Happy New Year. As you may have noticed, my byline hasn’t been up on the site for a few days. That’s because the holidays weren’t exactly my most jolly.
I had a heart attack on Dec. 28. I was able to walk into the hospital for treatment that night and have been recovering here ever since. With the support of my family and my team, I am on the road to a full recovery. I am going to be OK.
Katie and Liz and the rest of the team will be posting updates on my progress on the site. I’ll be back and writing again as soon as possible.
Now living a healthier life isn’t just one of my New Year’s resolutions, it’s doctor’s orders. Friends and family have purged my apartment of smokes, scotch and all my favorite fatty foods — I am even going to be drinking decaf. I won’t be refashioning my avatar’s stogie with a celery stick, but I will be taking better care of my health.
I hope you do, too.
Best wishes,
Om
An important note from Managing Editor Carolyn Pritchard: If anyone wants to send get-well messages to Om, please do so in the comments section of this post – we will make sure he sees each and every one of them. If you have story ideas or tips you want to pass on for the site, please send them via email to info at gigaom dot com. Please check the site for the most up-to-date info. on his progress. Thanks to everyone for their support and understanding.
Best wishes for a much improved New Year. 🙂
Your site has been invaluable to anyone wanting to keep up with the consequences of the new networks.
Thanks…and good wishes.
Take care, Om, our best wishes are with you!!
Welcome back my friend !
Man, take it easy. I read your blog every day, and I hope you make a full recovery. You can scale down from GigaOm to MegaOm and still be the best blog out there.
Very glad to hear that you are doing fine, and I wish you the very best for the New Year.
Get well soon!
It’s good to hear you’re making a recovery. Take it easy and get better! We’re all sending our best wishes.
Om…
Glad to hear you are okay. I was surprised to find out that I had high blood pressure this past year and have jumped into a exercise and diet program to combat it.
Take your time recovering. Your family and friends are the most important things in the world. I’ll be praying for a swift recovery.
Sean
Get well soon!
So sorry to hear, Om — I certainly hope you get better quickly. Your team has been doing very well in keeping up the relevant work, and I’m sure things will only get better once you come back.
OM – Best Wishes – Speedy Recovery!
Om, I always enjoy your blog, podcasts, and insights in general. Follow the docs orders and you’ll do fine. It really won’t be so bad. All the best wishes!
Glad you are recovering. Sounds like you have good friends.
Don’t worry about the blog. We’re all on RSS anyway… we’ll be here. Take care of yourself!
Hey buddy
Hope you get well soon..this was a shocker and glad to hear you’re doing well now. Go easy on yourself now…
Get well soon Om, miss ya Buddy
Good to have you back. Please focus on yourself first 🙂
Om, get well soon
Take your time and get well soon! 🙂
Get well Om and take it easy.
Your other doctor is ready to visit as soon as we are back. Both Helene and I are as concerned as anyone and are there for anything you may need.
Here’s to a speedy recovery, and we’re on the team to ENFORCE your resolutions.
Touch the smokes I break your fingers…Helene says she’ll break more than that.
Get well my brother,
Andy
Glad to know your doing better. Take rest and get well soon.
Om. Hope you get well soon.
Wow, so sorry to hear that. Hope you are better soon. Thinking maybe you should send your friends to clean out my house.
Om,
Very glad to read that you are recovering after a heart attack, I hope you get well soon.
Take care and wishes for a speedy recovery.
Dimitris.
Om–get well buddy!
Hey Om, get well soon!
Take care.
Better a little one now than a big one later.
Get well, Om.
Om
Ariana, Clément and myself are thinking of you. We are relieve to learn you are on the road to full recovery my friend. Take good care of yourself. Until later, peace + love. [a]
Well Crap. Glad you’re recovering. Get well soon and don’t sweat the little stuff.
Om – I read you everyday and look forward to new GigaOm Show episodes. Get well soon. Send your cigars over and I’ll put them to good use!
Get well soon Om. You’ll have to stick to light beers next time your in the UK.
m, that’s terrible news, but thankfully you’re still with us. Take care of that ticker and stick around for a while…we’ll be waiting for that firt Android phone review that only Om can bring. Rest up and get well!
Get well soon Om! Glad you are doing better. Hang in there.
Wow, Om. My thoughts are with you. I wish you a speedy and full recovery.
Great to hear the prognosis is good! Scary to hear you had to go through that. Feel better soon, and doing without the crud will be easier than you think.
