your medical caregivers have made some progress in treatment. I hope that all goes even better than they project.



My thoughts and prayers are with you.



Gino

Having just read your post about Crohns and your intestinal issues, I could go on volumes of folks around me who have similar issues, but for now I will just say good luck and God Bless you! I will be praying for your full recovery and return to doing what you love best!

I cat help but feeling the most sympathy for you when I read this last post. I don't normally post comments, but your last post certainly compelled me to do so. I have Crohn's disease as well, I was diagnosed at age 12. I have also had the same surgery that you will be getting now - the section of my diseased (inflamed) intestine was removed when I was 18. The decision to have this surgery was the best decision that I have ever made. I am now 26 and have been in remission ever since I had my surgery. In the months leading up to the surgery, much like you it sounds, I was in some of the most severe pain that I have ever experienced in my life; nausea, vomiting, debilitating pain, no appetite, and pretty extreme weight loss (20lbs in 2 weeks) was the norm for me. Since then, there is nothing that I havent been able to do - every symptom that I ever experienced from Crohn's is a thing of the past. The 10 days I spent in the hospital, and the following recovery at home was certainly not my funnest of memories, yet looking back, those days have allowed me to live the rest of my days to the absolute fullest; for that, I hold no regrets. I completely understand where you are coming from and wish you and your family the best - this is just a bit of a speed bump, that's all.

Wow, just saw this after being on travel for a couple of weeks and out sick with a cold. Here are HUGE best wishes for your continued recovery and braveness in facing this down.



I'm rootin' for ya!!

I hope everything went well and you ar starting to feel better! my thoughts and prayers are with you. I can't wait to see our next project, I have truly enjoyed all of your work so far!



Keep your spirits up.



Della

Ryan .. take care of yourself and your family first. Please get well!

Hi Ryan,



Given a little time, you'll get these problems under control and be able to return to your life and work.



In the meantime, we'll hold you in our thoughts and prayers, and we'll hope for you speedy recovery.



Steve

Ryan,



My whole family and I are thinking of you and your family. Please do whatever it takes to get well, and don't try to return to things too soon. Your art and your artistic vision bring much joy into my life, and I'll be here whenever you're ready to come back. So be well, hug your kids, and take your time.

I wish you a good and HEALTHY 2009, keep up the good work and don't loose hope.

dear ryan,

i just wanted to send my best wishes to you at what must be a difficult and very uncomfortable time.

take care of yourself,

dee

We miss your art and your spirit. Please get well as soon as you can. Your art has been an inspiration to me in many ways - and I hugely admire your spirit in making a life for yourself in the way that you have. You are a rare person.



Play on!

Damn, that these things still can happen!

I wish you all the best for now and in the future.



Rgds, Marcel

I'm so sorry to hear about your illness, and I hope the operation is the last one you'll need for a long while and that you're feeling better soon. I am looking forward to your new project very much! :)

Get well soon. Hope to see more great work from you soon!! I would send you a pillow, but I don't know where you are at!!

Ryan,



The road to recovery may be arduous but you can, and you will, persevere.



Take it slow, the priority is your health.

These things happen to the best of us. I wish you good health for the future. I am most inspired by the abstracts that you create and look forward to enjoy more of them.

Ryan, accept a little encouragement from Australia. Stay on top, or to put it another way "Nil desperandum illegitimos carborundum" (don't let this bastard grind you down).



Know how it goes; been through similar situation myself with family.



Best wishes to you and yours. Hang in there mate, you have worldwide support and prayers in probably every religion from the Agnostics & Atheists to Zen Buddhism!

Ryan, best wishes for a speedy recovery. We all enjoy your art so much and respect your talent greatly. Take care of yourself and know that we support you in everything.

No worries Ryan - you gotta do what you gotta do. It's all about priorities.



Best of luck on the surgery and good wishes for a speedy recovery!

when he loses his tail?



A re-tail shop!



Get well!

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your recovery. Thanks for the great art (as always), and I'm sure that there is still more to come. Of course, please take your time and wait until you're reading before astounding us with more awesome images. God bless you and your family through the coming weeks.

it's a rough road, but stay tough! we love you and your work and wish you all the best with your procedure and recovery.



taiphun

God Bless Ryan. Work when you are ready and feel better soon.

Wishing you a speedy and as pain-free recovery as possible.

Hi! l hope you had that operation and is feeling close to normal, much better. lt's no joke when you don't feel good. Without your health, it seems nothing is really worth doing. You have such a great talent with this site, l just love it! You have that gift and l feel so grateful that l found your site, and that you are sharing all of your imaginary talent with us all. Keep up the good work! l love ALL of what you have acomplished here and soon please feel better.

l wish you ALL GOOOOD luck to go your way! So, feeling better makes you produce more great goodies for ua all to see.......

All the Best!

Lou

Dear Ryan,



In England it's customary to wish someone "Get well soon" when they have an illness. I'm sure in your case that many of the visitors to your site will think as I do and ask you to take the time you need to get well.



You have given us many wonderful images so we can enjoy ourselves whilst you recover. Do put yourself first on this one.



I wish you a full and healthy recovery.



Blessed be,



Patrick

All the best to you.....stand strong and only believe.....

So sorry to read about all that you have been going through, and are still going through. It saddened my heart; but it sounds like this will be toward the healing? Rest, and take care.

Brother, I would like you to know just how much your photography and images have been to our church. We will be praying for your complete healing as we meet this Sunday.

