Mike Venturino hospitalized

[Rocky Raab]

I have it from a reliable source on another board that our member Mike Venturino is in the hospital due to complications following his lap-band surgery. He is in no danger, but will be on an IV diet for two weeks.

I'll post more when I know more.

[skeet1]

Prayers and best wishes to Mike.

Skeet1

[PatMarlin]

Get well soon Mike!

[Jon K]

Mike,

Thoughts and prayers.....Get Well Soon.

Jon

[lead-1]

Get well and God bless.

[doubs43]

I'm sorry to hear it. I wish Mike a speedy recovery and may 2010 be the best year ever for him and his family. Mike has a lot more good writing to do!

[iron mule]

mike take care // hope to see you back soon// in good shape and doing well
mule

[wiljen]

Take Care and get well soon. I've heard those lap bands can be problematic, hope his is a one time thing.

[1Shirt]

A speedy recovery Mike!
1Shirt!:coffee:

[dragonrider]

Get well soon Mike.

[2ndAmendmentNut]

Hope you get well soon Mike.

[BruceB]

My heartfelt sympathies to you, Mike.

After spending considerable time in five different hospitals in 2008, and escaping 2009 without serious medical problems, I can say that you'll leave the hospital with great relief ....and gratitude for the people and the treatment and care they gave you.

I join everyone here who await the news of your recovery, and add to their hopes for a fine and happy 2010. Besides, we NEED to have you on the top line for the 2010 Nevada Cast Bullet Shoot, at which we anticipate your attendance.

All the best to you.

[Range Gypsy]

I hope you are feeling better soon, Mike and best wishes in 2010

[Tazman1602]

Good Luck and Godspeed to recovery Mike. Hope to see you back soon.

Art

[timkelley]

If they don't let you out soon, let us know, somebody will come break you out.

[kbstenberg]

Mike get well soon. We need your knoledge back here!
kevin

[IllinoisCoyoteHunter]

Hopefully ya got a couple good lookin' nurses takin care of ya! If that is the case, he may NOT wanna get well!! NAwww! Just kiddin! Get well soon buddy, our thoughts and prayers are with you!

[StarMetal]

Speedy recovery Mike. You sure believe in starting off the New Year with a bang. Let's get back out where you belong and that's in the field banging all those great guns.

Joe

[Gar]

Mike, you're in our prayers.

[dubber123]

Get well soon, Mike. I think having hospital food has sped more peoples recoveries than anything else.. Ugh.

[pmeisel]

Prayer for speedy recovery.

[largom]

Mike, All my wishes for a speedy recovery.

Larry

[mroliver77]

Dang,
Mike and Rush both. Get well soon Mike.
Jay

[Three44s]

Prayers sent in the New Year for Mike ...........

Speedy recovery and lots more guns and stories!!!!


Three 44s

[Echo]

Man! Both Mike and Rush in hospital at the same time, leaving us to stumble along without their immediate guidance. Happily, we have been good accolytes, and are not totally lost...

Can we find out the hospital? I would like to send flowers...

[Mel-4857]

Get Well SOON.Our prayers are with you. Mel& Maddie

[jlchucker]

Get well soon, Mike.

[smoked turkey]

Mike: We in the shooting sport are all the more rich because of you and your thoughtful insights. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Yavonne at this time. Godspeed for your total recovery.

[9.3X62AL]

Very sorry to read this, Mike. Prayers outbound for a safe and speedy recovery, with comfort for Yvonne as well.

[corvette8n]

Get well soon Mike, I really enjoy reading your articles.

[madcaster]

Best wishes to you Mike,kneemails going up for you as well!

[Mugs]

Best wishes and get well soon.
Mugs

[Gee_Wizz01]

Mike, we are praying for your speedy recovery. Hope you feel better soon.


Gary

[canyon-ghost]

Get Well soon, Mike. The sunshine and Shootin' Shack will be waiting for you, just like me!

[WILCO]

If they don't let you out soon, let us know, somebody will come break you out.

I'll supply the truck! Get well soon Mike.

[44man]

Me too, I wish the very best. No more pain and tears then something like this!
Get well and come back and butt heads with me again, you are my friend.

[NVcurmudgeon]

Mike, hurry up and recover quickly. We all need you back at your range and computer. My wife adds her best wishes. Her eyes cross when cast bullets are mentioned, but she joined your fan club when she saw the pictures of you and your dogs. Bill and Fran

[Ekalb2000]

Your in our prayers.

[Recluse]

Hang in there, Mike, and be thankful that Obama care hasn't kicked in yet.

:coffee:

[45nut]

Best wishes and get well soon Mike.

[Dean D.]