Om,
Your periodic gruff exterior (perhaps about to get gruffer short term from absence of caffeine?) can’t hide the fact that you’re one of the “good guys” in the industry.
All of us here at the Agency wish you a speedy recovery.
Take care,
Lou
Take care Om. Stay healthy–we are counting on you!
The good news is you are recovering. Get well, Om.
Get well soon, Om. The world of techno whores needs you!!!
🙂
The first 50-90 days of being in your normal routine without the coffee, cigars, and booze are the hardest. After that, you’ll just enjoy having more energy and sleeping better. Glad you’re OK; take it easy!
Sorry to hear the news – get well soon Om!!
You’re too important to the Valley to ever be ill. Good luck on your way back to better health.
Take care of yourself Om, and you’ll be back and feeling better than ever!!! 🙂
Get well soon, glad you are doing better!!!
As one reader who thoroughly appreciates your plentiful wit, I am thankful to learn you are recovering and wish you well in your efforts to improve your health. The lifestyle changes likely won’t be easy, but I suspect you have the strength and support you need to get through this challenge triumphantly. All the best to you Om!
Om,
Wishing you a speedy recovery and a healthy 2008 . . . and beyond!
Slow down and rest up Om. Hope you’re feeling better real soon!
Ain’t the body wonderful to give you a warning like that?
Thinking of you during your recuperation.
Happy New Year to you and get well soon.
Best of Luck! South Asians like us suffer miserably at the hands of saturated fats in American fare. Lack of adaptation to this high cholesterol diet makes for dangerous grubbin’! Anyway, take care of yourself and here’s wishing you a speedy recovery!
Sending some warm thoughts and best wishes your way Om!
Best wishes on a full recovery.
Peter
Get well soon!
good luck and get well soon! look forward to having you back.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Om.
om, take care of yourself, get better…… rock
Sounds like a great opportunity for a new “recovery blog” 🙂
Seriously, though, get well soon, Om!
Just heard via Twitter. Glad to hear it’s none too serious. Dang isn’t the passing of a time a bummer.
Whoaa!! My mentor, my hero….stay alive dude — the world needs you!
Get well soon Om. We will miss your writings.
We’re so glad to hear that you are recovering and we wish you all the best in 2008. You are truly a special and valued voice in the IT industry and a class-act as a human being. Let us know if we can do anything to help.
Om, sorry to hear about that but I’m glad you’re ok. I wish you a healthy 2008 and keep up the great work on your blogs and podcasts!
Get some rest buddy
We are pulling for ya Om! I still think a celery stick would be funny tho, would go well with your hat 🙂
Om, my thoughts and prayers are with you. You need to take care of yourself because the tech game needs players like you.
Get well soon, Om. Take it easy.
Hey buddy, hoping you are up and running soon, come over and say hi in NYC and i’ll treat you to some swedish health food!
“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” – Gandi
BTW stop by NYC in fashion week and we can both run for the models, perfect workout!
Get well soon, Om!
wishing you a speedy recovery and healthy happy 08! take care of yourself, there is only one Om
Wishing you a healthy year ahead.. take care
Om –
Whoa – this is shocking news!
I hope you get well soon buddy! PLEASE take the required rest suggested by your doctors – we need much more Om well beyond 2008!
Best,
JG
everyone here has already said it, but i’m shocked and saddened– and yet relieved at least to hear that you are ok and recovering. please let me know anything i can do to help in the mean time! my thoughts are with you
sarah
Take it easy for a while!
You’ll be in all our thoughts, Om. Take care.
Om, glad to hear you are recovering well. May I say, enjoy the slow life for a change. May be its time for kindle after all.
Get well soon and we look forward to hearing back from you..
Om, glad to hear that you will be okay. Must have been scary. I’m making a mental note to remember your experience the next time I think about pouring a glass of amber liquid or scarfing down a plate of BBQ ribs!
Get well (very) soon.
Wow, glad you’re recovering OK,Om. Inspires me to get more conscious about my own habits. Get well soon!
Just taking a moment to remind you to always take care my good friend. Glad to hear you’re doing ok and on the mend, but say vigilant and don’t let yourself become complacent. Health is our most important resource to protect.
OM,
Great to hear you are ok. I wish you a speedy recovery. Ping me if you need anything down here in PA.
Speedy recovery dude
John
I’m sorry Om, but glad to hear that you are making a quick recovery. I read the blog every day and particularly love NewTeeVee. My best to you and your family and wishing you a happy and healthy 2008.