The Rev. Barclay Mayo

Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church

Pender Harbour, BC Canada

Wishing you the best of luck from my family! We love your artwork so much and have been fans for quite some time. You will be in our prayers!

Hans Nieper a genius doctor in Germany discoverd with disease and cancer it is a result of the lack of specific nutrients in the body so he flooded the body with nutritional minerals like Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium and Lithium Orotate. He cured, cancer, depression, high blood pressure and all kinds of ailments using these minerals and his work was virtually ignored here in the U.S. (because it would put many drug companies out of business). www.iherb.com has all of these mineral orotates for sale. www.wellnessresources.com has a superior Daily Energy Multi Vitamin with pure B-12 not the cheap cynacobalamin kind that most people take that breaks down in the body as cyanide. Cell Food from Vitamin Shoppe is great as well. I would give all these a shot and eliminate all meat from your diet. Within 3 months your symptoms will be gone. Take your disease into your own hands, our health care system is in the stone age and very few doctors know about nutrition, only how to write scripts for drugs. Also, some Yoga stomach exercises like Kapalpati Pranayam will help a lot. Take this info or leave it, but I have done my homework and have tried everything I am recommending to you. I wish you the best.



John

Ryan,



Very sorry to hear of your unfortunate situation. Life's speed bumps never seem fair. I wish you and your family the best of luck for a recovery and return to normal. I speak for many people when I say we can't wait for your new work to come down the tubes!



Cheers,



Kyle

Vitamin Shoppe carries a product called Cell Food. Which is liquid oxygen, hydrogen, plant enzymes and planet based aminos. You put 8 drops in water or juice 2 to 3 times a day. Do this for three months and eliminate meat from your diet. All will be fine. Flax Seed can help with constipation and obstruction from medications. I know having been on painkillers for back trouble. Check out: Cell Food, I was skeptical but it is a wonder supplement. Very, very good. Best of luck to you brother.



peace,

John

You been through a really rough time. Here's hoping that this time they treat you correctly and that you make a full recovery.



Just take care of yourself, we can wait for you.

take as much time as you need Ryan! there's no rush to please us with more renderings, we still have all of your past work to occupy us till then.



~Ben

Ryan,



It is tough to talk about anything out of the norm. We as people are not as open as we used to be. I admire your courage. I have a brother with it and most of the time, things go well for him. Hang in there and we will pray for you and your family. The job comes second. I am still enjoy looking at your past work. Thanks a bunch and you take care of you.

Psychiatry students were in their Emotional Extremes class. "Let's set some parameters," the professor said. "What's the opposite of joy?" he asked one student.

"Sadness," he replied.

"The opposite of depression?" he asked another student.

"Elation," he replied.

"The opposite of woe?" the prof asked a young woman from Texas.

The Texan replied, "Sir, I believe that would be giddyup."

Two hobbits walk into a bar where one of them picks up a barfly. They take her to a local motel; the first hobbit goes into the motel room while the other waits outside. Once the door closes, the hobbit on the outside hears strange noises through the door, "I can't do it, I can't do it, I CAN'T DO IT!"

In the morning, the second hobbit askes the first, "How did it go?" The first one answers. "It was embarrassing. I simply couldn't do it."

The second hobbit shook his head. "Manhood problems, eh?"

"No. I couldn't get on the bed!"

A young reporter went to a retirement home to interview an aged but legendary explorer. The reporter asked the old man to tell him the most frightening experience he had ever had.

The old explorer said, "Once I was hunting Bengal tigers in the jungles of India. I was on a narrow path and my faithful native gunbearer was behind me. Suddenly the largest tiger I have ever seen leaped onto the path in front of us. I turned to get my weapon only to find the native had fled. The tiger leapt toward me with a mighty ROARRRR! I soiled myself."



The reporter said, "Under those circumstances anyone would have done the same."



The old explorer said, "No, not then - just now when I went ROARRRR!"

My thoughts are with you. Stay positive; you will get better. And don't worry about anything but you.

Thanks for letting us all in on what's going on. Of course, you have my deepest hope that all goes well from here on. Best wishes also to your wife, kids, and the rest of your family, for they've been affected very much by all of this too. Get well soon!!!

Thanks for sharing your health issues with us. I understand how hard it is to share information like this with complete strangers, so I applaude your courage. I hope you are feeling better soon.

Take care of yourself...my family and I will be praying for you!

All your fans are out here wishing the best for you in what has to have been a tough, painful battle. I know sevral folks with Crohns and other digestive tract problems. It is live changing but you get to move forward. Hope the surgery is a huge success. I think aobut you everyday when I see your gorgeous work on my computer.



Sending good thoughts your way....

Denise

Hi Ryan,



It's horrible, Crohn's, one of my relatives had Crohn's, but survived after a long period of "hospital in, hospital out".

I really hope - when your surgeon removes that part - that this will be the last you see from Crohn's and that you will recover soonest.

OK, you need some medicine after, but that's something to overcome and not a problem.

Be positive, feel positive and heal.

You still have a lot to do in life.

Best wishes, a good health to you, from Peer55

Wish you well and a safe and speedy recovery

Just adding my voice here, take your time and get well!

sending lots of tlc - hope this gets everything settled for you and you are feeling so much better very soon!

My families prayers go out for you. We know what your going though my Brother was diagnosed with Crones years ago and was able to fight it off. He has not seen the signs of it in many years. Our prayers and best wishes go out to you for a safe and speedy recovery.

Ryan,



I often find it helps to look on the lighter side of things even in dark times. I am not poking fun at your situation but that I would share an equally "delicate" conversation.