Get well soon Mike, we miss your smilin mug around here!

[Rockydog]

Mike, Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Rockydog

[StarMetal]

I spoke with Mike's wife and he's not out of the woods. Not doing so well. It appears that his stomach band has moved up to his esophagus. Boys, he is in need of our prayers.

Joe

[Phat Man Mike]

Prayers from our house for him

[square butte]

Prayers to you and yours Mike. Get well soon. We want you around here for many years to come. All the Best

[mroliver77]

I just sent round 2 of prayers for Mike. It does sound serious. Kinda makes my problems look small.
Jay

[405]

Prayers in work for you Mike

[No_1]

Get well soon Mike. If ya need anything you got to ask (don't be proud) cause we can't read minds.

Robert

[MT Gianni]

Get well soon Mike. Prayers sent.

[7br]

Mike, If you have firearms that need care and feeding, just let me know.

On a more serious note, My prayers for a speedy recovery are going out. Several years ago, a coworker claimed she could introduce me to Joe Walsh, I respectfully declined explaining that there is no way the meeting would be comfortable for either one of us. I wouldn't mind meeting Mike and I will even purchase the adult beverages if he travels to this part of Kansas.

[twotrees]

Mike,

Get well soon, that is the most expensive, worst service/food hotel that you can be in.

Get out soon Buddy.

TwoTrees and RedFoxy

[exile]

We are praying for you Mike. Hope you are back to writing, reloading, casting and shooting soon.

exile

[Bent Ramrod]

Best wishes Mike, and get well soon.

[Char-Gar]

Mike.. I will pray for your swift and complete recovery every day.. Charles Graff

[MtGun44]

Mike,

Get well soon. I'll say a prayer for your quick recovery.

Bill

[Dframe]

Hope you're out and about soon. We miss you here.

[badgeredd]

God's care & speedy recovery to you, Mike.

Edd

[Alchemist]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Mike.

[enfield]

Mike , hope you get well very soon. Hospitals are no place for a person who has a lot more to teach us . I value the info I've read here and in your magazine articles and I'm sure that even your closest BPCR competitor hopes for your speedy recovery. all the best, Ward.

[Wayne Smith]

We will be praying for your speedy recovery to full health very soon. Blessings on the MD's and nurses who are caring for you. Keep the faith Mike.

[cbrick]

Just last night I was reading some of your past Handloader articles then today I hear of this. I learned for myself that hospitals are a pretty lousy way to get some time off.

Prayers for a rapid and complete recovery.

Rick

[phaessler]

Get well soon, and praying for you Mike.

Pete

[waksupi]

Hang in there, Mike. Lots of range time ahead of you yet.

[462]

Mike,

Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery.

[swheeler]

Get well soon, Mike.

[crabo]

Man! Both Mike and Rush in hospital at the same time, leaving us to stumble along without their immediate guidance. Happily, we have been good accolytes, and are not totally lost...

Can we find out the hospital? I would like to send flowers...

He would probably appreciate pure lead more. I am praying for a speedy recovery and guidance and wisdom for the doctors.

[RBak]

Terrible news for a New Years day! Prayers to Mike and his family.

Russ...

[sqlbullet]

Best of luck Mike. I hope you are back out and about soon.

[Circuit Rider]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Mike, and to Yvonne. Circuit Rider

[peterthevet]

Mike.....an Aussie fan of your articles is wishing you a speedy recovery. Hang tough buddy - the shooting world needs more people like you.....down to earth, full of commonsense and with a kind heart (yep you can detect all of that in your articles)!!You are in my prayers....Regards Peter

[sagacious]

Hope you're up and attem soon, Mike!

[bruce drake]

Mike,

If they let you have internet access at the hospital/prison...Our wishes are going out to ya!

Bruce

[Heavy lead]

Ditto's from MI, prayers sent Mike, Yvonne too.
We love you man.

[docone31]

Mike, do not fall asleep. Do not let them snuff you in the hospital!
Seriously, get on your feet!
Miss your posts.

[Captain*Kirk]

Is this the same Mike Venturino of bookwriting fame?

[Bad Water Bill]

Is there another one?

[Captain*Kirk]

Not that I'm aware of.....just thought I'd ask?
Get well soon, Mike!

[Farmall 1066]

Just in from the garage and a night of casting bullets, and I find this!:sad:

Hoping and praying for your speedy recovery. May God be with you and the Mrs., and those who care for you.

Andy

[Big Country]

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[BBA]

Best Wishes

[oldhickory]

Awe dog-gone it Mike! We're too short on good gun writers these days. Get well soon and know you got friends all over the world praying for you pal![smilie=s:

[clintsfolly]

Get Well Soon!!!! Clint

[pls1911]

Can't follow your dream while cooped up with Nurses...
Hope you get out into the fresh air soon.
Keep your eye to the horizon,
and nose to the wind,
that trouble not sneak up on ya agin.