Om, get well soon. Wishing you all the best.
rest. read. renew.
peace brother.
hope to see you soon 🙂
Om – Feel better. we will say a little prayer for you here where it is a local call. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery & See ya soon.
Get well soon!!!
Om, sorry to hear about this but glad to hear that you are doing well, getting good treatment and caring friends. Stay healthy and hope your recovery continues to go well!
Shannon
Hi Om – I’m glad to know you are okay. I guess you were right about that foie gras in Paris. I hope to see you again soon for some carrot juice and bran muffins 😉
Lots of love
Kathy
Get well soon!
Om!
So sorry to hear of your holiday health crisis. But I know that you will make a marvelous recovery in this brand new year. Drop me a line if you need help with anything at all.
Cynthia B.
So glad you are getting good care. Get well soon! All the best. -Rafe
Oh my God my good man, I am sorry to hear that but thank god you are better.
Don’t work so hard!
Ashkan
None of us want to see a celery stick either! But we do want to keep hearing from a healthy Om for a long, long time to come. Get well soon, buddy! Best wishes for a happy, healthy and successful new year, and many many more new years.
Oh no!
Om, please get better soon.
Your friend, Eric.
I hope you feel better buddy. Get some rest, do some rehab and get a bike and ride around. It’ll kick your ass at first but then you’ll be dropping weight and put less of a strain on the old ticker.
I went into the hospital Friday night, perhaps same time as you, with dizziness, shortness of breath, and got full thyroid/enzyme workup. Luckily, my prognosis was OK, but it makes me completely empathize with your experience. Good luck and take good care of your health.
Hey buddy 🙂
Glad to hear that you are ok. Looking forward to catching up when you are out.
If you get bored over there, don’t hesitate to call me.
D
I’m very glad to hear you’re on the mend Om. Our thoughts and wishes are with you for a speedy recovery and an easy time following your new health regime. Take good care.
Wishing you speedy recovery and hope you quit smoking. Your’s is a welcome voice in the community!
Best wishes, Om.
Om, man you sure go through a lot of trouble to clear the inbox so you can watch Roger clear his name Sunday night. Get better, dude. @CZ
Get well soon, Om. Glad to hear you’re recovering and we’ll continue to get your news analysis. Take it easy for now though. No late nights working on stories, ya hear?
Only decaf now? Ouch. I’m sure you’ll find a way to stay mentally alert and write great articles.
Om,
Glad to hear that you are doing better now. Also glad to hear that you have gotten rid of a lot of unhealthy stuff. John said it right…you can go down in scale from GigaOm to MegaOm and we will still keep reading your posts! Here’s to a healthier new year for you.
Om, So sorry to hear the news, but very glad to hear you are recovering! Best wishes for a speedy recovery… my thoughts will definitely be with you!
Dan
Om,
That’s shocking news! But you know, it’s not all bran muffins and carrot sticks from this point forward. After being warned by my own doctor about the dangers of high fat food, I began to substitute … hot peppers. It opened up entirely new vistas in eating.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, and stay away from the stogies!
Alec.
Om, best wishes on a speedy recovery. I might be able to take care of the Scotch for you!
Very grateful to hear that you walked away from this one and are taking care to prevent another. We need you here, OK?
Om, man, get well soon, and I am told that red wine is just fine in moderation, so I look forward to enjoying it with you soon!
Om,
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
I knew this was going to be heavy when I saw the title, and it sure was. Heart disease is serious, but you can live with it, as I’ve found out. I had bypass surgery in 2002, and I’m still here. You can also quit smoking, it’s easy when you have motivation.
Om, when you’re feeling better let’s go for a walk.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Om!
Om, I’m looking forward to seeing you back on your feet again soon. Take it easy, and best wishes for a speedy recovery. — PB
Ouch! Very happy to hear that you’re recovering. Let us know if you start “health blogging” (a more serious twist on Jason’s fatblogging). Might be a good place to exchange tips, or just to gripe: “I’m hungry!”
Get well Om!
Om – I hope you have a quick recovery. Get well soon! Here’s to a healthy and vibrant 2008!
Best wishes on a speedy recovery, Om.
Sorry to hear the news, Om. Get well soon!
Fell better soon. 2008 will be your year!
OMG OM, I just heard the news – I’m so sorry to hear what happened, but equally glad to hear your on the mend.