When my wife was pregnant with our first child she developed hemorrids in her third trimester. As the Proctologist told us "it is common for this to happen as the baby drops lower" and the due date nears. However, during the last few weeks of pregnancy they were exacerbated. We often had to visit the ER and have them "opened". The doctors finally agreed to induce labor a week early so she could have emergency surgery as she was in a great deal of pain.



As they prepped her with her IV the Proctologist checked in one last time and confirmed the severity "Those are some of the most impressive I have seen in my 20 years". Still to this day I remember him using the term "impressive". Now my wife was very embarrassed about her "problem" and I never saw "them" until that night in the hospital. In pain and tired she asked me if I would rub some cream on them to help with the pain. I didn't hesitate but I did wonder what I might encounter. When I saw the nearly golf-ball sized hemorrhoids I immediately went from shock to complete empathy. I have had small ones in my life and I know how discomforting they were. These massive things attached to a dainty 9 month pregnant women...I couldn't fathom how she lasted this long!



Skip ahead...she gave birth friends and family quickly piled in then the doctor arrived for surgery. By this time all the friends and family knew the situation of her problem so my wife and they were joking about it. As the family shuffled out to let the doctor do his thing many jokingly said "we'll pray for you". My highly medicated wife yells out across the room "Pray for my ass too!"



Nine years later at family functions someone always says "Pray for my ass".



The morale of the story: Be careful what you say under anesthesia!

I'm wishing you all the best, and I'm not alone saying that our thoughts and prayers are with you!



Feel better soon!!!!

I'm incredibly sorry you have to endure this ordeal Ryan, it truly is horrible luck! Best wishes to you buddy! I love your art passionately and tremendously appreciate your tireless dedication to your users and your work. All of us do! Thanks so much for all you've done, hang in there!

Best wishes on a good and as painless as possible recovery Ryan. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

Best wishes to you and your family, we all go through something wonderful like this once in or twice in our lives. Still, I hope only the best for you and I'm sure everyone will understand your leave of absence. Take it easy and get better.

Ryan, I hope all went well for you procedure. My prayers go out to you through this painful and frustrating time. Take time to properly heal. God bless.

Stress, Stress, Stress. That is one of the big accelerators of Crohn's. You so need to rest & meditate, if you're into that. You need to sleep. You must not make yourelf do anything at all that you do not wish to do. Guilt from not doing what you perceive you should is counter- productive



Not wishing to pry, but, are you married? You need looking after. You need the right foods in the right amounts at the right intervals. The hospital can probably give you a diet chart. Scam everything you can while you're in there.



Gentle massage while you ar at home will help to relax you.



I am so glad you told us all. You can get help from so many people. Accept all the help that is offered if it seems good to you.



Get well



Gabi

It is a pain in the backside (no pun) of a disease... I have seen in friends.. but they are all living pretty normally now. I know you will be too!



Good luck!

S

Oh that's annoying.



Get Well Soon (and get well properly!!)!!

Wishing you all the best - don't hurry back until you're properly better :)

Get well soon.

Hope you get well soon. I'll pray for you.

I'm so sorry to hear that. Get well soon. Your images have helped me get through troubled times, so I hope we can do something to help you get through yours.

I know a few people with Chron's disease actually and I can understand the problems. I hope you feel better and we'll all be waiting patiently until you return!

I really hope you feel better.

I hope you get past this with as little additional pain and agony as possible! That's ashame about the chron's disease. I wish you all the best in the future with your health! I'll be patiently waiting for your return but understand you must put health and family at top priority right now.

Take care of yourself. Wishing you & your family Godspeed recovery. The commy will be fine, don`t hurry back because of us :)

I had the same surgery you are having almost 5 years ago. Give yourself some time after the surgery to heal and give your body time to rest. Took me about 3 weeks to finally start feeling better. This is a major deal and you definitely want everything to heal correctly. I know what type of pain you're in and I know that is pain that not even a bottle of Advil can touch. I just wanted to wish you good luck and quick recovery. Thank you for all of the wonderful wallpapers.

Just saw the post, hope everything went well and you're back on your feet without too much trouble. Good luck and best wishes.

Rest well, and take care of yourself! Don;t be returning to work until you feel you are 100% up to it. Best of luck, and hope you have a speedy recovery!



-Lessard

I wish you a speedy recovery from the surgery, indeed! Keep up the good spirits, keep your family close, and never stop doing what you love to do. As a Pharmacist who treats at least 10 Crohn's patients in my area, I can tell you that with careful monitoring of your own body, you can control the disease rather than be controlled by it. The drugs may not be fun to take but we really can help you live a normal life -- even with Crohn's. Know that lots of people are thinking about you and wishing you well.



Keep hope,



Derek J. Quinn, Pharm.D., R.Ph.

Pharmacist

Kalamazoo, MI

Sending positive thoughts your way. My dear friend had surgery for Crohn's last year, and while it has been a long road, he is doing MUCH better now. Hope your recovery is a smooth one after this surgery.

I really hope you get better soon, I know it's really hard to withstand having lots of operations one after another. My best wishes for you as always.

*looks at the other comments* I think you have a lot of friends who are all sending you their best. I'm one more!



Ryan, I hope you can finally embark on the path to true recovery. Best to you!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ryan, sounds like you're in the hands of excellent surgeons, your family and loved ones are there and you are in the right mindset, all the ingredients you need for a successful outcome.



Take care of yourself!



CT and family

I've never been to hospital... Never broken any bones... don't have any diseases... Judging by the replies you've got here, I'm fairly lucky.