[Boz330]

Best wishes and prayers Mike, Get well soon.

Bob

[jnovotny]

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

[paul s]

Get well soon! Stacey says hello and she's praying for you.

Paul S in TN.

[blackthorn]

From our house to yours---Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[jameslovesjammie]

Get well soon, Mike!

[Bull Schmitt]

Mike,

Prayers are on their way for a full and speedy recovery.

Bull Schmitt

[snake jenkins]

prayers sent
Mike hope you will be back to shooting soon

[JudgeBAC]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[StrawHat]

Prayers and good wishes for a speedy recovery.

[chasw]

Get well soon, Mike. You are the gun writer I hold in highest esteem. Your advanced knowledge of reloading and bullet casting is genuine. - CW

[Rico1950]

Mike,
Get well soon. Your in our prayers.
Rico1950

[shooterg]

Don't just lay there ! Write some articles on boolit casting(the guys here have done all the research !), get a few ahead, then you can shoot more when you're outta there and be ahead of deadlines...

Get well, dude.

[woody1]

Mike,

Just spoke to the Great Spirit regarding your speedy and complete recovery.

Regards, Woody

[Freischütz]

Mike - get well quickly. However, if you have to be down, winter is a good time for it.

[Greg]

Get well and God Bless Mike

[danski26]

Get well soon Mike!

[geargnasher]

Hang in there, Duke!

We're all pulling for you, man. Are the IV meals as bad as the cafeteria food?

Gear

[Tom W.]

The more nurses that you get interested in, the faster they'll ship you out... Get well soon!

[Just Duke]

Come back at shoot with us Mike. :)

[1874Sharps]

Mike,

I send my prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery for you! I have always enjoyed your articles and books.

Joel

[STP22]

Mike,

Get well soon please.

Scott

[Muskrat Mike]

God Bless and I'm praying for a speedy recovery!

[geargnasher]

The more nurses that you get interested in, the faster they'll ship you out... Get well soon!

Or the faster Yvonne will ship you out :shock:

Please keep us updated if you can.

Gear

[Wireman134]

Mike get well soon, you do the sixgun a much needed service...[smilie=s:

[DevilDog83]

Added to prayer list, get well soon Mike

[j23]

Get well soon Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[w30wcf]

Rocky,
Thank you for informing us. I was very sorry to learn of this.
Sending prayers for Mike and his family.

w30wcf

[jleneave]

Sorry to hear this news. Get well soon!!


Jody

[rick/pa]

Get well soon, Mike. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[cowboyt]

Mike may all be well with you- come back soon! I spent 6 months in one in 55 & 56 and know how much of a drag it is.

Long time reader of yours
cowboyt

[mroliver77]

Any updates on Mikes condition? Or addy to send cards?
Jay

[Bigjohn]

Or the faster Yvonne will ship you out :shock:

Please keep us updated if you can.

Gear

Elin had a bag of golf clubs to choose from; what would Yvonne choose? MP-40. Thompson? :mrgreen:

Seriously, Mike, Get well soon; otherwise, I may have to stop buying Handloader & Rifle magazines. :violin:

[Trailblaster]

Mike,get well soon you have a lot of people pulling for you.

[bobke]

i've got some really cool photos of b17's and dday from my dad's assignment in a photo recon squadron from ww2 that i'll show ya as soon as you get your butt out of that hospital. but you've got to get out first. how's that for motivation? get well, you've a lot to share with your readership out here. best to you and your family.
bobke

[David2011]

Mike,

Hope you feel well enough to keep writin'. We NEED your words. It would be a shame to waste all that time. :wink: Hope you're back on your feet soon! :Fire:

David

[rockrat]

Prayers up and wishing you a quick recovery.

[Adam10mm]

Hope he's back on his feet soon.

Venturino and Layne Simpson are my favorite writers.

[NavyEngineer]

Hope you get well soon.

[EMC45]

Come on back Mike! We hope you mend quickly!!!

[Ron.D]

Mike. Get well soon. I still need more learnin!!! Ron.D

[jh45gun]

Get well soon Mike

[Marlin Junky]

Yes, get well soon! We're hoping for a speedy, 100% recovery.

Blessing,
MJ

[MakeMineA10mm]

Wow, this is the kind of news that's like a punch in the gut. Hope you're up and out of there real soon, Duke!

Prayers, best wishes, and hopes that you can get out and burn through some cans of ammo in your favorite guns!