Wishing you all the best,
Ben + Sofia
Om,
We all wish you a speedy recovery. I would humbly ask that your other friends and acquaintances join me in this prayer for healing, called a “Mi Sheberach”
May the One who blessed our ancestors, Sarah and Abraham, Rebecca and Isaac, Leah, Rachel and Jacob bless Om Mailk along with all of the ill among us. Grant insight to those who bring healing, courage and faith to those who are sick, love and strength to us and to all who love them. God, let your spirit rest upon all who are ill and comfort them. May they and we soon know a time of complete healing, a healing of the body and a healing of the spirit and let us say: Amen.
Om – wish you a speedy recovery – if you are still in NYC and I can do anything for you – please do not hesitate to give me a call or email.
Hey Om, you must have a strong will to “walk into the hospital for treatment that night” did you remember to pop in a Bayer Aspirin when you started feeling it or something. Best of luck of your recovery and hope to read more of your articles soon.
Cesar
I’d just like to say that Om is the best boss I’ve ever had (and that includes my mom). Let’s just say he stuck with me even after my own extended stay in a hospital (not to mention the illness that precluded it).
So get better, man! I miss you already.
Damn man. Glad to hear it was caught and that you’re on the road to recovery.
so sorry to hear that. Hope you are better soon.
Take care
Om, Sorry to hear the news. Glad to hear you are recovering! Best wishes for a quick recovery…
-Tarun
Om,
Sorry to hear about this. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
My goodness – please take care of yourself and we all hope you get well soon.
Om,
Happy to hear you are gonna be ok. Stay healthy!
Brett
Hi Om – best wishes for a speedy recovery! Glad to hear you are doing well!
Om, so sorry to hear the news but glad to hear you’re doing well.
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
Wishing you a fast and speedy recovery Om! Get will soon, from the Movable Type Team and everyone at Six Apart!
Get well soon Om!
Lori and I wish you a speedy recovery my friend.
Om, I wish you a healthy and fast recovery! All the best and take care of yourself!
Sorry to hear about this Om and hope you recover fully very soon.
Tom
Sorry to hear the news, Om. May you have a fast, speedy, and healthy recovery! Get well soon! – Josh
Om, I was saddened to hear this news. It is just a reminder that we need to appreciate each new day of our life with joy and take utmost care to make it last. From the famous Stanford graduation speech from Steve Jobs, we must make the best use of the time we have now. Like all good things, it will end. I wish to see a more healthy, fit and prolific Om soon. Speedy recovery.
Wishing you all the best Om. And — on a side note — happy to recommend a fabulous nutritionist who has helped my husband and me break our bad food habits over the past year in a reasonable, sensible way. My hub has lost 90 lbs and I’m down 50.
Michelle @ footnoted
Om,
Get well soon, our thoughts are with you.
Feel better soon, Om! I’ll still join you for a decaf!
Dude…. that SUCKS!
Get WAYYY better Om.
We need to have a get well party for you!!!
Take my advice already and go on Atkins!
Om, thank you for writing openly. Wishing you the best as you recover and plan for a healthy 2008. Take it easy!
Sorry to hear about the attack, Very glad you recovered from it soon after. Hope and pray you get better right away and yes, enuff of that smoke and fatty stuff ..
best,
Chetan
Get well soon ….
Wow OM – God bless and I wish you a speedy recovery.
-Don
Om, nothing is worth giving up your health for. I am glad you got a wake up call that left you healing and thinking, because your life will be richer and better now. So glad to hear you will be okay, and must remind you that you come from a rich meditative tradition and you shouldn’t try so hard to be “American.” We have all the heart attacks.
Namaste and much love
Francine
Om, be well. I have an artificial heart valve myself. Call if you want to compare heart stories.
Get well soon.
First comment in German here:
Gute Besserung wünsche ich!
As another commneter is saying we´re here and will read again, when you come back.
So, take all the time necessary to recover.
Wishing the best,
Torsten
So glad you are on the road to recovery. The whole team here wishes you the best and look forward to reading your column again soon.
Sorry to hear this news. I’m wishing you a speedy recovery, and a better year ahead for 2008.
Sorry to hear that Om. Glad to see you’re doing better.
Hope to see you back on your feet soon.
Bad way to start the new year; I hope it only gets better for you, Om. In fact, I know it will. We should get a PowerWalk group in SF to make us all healthier.
Om, I’m glad you’re going to be OK. But I cannot believe you’re going offline cold turkey. Don’t worry. Someone will slip you a blackberry and you’ll squeeze in posts from the treadmill.
All the best.
best wishes and take care!