I do have a disability though :(



Thinkin of ya. You have my sympathies.

My Prayers will be with you

I know it's tough right now. I spent the better part of last year and the year before pretty sick myself with Candidiasis. While not the same thing it's still pretty scary not knowing how things are going to turn out. But at least you have the correct diagnosis and have a plan on getting things taken care of. I'm sure I speak for everyone here wishing you the best of luck right now. Hopefully everything will work out ok.



Don't worry about DB right now. You've got more important things to deal with. Be with your family, your wife and beautiful kids. I'm sure it's pretty tough for them too. We'll be here when you're ready to come back. Take care and good luck.



Sean

Good Luck, mate!



Perhaps we can get a new abstract with an intestine theme... A commemorative image or something. Hehe!



Get well soon. We'll be praying for you from New Zealand.

Ryan,

I have been absent for awhile and came back to hear of your travails with the entrails. It's hard to believe one with such beautiful talent has to bear such pain. I'm confident, however, the universe will respond to great intention, and I intend to add mine on your behalf.

Get well fellow traveler...

Hang in there Ryan, it is great to hear you are on the mend. There are a lot of us out here pulling for you, and if there is ever anything we can do please drop us a line and let us know. Looking forward to the future.



-Zero Poet

-lifetime member

I'm glad to hear that you are slowly coming to grips with your diagnosis. As a member of the medical profession I wish you the best of luck. Fortunately, in the vast majority of cases, the disease can be brought under control very well. Just hang in there! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

A few years ago I went to the ER due to 2 days of none stop stomach problems. Crohn's disease. Before that day, I had never in my entire life been through so many test, scans, and other medical procdures in 1 weeks time. For the last year, i've been fine. But from things that I've read, It can spring back. No I'm forced to watch what I eat and drink. I use to be a big fan of habanero peppers. (One of the 3 hottest peppers in the world). Now I can't eat some so-called mild peppers.



My heart do cry out for you. Just to let you know, you are not alone.

That sounds like a real pain in the ass...

I know I know, I can't possibly have been the first to say it though.

I am sure everything will come out alright in the end.

Wait... that was worse...

I once met a dyslexic surgeon... he was a real cut up.

On no.. one-liners!

A priest, a Rabbi, and a Nun walk into a bar. The Rabbi says "What is this, a joke?"



Now there is an idea, let's stop telling Ryan what he already knows (that we are sorry, his art is great, and we will wait) and fill this place with jokes so he can have something to laugh at while he recovers.



187 cashews walk into a bar and ask the bartender for a drink. The bartender says "What are you, nuts?"

I hope that your recovery goes well for you. A personal friend just had this operation before New Years, and it was unfortunate knowing the difficulties associated with a problem like this. Good luck, and I hope things return to normal for you. Thanks for all of your wonderful art.

All the best and a speedy recovery to you, am wishing for a swift return and doing what you do best!

Good luck and your prayers are with you

I recently received an email about the benefits of Low-Dose Naltrexone(LDN) in treating Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn's, Multiple Sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases. It is worth your investigation. Be!



http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/01/06/can-ldn-really-help-multiple-sclerosis-rheumatoid-arthritis-and-other-autoimmune-diseases.aspx

Ryan, take all the time you need. I wish you all the best, and a speedy recovery.

I hope you feel better man. My brother is a doctor and I have spent a lot of time in the hospital for my family. I know how the hospital can cause depression. Keep your spirits up! Things will turn out well.

Thank you so much for trusting us enough to tell us the whole story.



Lots of love and prayers for your swift and long-term recovery.



xx

Sorry to hear of your problems. Hope you're well soon. Don't worry about us. We'll wait for you. Take care.

Good luck man. I know what it's like to be consistently under, having had a polynidal cyst develop and regrow after each attempt to remove it all from my tailbone. It took 4 surgeries to finally get rid of all of it. Left me with a scar that runs from the middle of my back to the bottom of my rear, a disfigured backside, and little to no feeling in the rear right. You have my sympathies :)

Hope you feel better soon!

Hi Ryan,

Hope everything goes well and you're feeling better soon.



Best wishes from Columbus, Ohio



Kevin

All the best wishes to you, get well soon.

I know that this disease will not stop you from your fantastic work. Will cross fingers for a quick recovery.

Hi Ryan,



I'm glad that you decided to share about your health issues (even given the risk of TMI).



As you know, I share your art with many people, and direct them to your site at every opportunity. Your work is a part of my life, and I've followed it for many years now, as you met your wife and started your family.



While we only communicate via email, *you* and your health (and your family, of course) are of interest/concern to me. I'm glad to hear that you are getting closer to a resolution of the ongoing issues, and I'm very glad you have chosen to let us know what's up.



Thank you for sharing your art with us, I cannot thank you enough for that.



All my best to you and your family,



- Wiz



Here's one of my nature photos, I hope you like it:

"Sunflowers in a Birdbath"
taken in Universal City, TX in June 2008

I would not want this to happen even to my worst enemy! You've had some absolutely terrible luck! I really hope that will change now. All the best from Oslo, Norway!

Throughout all of your correspondance over the years on the website I feel that I know you, which was proven when I read your last post, it stopped me in my tracks.

So from London I'd like to send some sincere get well wishes and a speedy recovery.

All the best mate

It is difficult to describe the little part you play on the stage of our lives...



Looking at one of your works of art takes the edge off of a tough day at work, and hoping for that next amazing image leads me to my bookmark toolbar where you are one of the first sites I check in my morning ritual before diving into the chaos of the day.



The one thing that life has repeatedly taught me from a young age is that there is ALWAYS time to stop and improve your health, and there is ALWAYS time to spend with family.



I know I speak for all of your fans when I say that we are horribly disappointed when we log in and there isn't another Michelangelo or Monet... but that we have more concern for you as a person than we do for our wallpaper.



Take time for what is most important, the rest will come together.

I'm sure you will have a great recovery. Just make sure to take your time. Best of get well wishes.

• "Ryan" goes into the hospital for a formerly undisclosed illness.

• Apple's CEO takes medical leave for "undisclosed medical rasons."

• Number of letters in "Ryan Bliss": 9

• Number of letters in "Steve Jobs": 9



Coincidence? I think not. Ryan Bliss _is_ Steve Jobs!!!

Get well soon, "Ryan." Apple needs you! (And we do, too.)

:)

Wow. Sounds like you've been through the ring. You're in my prayers. May God watch over you while you're under the knife.



-mph66

Thank you so much for sharing the uncomfortable details of your condition with all of us. I'm sure it's not easy to discuss but it gives us the opportunity to understand and support you that much better.



All the best wishes and healing energies being sent your way!



-Tracy :)

Ryan -



I'm sending all the healing energies and good vibes to you that I can!



Get well soon and I hope your recovery is relatively painless compared to what you've been having to deal with!





xo



Jenn

Hope you feel better soon. All the best from the Canadian Artic

just take the time and get better... will do you a world of good. Hope that you have a speedy recovery this time and no worries. I for one would wait for sometime for more of your work..Love it to pieces...

Thanks and good luck

I hope you feel better soon. That is a really tough issue to deal with. I wish you all the best. Deonna Carroll

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Ryan!

Sorry to hear about your illness. I have had co-workers and I have family members with Crohn's disease. They have all been able to lead completely normal lives. I am sure it is scary right now, but it will work out. You are in my prayers.

Hey,



Sorry to hear of what's going on. I hope all turns around for you. Suprisingly, I have a little information that may or may not help you. My sister-in-law has a very very severe case of Chrone's and it's nasty stuff. She goes for regular treatments and infusions which have been helping but what has worked for her the best is a treatment called Remicade. Since she started on that about two years ago, she has only been hospitalized once with a flair up and it went away in about half the time her usual flairs did. I obviously don't know what you have talked about with your doctor's nor am I a doctor but if you haven't talked about that treatment, it may be worth a question.



Best of luck to you and I hope you feel better soon.



- Justin

Ryan, I am so very sorry to hear about this, but it sounds like your operation will be a very good one with people that know very well what to do. I wish you a speedy recovery and the fact they say you'll be able to live a normal life after it (minus the monthly vitamin shot) is superb to hear.

I hope everything goes well for you. Don't rush your recovery!

Dear Ryan,



Thank you for sharing your story, awful as it sounds !



Healing thoughts from cold Denmark and all the best to you and your family !



Many thoughts

Lotte

Please know you are in our thoughts. We appreciate very much the enjoyment you've given us with your artwork. You are very talented. Intestinal problems run in my family too so I know the misery that can ensue. Best wishes for your pain to subside quickly as well as a short road to recovery!

Get well soon, all the best from London :)

I wish you a speedy recovery!

We are all wishing you the best, hope everything goes well :)

Hope you feel better and your recovery is as easy as possible. I look forward to enjoying my lifetime membership for many years to come ;)

Ryan,

I had a friend in college who had this disease, and though he had bouts with it, where he was very uncomfortable, for the most part he lived a normal, healthy life. It's nothing to be ashamed of, and please don't think we don't all understand that your health comes first. Best wishes to you and your family, and get well soon.

Sending wishes for a speedy recovery! Get well soon.

We all hope you recover quickly and painlessly!



Get back to the "old drawing board" as quick as you can.



;-)

I hope these health issues clear up for you soon, keep your spirits up! It sounds like you have a positive outlook for the future which can make all the difference during your recovery.



Best wishes to you and your family for a fast recovery. We'll all be here waiting patiently for however long you need.



--

Evan

Ryan,



I've never posted comments on your site before, but this time I feel compelled to relay to you my well-wishes.



Several years back, my brother was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (a condition very similar to crohn's--only it's an inflammation of the large instead of the small intestine). On a few occasions, the infection has been so bad that my family has had to rush my brother to the emergency room. I remember one time that was particularly scary: my brother's hemoglobin count was one-third what it was supposed to be. I was very scared because I love my brother very much.



I don't mean to add to your anxiety by telling my story. I just want you to know that I empathize with you and your situation. Recently, my brother has started on a new treatment called "remicade," and since then, he has improved TREMENDOUSLY. He is back to his old spunky, healthy self.



I know that things are probably unbearable for you right now. I don't know you at all, but I hope and pray that, like my brother, you too will experience a speedy and sizable improvement, whether it be through this surgery that you are about to endure or some other future treatment.



By all the comments left for you so far, it is clear that you have the support of hundreds. Hold on. You'll get through this.



My Best,

Sam

Ryan,

You have all my positive thoughts that I can send your way. I hope by the time you read this it will be all over and you will be recovering. I have a friend with Crohn's Disease so I can empathize somewhat. I have my own problems, but that's another story. Best of luck and take good care of yourself! I love your work! You are obviously a very talented, creative person.

Lyn

Hello, I am a new Member and just read the update on your well being. I would just like to wish you a speedy recovery and to let you know that you are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story and beautiful work!!