Om, You know what, it is a club you just joined. The life changing type. I joined in 2002. Now doing Triathlon this year as a result. No-one knows how it feels nor how it felt. I wish you well and a offer a skype line should you want to ever discuss. It helped me 🙂
Be good to yourself, Om. Get well soon. We’ll all be watching and pulling for you.
Om,
From bad comes good. I hope that you recover and end up being better than ever. I have to join you too.
Cheers,
Dion
Om,
Get well my friend. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. I hope you recover soon.
Ramana
Om,
I was certainly surprised to read this post. Hope you feel better and get back into action soon.
Abhishek
Thinking of you and hoping you’re doing well. Less smokes, more jokes!
Om,
My best wishes to you. Your insight and reason are sorely needed in the blogosphere, so I look forward to you posting again soon.
Dan
Om, you are one of the nicest and smartest people that I’ve had the pleasure to meet. This industry just wouldn’t be the same without you, so please stick to your guns and get better.
Take care of yourself, Om. I’ve gone through the fun of hospitals and medicine, and know the change of habits can be hard and take time.
Wishing you the best of luck for 2008.
Take care of yourself Om. Here is to a speedy recovery and healthier lifestyle in 2008!
Rex
Om, we did miss your byline and are very touched by your message. Sending you best wishes for a prompt recovery, and a healthy New Year 2008.
We all wish you the best and a speedy recovery!
Speed recovery and wishing you much luck in your new outlook on health.
om, we’re so grateful for everything you contribute from insight to humor, please take care and get better soon.
Om! Take good care, buddy. We’ll all be here when you get back.
Get well soon, Mr Om! And in future: don’t worry, be happy!
Get well and best wishes to you and your family
Om – I’m so glad to hear that you are on the road to recovery. I’m glad we’re going to be able to talk baseball again in the future. Get well very soon.
Here’s to your health in 2008. Get well soon – the tech world needs you!
Om,
Get well soon.
C.K.
As I say regularly to you in IMs, I miss you every day, my friend. Get well fast. We need you.
And if I catch you posting before you get entirely better I’ll personally come there and take your MacBook away. Seriously.
Paul K.
We love you, Om! Feel better soon!
Stay strong, my man. We’re all behind you, cheering you on.
OM! Very sorry to hear the news and glad to hear you’re OK and recuperating well. Best of luck for 2008!
Whoa… this just hit me like a ton of bricks. Take it easy, take care of yourself, and when you’re back on your feet we can get some steamed fish and veggies.
So glad you’re ok… be well my friend.
jason
Thinking of you, my friend. Hope you feel better ASAP!
Get well soon Om!
Get well! You’ll be up and around in no time. See you soon.
You are now one of the survivors, and you will change your lifestyle, and live many long years, the tech industry be damned.
They didn’t get rid of you yet, Om. There is more to be done.
I’m glad to hear you are recovering well. Sending you warm wishes and healthy thoughts.
Glad to hear you’re on the mend, hope to see you up and around soon.
Counting on you for a few A’s games this spring. I’ll bring carrots and celery sticks for us to munch on:-)
Mark
My prayers are with you. Blessings and a full recovery to you Om.
Get well soon, Om. Take care of that ticker in 2008!
best wishes,
Sam
Hang in there Om, speedy recovery!
Om,
You are keeping your wonderful sense of humor.
This was a shocker for all your friends and fans.
Take care, please. We need you around.
Damon
Om ~
Rest and get better quickly. Let me know if I can help with anything while you (hopefully) take it easy for a while.
Jim
OP, here’s to a healthy 2008. Look forward to seeing your writings again soon.
Jason
Thank you so much for the comments. I have been showing them to Om’s mom and sister as they come in and we are all really touched by your thoughts.
Have a speedy recovery. You can do it. All the best.
Take your time Om, health first. See you soon.
Om, best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.
– Brian
Get well soon!
Hello Om,
Good to know you’re OK.
I went through a similar (but less serious) trial a year and a half ago, and I’ve since readjusted (lost 20Kg) and vastly improved my condition by dint of walking a lot more every day (besides all the rest that you’ll probably hear a hundred times over the next few weeks).
Be patient. Relax. Enjoy the company of your family right now, and prepare to start enjoying all sorts of different stuff as you begin to get out, exercise and change all sorts of little things about your daily habits.
It always turns out for the best, believe me.
om, best wishes and here’s to a speedy recovery. -cfc
Hi Om,
Please take care of your health and make this a wonderful year for yourself and your near/dear ones……wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Anand
Take care man. Don’t sweat the work … there’s always new tech, but only one you.