My best wishes for you in your time of healing, for both YOU and your family. Take your time and don't rush.

It just might be the best time to stop and actually smell the roses enjoy spending time with the family.



Best wishes always

Ryan,



I've been following your work online for the last 7 years and have been extremely impressed with your work.



That is why I was so shocked to here about your current condition. I have been praying, and hoping you will have a full recovery. I can not even begin to imagine what kind of pain you have been feeling the last couple of months. This lastest surgery better clear up all the infection, or I am going to those doctors myself and giving them a piece of my mind!



Ok, maybe I won't get that extreme. But I want you to know that I do care about you, and your family, and am praying you will have a speedy recovery.



God Bless,



Jordan

We'll still appreciate your wallpapers just the same whether you get back to us in a couple weeks or a couple months. Plus know you can catch up on all the great shows that have been on recently! I'll put my stamp of approval on House but after going through surgery that might not be the best option.



Hope the recovery goes well

I hope everything has worked out for you and that you feel better after this...

Damn, buddy. If you can get better in the next few weeks you are a very strong individual. My friend has Crohn's and he was off work for eight months and has had a dozen surgeries by now. He only just came back to work a couple months ago.



Best wishes and may you have strength to get through this difficult time. Also strength to your family as they are usually the unremembered "collateral" damage when a loved one gets sick.

All the best on your recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I hope everything goes perfect and you feel better soon!

I hope the surgery went well, was successful and that your recovery is swift and comfortable. Really, best of luck for you and your family!

I have one family member and one good friend with Crohn's Disease, and I see the difficulties they face very often. It's very tough condition, so I fervently wish you and other Crohn's patients a full and complete recovery, with no relapses.



Just last month Science Daily reported that surgeries to help this condition are making steady progress. Here's hoping you get the best of care from your doctors.



All the best!

I echo what I am sure many other have said. Do what is best for your family and for you. My family will keep you in our prayers and hope you can get back to doing the things you love soon. Hearing to open up about a common (but understandably embarrassing) disease oddly makes me feel like I am part of some secret society where will all look out for and care about each other. Wishing you well in your recovery.

Well, if your year is starting out this crappy, you can figure that it will only get better from here! Thank you for sharing with your fans what's been going on, it shows us how much you care. :-) Take care of yourself, and don't rush the healing process too much. I've been here for several years, as have many of your fans, and I doubt we're going anywhere. :-)



Get well soon!

Just want to wish you the best Ryan. I've had to take time off work before due to being unwell (appendix rupture) which had me off for close to 3 months.



Its not a nice experience and leaves you feeling helpless. We'll ass be here when you get back. For now we can only wish you and your family the best as an illness affects the whole family.



But like you said, you should be ok soon so thumbs up from me and like i said, all the best :D



Mark (Ireland)

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I wish you the very best, the quickest recovery to continuing good health!



David

AS a long time subscriber to your website, I was saddened to hear that you have not been well. It sounds like the ordeal you have endured so far has been pretty awful.



I had a pretty bad year last year with a couple of clumsy accidents (falling down the stairs at home and breaking my ankle), so I understand how these things really mess with your life as you know it.



I will be sending you much healing energy. :)

I'm sorry to hear about your ailments and I pray that after this you will never have to deal with any of what you've been going through again. Trust in God and you can get through anything. Thank you for your many beautiful wallpapers and I look forward to seeing what you've got in the works. Take care.





Jordan (Magneto)

Sorry to hear about everything you're going through, but thanks for having the guts to share your story with everyone. You never know, you might have helped out someone else who may have a similar, but undiagnosed condition as yours.



Get some rest and get well soon! I can't wait for the next wallpaper. Your site is the first one I check each day for updates! Take care!

All the best wishes for a speedy healing and recovery. Please take the best care of yourself! :)

I hope you get well soon Ryan more so for yourself and the family's sake than anything else. I hope your wife and kids stay strong and get you through this awful time.



This disease must have came about because of something you ingested.



My guess is something in your daily diet that you are unknowingly eating has finally caused this problem. If you could find that then it might stop.



I don't believe the human body just wakes up one day and decides to attack you for no reason. Something had to have caused it right?

I hope everything goes smoothly and you are back in good order very soon! I know we all like to know what is going on with our favorite digital artist, so thank you for keeping us filled in. Hoping all the best, be safe, and get well soon!!

I hope you get better real soon.

Ryan,



As I have learned, through family illness and passing, that you must take care of you and your family. I think you have given us enough amazing artwork to hold us over for a while. Just take care of you and any half human being will understand.



Godspeed in your recovery,



Russ

Our thoughts are with you! You concentrate on healing up! I can't tell you how much i look forward to everytime i log on and i see a new piece of art you have created! But i can be patient! You are worth it!



Maddie

So sorry to hear of all the trials you've been going through. The good this is that the doctors are taking care of you and you'll be as good as new in no time! Rest well, and I look forward to much more artwork from you!



Derek Strickland

I wish you good luck and my thoughts are with you Ryan.

I'm sure you'll be fine in the long term, just think about your health now. My prayers with you mate!



Roberto

Best of luck for the future and wishing you a speedy recovery.

Make sure you keep yourself well

as your images always cheer me up,

as i have a diffrent one every day on my main machine i keep finding new ones to amaze me.

Thank you very much and keep up the good work,

but think of your health first

Ryan,



Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hopefully the worst is over and things will be much better from here on out. Take your time recovering and then take some time to enjoy life with your family. Work will wait, we'll still be hear when you return. Some time for perspective and pleasure will probably help getting the creative juices flowing anyway.