Wishing you the best Om. Take care!
Rest up OM. Looking forward to seeing you back in the saddle soon. Cheers, Sameer
From a reader whose own unexpected hospitalization (followed by an urgent bypass) was 7+ years ago – let me offer anecdotal evidence that there can be good life after these events. Once over the initial hump I’ve been as (or more) active / productive / happy as ever — and I wish and predict the same for you!
Too many trips to Punjab! Take it easy, and get better soon, my friend…
hey brother, mend fast
then we’ll start you on your new surfing regimen
much love, m
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Be well and recovery quicker than the economy!
Om, best wishes. Feel better. Looking forward to your return.
Om,
Please do what you need to do to take care of yourself, even if it means taking more time off from blogging and attending events. Your readers and friends will all be here when you come back. Rest up and be well.
Cathryn/Creative Sage(tm)
Hi Om;
Hope you recover fully and pls pls stay away from all the amoke and scotch. 🙂
And you better start walking and getting to MegaOm from GigaOm as someone said up there in comments.
Walk & Exercise Karo!
Here is to a speedy recovery!
Ravneet
Glad you dodged that bullet Om – all the best on your recovery.
Best wishes from long time readers Sahar Sarid and Jeff Bhavnanie of the ASSISTA team.
Hope you get well soon.
Cheers
Sahar and Jeff
http://www.ASSISTA.com
Oh man. Sorry to hear about that. Cheers to a new healthy and happy new year!
Get well soon, Om. Good luck with the decaf–I couldn’t do it 🙂
Speedy recover, Om. Lots of readers thinking of, and pulling for you.
Greg
Can’t wait to have you back! Have a speedy recovery.
Get well soon, Om. We miss you!
–your fans at TUAW
Get well, be well and take care!
So sorry to hear your news — very best to you, Om, for a fast recovery and a rapid return to awesomeness.
Thoughts, prays, and wishes are with you. I am so happy you are still here to share your thoughts. Take care.
Om, I’m a lurker who never comments but I’ll de-lurk for this: Here’s to a healthy 2008 and your quick recovery.
(P.S. I quit caffeine this summer and am surprised to say that I don’t think you’ll regret it at all, given the fine decaf lattes available ’round here.)
Get well soon Om! Always loved your work. Glad to hear you’re OK.
Om,
Very sorry to hear of this. You’re very much in our thoughts. Best wishes for a very speedy and complete recovery.
Michael
Om, I am sure I speak for everyone who reads this site when I say: We love ya. Seriously. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. And please do blog about the changes you make in your lifestyle — they may help the rest of us as well.
Get well, big guy.
Scotch rocks, on me, when you’re back at work.
Or Sprite. Your call.
ph
Om,
So sorry to hear about the heart attack – but so glad that you’re ok. All the best to you – love and prayers on your speedy recovery. May 2008 be just the first in many many new years that you continue to spend with us.
Best,
Dave
Om, we all wish you a quick recovery. Get well and take care of yourself. We await your return.
Take care of yourself, for our sakes as well as yours.
Get better and take good care of yourself Om.
Prayers for you that you will get well very soon.
Om,
I was completely shocked to hear this news. I’m almost at a loss of words. You’ve never met me, but I feel like I’ve met you. I have followed GigaOM and its accompanying blogs for … what seems like forever. You and your staff have enlightened me and countless others and are always a great source for the latest buzz in the industry.
Of course, the great news is that you’re still here and you’re recovering. It will be tough, as a number of previous commenters have pointed out, but it’s truly worth it.
Writing should be the least of your concerns — getting better should be the first. Seriously. Don’t worry about your byline not appearing as often; your readership more than understands.
I wish you all the best in getting better and look forward to you returning when you’re ready – regardless of how far down the road that may be.
-Ben
Have a healthy recovery !
Oh, and a happy new year to you , Om !
Greetings from Norway
= )
sounds like you need more trips to the spa, Om.
Glad to hear you are on the mend. It’s scary to realize how bio we are sometimes. Here’s to a healthy and vibrant 2008! Best wishes and stay well.
Om –
Best of luck on your recovery and take care. And please, don’t try posting under a different name. We’ll know it’s you :-).
Cheers,
SM
Take care of yourself, Om!
We all read you here and appreciate your insight.
As usual, your candor will help other people. Best wishes.
Please don’t break our hearts Om. Do get well soon. Our best wishes will always be with you. Happy new year.
You are good at heart and you will have a good life..long one at that. Take care.
Nag.B
Tons of healing beams, lots of resolve and energy for the lifestyle changes and a question. What do you really want to do with your life? What are you doing to make that come true. Your story is a reminder to ask ourselves the important questions.
Take Care
N
Om,
Best wishes, please recover soon!
-The team at SpringWidgets.
Om,
I read gigaom every day and I noticed your absence and had hoped you were on an exotic island. Instead you were in the ER! I hope you have a speedy recovery.
Be well. Mark K.
Get better soon Om! We’ll take you out for a nice lean steak sometime in the new year. (With steamed veggies.)
Glad to hear you are okay and I hope you recover quickly.
So, Om, did they have to do a bypass or were you lucky enough to, uh, bypass that? Stent? Best wishes and get well soon.
Get Well soon!!
Best wishes, Om. Get well soon and let me know if there’s anything I can do to help.
David
Hey Om, Get better soon, buddy. All of us here at Mule are wishing you a speedy recovery.
Get better soon Om! You are in my thoughts.
Get well soon Om. We shared Thanksgiving dinner at Josh’s house a few years ago and I have followed your columns and posts almost religiously since then. All your readers are looking forward to doing the same for years to come. Healthy wishes for a speedy recovery!
Get well soon Om, and follow those doctor’s orders.
Om – get well soon.
Throw that stick and get onto red wine bandwagon!
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20030826/drinking-red-wine-may-slow-aging
Wishing you a speedy recovery
Wow, good to hear your ok Om.
Don’t forget your salvation in Jesus (everyone). Life is short.
Prayers for you Om.
Rick
Get well soon, Om. Best wishes from the meebo team.
Hi Om: Wish you a speedy recovery. Cannot wait to see you back in action. Ash
Om
Encouraged to hear that you are doing better. Have a healthy recovery. Looking forward to seeing you soon. In the meantime, let us know if there is anything that you need…
— Fred McIntyre
Good luck and get well soon!
–Randy
get well soon om.
Om,
It was shocking to hear this and pray for your speedy recovery.
Om,
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Get well.
Get better OM!
Om, get well soon – your feed was my first subscription in my google reader. I continue to look to you for your perspective on the wireless industry and always enjoy the thorough research. This setback will only be remembered as the start of your training for the olympic coverage in 2008!
Get well soon buddy!
Get well soon..
May you be inspired by http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2008/01/raw-food-diet-day-1/
Take care of you Om, even people you don’t know are here to support you.
Om, sorry to hear about your condition. My thoughts are with you. All the best.
Om,
Get well soon buddy!! Take as much time as you need to feel better- your readers aren’t going anywhere…
JC
Om, Julie and I are sending our thoughts and prayers. Get well quick. I’ll contact Mefhil to see if they can start making some leaner meals. If all goes well we’ll have you out doing a 10k run by the end of the year!
Om – Helen and I send you our very best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Love and happiness trumps crankiness every time, bro’. You get yourself better and later on we’ll all drive you nuts with health tips.
get better soon! take care.
Om,
My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend. Glad to hear you are on the mend.
Get better soon, and I look forward to hearing about your progress with the new lifestyle!
Pretty gutsy (and, BTW, blogger-authentic) to disclose this to your readers. It gives us all an opportunity to support you in this time of healing especially after all of the value you’ve given out for so long to all of us.
Priority #1 is taking care of yourself and take whatever time you need. Your web assets will continue to thrive since your personal brand and values imprint is the directive force any team would need to keep it headed down the right path.
Om,
Take some time to read Ray Kurzweil’s Fantastic Voyage. (http://www.fantastic-voyage.net)
After 20 years…it is the only book that truly connected me with my health and well being. Ray throws in some nano-bots from time to time to keep it interesting. (:
I also highly recommend Aikido…
Be well.
Keith
Get well soon, we all need you!
Love to you Om. Don’t read about the A’s for a while…..
-B
Just learned of your status via an email from Andy.
Two years ago I had surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) which, fortunately, had been detected before it burst. As far as I’m concerned I’m only here today because of the developments in medical imaging (CT scanners and ultrasound) and treatment over the past decade along with my own doctor’s request for an ultrasound for a non-cardiovascular condition that proved negative. It was a set of circumstances that changed my perspective on life; today I just count every new day as a blessing. (A burst AAA, which gives no external warning signs, provides little chance of survival.)