Regards,



--Kevin

Hope the operation goes well, and you get better soon!

Hope you get real well soon and that your life will be back to normal!

Wish u all the best!

Just what I wrote in the subject...

Your work is unvaluable... You'll be better soon, I'm sure.

You're always in our thoughts and prayers.



Onofrio (from Sicily)

Hope all went well and that you are on the road to recovery as I write this note, Best wishes to you all

All I can offer is my best wishes for your speedy recovery, and my love to you and your family. You've done so much to lift my spirits through your inspirational work on these wallpapers, it's about time you had a chance to rest, relax and recuperate.

just want to say my thoughts and prayers are with you for a successful recovery.

Hope you are resting and on your way to a speedy recovery.

my love goes out to you.

Ryan, I'm an ER nurse so I know full well what you've been going through. I am amazed at the output and quality of work you have put out during the time of your illness. The beach scenes of yours have always been my favorites and the last one was simply stunning.It only proves to me the passion you have for your art. Best wishes for you and your family. I hope by now you are recovering nicely.

Seriously, I hope you feel better

Sorry to hear of your problems :( Hopefully this op will sort you out and you can get back to normality soon. We'll all be here when you get back, so don't go rushing things! Your health comes first.



*hugs from a random Brit you've never met*

Here's to a full and speedy recovery!

Hope things turns out well for you.

Wow...



That's horrible.



Less horrible than what I had been thinking - since Crohn's has a reasonably good chance of leading long and 'healthy' life after the fact. Sorry to hear that you were one of the not so lucky statistics that had a lot of complications.



But glad to hear that sun appears to be shining on the horizon.



Take care of yourself! I'd rather wake up to a message that you're taking some time off that one saying you've been taken from us by not taking the time to heal fully :(



*hugs* to you and your family!!

Horrible condition, as you know, and here's hoping you are one of the ones who can manage it with minimal conditions from here on out.

I had been getting up set that there had not been a new picture yet. Now I feel like a selfish jerk, sorry. Best Wishes!!

Best of luck and get well soon!

Best wishes, and I hope you get well soon!

I know how hard it is to be diagnosed with something you would rather not deal with, but, remember....you will improve! I've got issues with my spine, after years of working in law and labs, and, unfortunately, repair is not an option for my condition. Living and working with it is difficult when you know it will never improve. We do what we have to and we get through -- it's the cards we were dealt in life and we make the most of each day. You will find that what you have experienced will now take you down different avenues that you may not have traveled in the past. Be strong, think positively, heal and feel better! You are a talented guy and should be proud of your accomplishments. I wish you all the best as you recover. Here's to a Happy New Year!

Best wishes, Ryan. I sincerely hope this operation takes care of it all as they predict. You've obviously suffered more than anyone should. Hang in there.

That is all that matters... your projects can wait, and so will we. You need to heal in order for you to move on with this and take care of you and yours. Your in our thoughts.

You and your family are in my family's prayers. Take care of your self.

Your work has given me (or rather my monitor) years of enjoyment. I wish you a quick recovery and hope all goes well.

No doubt about it: PAIN SUCKS!!! I wish you speedy recovery and a long lifetime of well-being.

Grim news. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

get well soon!

Good luck in your recovery. You should take all the time you need because that is the last thing you want to do it try to get back to full speed too soon.



Eagerly awaiting your anticipated next project that you keep dropping teasers about.

My fiance has the disease and it only became full blown about 4-5 years ago. Her brother has it and has been in and out of the hospital all his life due mostly to his poor decision making. While I don't have the disease, I can tell you that while the surgery will be unpleasant, and the likely colostomy bag will be uncomfortable, after its all over you'll feel better then you have in a long time. After you allow your body to repair the damage to your intestines, its much easier to manage. Still its a tough road because even after the surgery, getting the drugs to the right level for you without exposing you to danger is hard. The steroids help my fiance a lot and totally alleviate her symptoms but have unfortunate side effects and become dangerous if taken for too long. There are many, many books on the disease, and since you are in the hospital, I suggest asking your wife to go to your local book store and pull a few off the shelf, perhaps with some suggestions from your specialist. I'd suggest some myself but I don't live with my fiance, and I wont see her until the weekend unfortunately since she teaches skiing during the week. Good luck with your recovery and I hope you feel better.

I've known several people with Crohns, and I understand full well how painful and miserable life becomes during a flare, particularly a prolonged one.



Here's a long pull on some extra-strong stout to a successful surgery and a smooth recovery!

I am so sorry to hear you have been in so much pain and I am glad you may see improvement now. I work with someone who is going through this and it is a real trial. Get well soon!

I think everyone goes through something in their lifetime that truly tests their ability to stay together and endure through the worst of health. I know I've been there a few times.



It seems to me that you have a good attitude despite the struggles you're enduring.



I wish you the best of luck. Continue to be smart and positive, and you'll find yourself feeling better every day. And never lose your desire to create :)



Best,

Steve

hey, just thought i would throw in another good luck on a speedy recovery and that everything goes good. Best of luck to you!



Brandon

Sounds like a very rough year+. May you recover to good health soon!

I have a friend with the same illness, not fun for her. My best wishes for a speedy recovery.

You have a truly magical talent and I look forward to when you are fully recovered to continue your passion!

Ouch, it hurts just to think about it! I wish you good ju-ju and the best of God's blessings!

I hope you feel better soon and that all the medical attention will get you back on track!



Sincerely,

Daniel

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Best of luck with your surgery - please take your time getting better. We'll all be rooting for you!

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go thru this.

Good luck!

Hey Ryan



Sorry to hear about the medical issues you're going through. Keep your head up and get well.

Sorry to hear of your health battles, but am more amazed at your upbeat, positive outlook on both your immediate and future health outlook. And that you're chomping at the bit while you got all this going-on around and inside you!! You are better man than I, and wish you all the best in the days and years ahead.... Take care of yourself - we'll all still be here (in awe of your talent) when you're ready to get back... - Ray

I'm sorry to hear that you have been going through so much Ryan. I can't even imagine the pain that you must be going through. And to think, after all those months you STILL did great work for us.



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family while you endure this procedure. Hopefully, you can come through strong and even better than you were before.



Hang in there, make a full recovery and I'll see your work in the next couple of weeks.



thanks for the great art. I'll think of you every time I look at my computer.



Love,

Lisa

My brother was misdiagnosed with Crohn's about two years ago, and my mother (who's a nurse) started crying hysterically. That right there told me it was serious business.



Anyway, best of luck to you buddy. Get well.

Best wishes to you and your family!

Wow - I'm so sorry to hear of your terrible health issues :( I wish you well and hope you are feeling better soon. I don't know if you've ever heard of Edgar Cayce but I have been reading some books based on his readings for a couple of years now and I've found some of his remedies helpful for some of my own health issues. Here is a link to an article about Crohn's disease on the A.R.E. website:

http://www.edgarcayce.org/health/database/health_resources/crohns-disease.asp



Maybe the information will be helpful to you :)

All of us here in the land of the nippon wish you a good recovery. Take care of yourself, take time to heal, listen to your body, it will talk to you and tell you what to do.



kamisama to ishoni ga yume de naoshite, odaijini nasate kudasai

Well, Ryan, after reading up on what Crohn's disease actually is, I want to send my warmest wishes that this surgery aids you in getting better. There is no actual cure, but hopefully the meds they give you will help keep it in check. I'm so sorry for your diagnosis, and I keep you and the family in my warmest wishes and thoughts.

I know you are probably recovering from surgery right now, so here's to the hospital food and hot nurses LOL :)

Get well soon!

get well soon!

*hugs and lights a candle for you* Get better, man.

Hey Ryan,



I'm sure you are recieving tons of well wishes, but I wanted to add one more!! Here is to a speedy, full recovery!!! I'm looking forward to seeing a new blog about how you are doing well and enjoying life with your family! I'm also intrigued about your "cool new project"! All the best!

Ryan I was saddened to hear of your condition & all the surgery, pain & ER visits you've had. I truly sympathize & empathize as I've had chronic gut/abdominal/genitial area pain since I broke my neck at sixteen. The pain has increased every year to the point I'm almost bedfast now so I get the frustration of not being able to do or make enough time to do most anything. I hope & believe your struggle, efforts & surgeries will be successful & you will once again have a relatively normal body & life to share with your family. I'm truly happy for that. Hang in there & good luck Ryan. I'm rooting for you & your family. God bless & my best thoughts, hopes & prayers I send to you & everyone in your recovery & in dealing with your condition triumphantly going forward. :):):) Take care friend as it seems I've known you so long now. :D



tommy

I'm so sorry you've had to go through such a painful situation. I hope your surgery went well and that you have a speedy recovery. I also hope you can get back to normal life and that this does not cause you any more pain after your recovery.



Reading about all you've been through this past year, I must say you've been very brave and I'm impressed with the amount of great work you've put out while going through such a difficult situation.



Get well soon! And take your time recovering; we'll wait.

Hi Ryan



Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

Hi Ryan,

This is my first time posting. I'm actually taking care of some patients with Crohn's disease right now so I can understand the frustrations and setbacks you've had to deal with. Good luck with the surgery and your follow-up, and I look forward to the day that you can do your amazing work pain-free.

Best Wishes, Ryan. Give yourself time to recover. Your fans will be here when you get back.



Listen to your doctors, but also MAKE THEM LISTEN TO YOU.



Vaya con Dios.

I'll go ahead and knock on wood, but it's a blessing that it looks like you'll be getting better soon. My sympathies for the tough times, and I sincerely hope your life can return to normal after this.

Big get well soon hugs to you.



I know it feels odd the whole of cyber space knowing about your condition but we all undersdtand and give you a big web-hug.

It will all be ok



Take your time and get better soon



Lochnessmonster xxx

Heres hoping for a speedy recovery.

Hey Ryan,



I certainly hope that you get well soon. I've been following your wallpapers for quite a while, and I decided to become a member around Christmas time.



You are a very talented person, and I eagerly anticipate for your speedy recovery and subsequent healthful and non-infected living :)



Keep going at it!





Parth

I hope things go well and want you to know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.



Take your time, we will all still be here when you return.

Hey Ryan!



Me and my sibling have been dealing with Crohn's since we were both 16. I understand your issues, it's really rough. But luckily its very manageable once you get it under control. I myself have been going without a flareup or any major symptoms with no medication for 8 months!



I'd like you to know that your art has always inspired me, even when my illness has drug me into the depths of depression. Just know that all the other Crohnies out there know what you're going through and are rooting for you!



Best of wishes and good luck with your surgery.

Hi Ryan, hang in there! Definitely thinking about you. And as you know, people can lead totally normal lives with Crohn's disease. You're in my thoughts.

Best,

Forest

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ryan. Thanks for all your hard work on these amazing pieces of art. Here's to a speedy recovery.