Also I have the good fortune to have a son who is not only training to become a cardiologist but also is an accomplished inventor of medical devices for cardiovascular imaging and treatment. (Did they give you a rinspiration treatment?) With today’s medical ecosystem and technology, and given you walked in under your own steam, sounds like your prognosis is pretty good (provided Helene doesn’t have to rap your fingers).
Over the past two years I have had the opportunity to meet many wonderful people in this communications technology space. While we have crossed paths mostly in the blogosphere (and only once physically), you have become numero uno in my books for all you do to keep us informed and on our toes.
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery; just keep in mind your health comes ahead of your work. We all want you here for the long term. No Blackberries in the hospital!!
Om —
Glad to hear that you’re feeling better. Scary stuff, man. Look forward to seeing you back up and running soon.
Take care,
Sir Ji,
Daaru-vaaru chhodo..sehat ke liye achchha nai hota hai..Get well soon..we are missing you on revision3.
OM:
It’s always a shock to hear this kind of thing, and more of a shock when you’re the one going through it. My first run in with heart issues was three years ago, and even though I have bad family history in this area, it was still a surprise when that first abnormal feeling hit. I’m blessed they caught things in time (two arteries were 99 percent blocked, and I have three stents). Now it’s meds, healthier diet (I refuse to give up caffeine), exercise (the dogs make sure), twice yearly trips to the the cardiologist, and annual nuclear stress tests (I don’t mind these, I joke with the staff, they play soothing jazz music, I fall asleep … and there are snacks and juice afterward) It’s all integrated in my life, and I don’t think about it much. (I’m early 40s).
I wish you all the best. Take your time and have a smooth recovery. Ignore stories about so and so going back to work five days after his heart attack. Patooey. Take it easy for as long as you can.
Jeff
Very sorry to hear it, Om, but very glad to hear that you’ll be taking care of yourself. I’m sure a lot of us will learn from you, as we’ve learned from you about other matters. Get well soon!
Take it easy and get better, Om. Our wishes and prayers are with you.
Glad to see you’re alright and stable. Best of luck with the recovery.
/vijay
Ah buddy, I hope you’re okay man. We haven’t chatted in awhile but my heart goes out for ya, good luck with the recovery Om.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery and good luck with everything. You’re certainly missed here, but don’t take that as pressure to get back into things before you’re fully recovered.
Cheers man!
All the best Om. Taking it easy is the best thing to do.
Soooo glad you’re ok. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. If there’s anything I can do, please let me know.
-brian
Om!
Very heartened to hear that you’re on the mend. I am rooting for you!
Just know that there is a whole constellation of people out here sending the best of thoughts your way.
Marc
Om,
Hope you recover well soon. Have a very healthy 2008 and will pray
for you. Just wanted to let you know that GigaOM is my favorite blog/news site. (Scoble doesn’t match up 🙂 )I read GigaOM every day and also enjoy the GigaOM show. Credit to your team too. (Joyce Kim is very cute)
Cheers
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Om!
Wow, Om: What would this world do without you? Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. Sorry about the cigars, but you can get just as good a rush out of doing yoga, you know? Take care of yourself.
Fond wishes Om i hope to see a “Fabioesq” figure stutting about in the near future.All the best for the new year i look forward to seeing you on the couch when your ready.
My friend,
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I am glad you are doing well. My treat for a light lunch and decaf coffee to follow for the next time I am in the city:)
Talk soon,
Sam
Feel better Om! Take the time to rest up… it’ll all be here when you return. -s
Om,
Wow. Quite a shock – wishing you a swift and healthy recovery.
Get well soon buddy!
Pete
Hope your getting well very fast.
But take it easy, and remember what’s really important.
Om,
Glad to hear you’re ok. Please take care of yourself!
Gil
Here’s to a speedy recovery and a fresh start with your new lifestyle!
Hope you feel better! As a former smoker, I can promise you that life as a non-smoker is 100000 times better. It’s tough the first couple days then again at the 3 month mark for some reason, but after that.. life improves drastically by the month.
I hope you have a very fulfilling year!
I love you Om!
Om – It’s great to know you are okay. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
Jeff & the VoloMedia team.
Glad you’re doing okay Om, take care and take it easy.
Best wishes for a very fast and full recovery. Hang in there and make the most of it.
Best regards,
Mark
Get Well soon Om – Best Wishes from your Ireland.
Speedy and easy recovery to you. Tofu with enough seasoning is actually quite edible. The fan club will be here as long as it takes.
Lise
Om,
Wishing you a speedy recovery, happiness and health in the New Year.
Om,
Best wishes on your recovery. We all miss you, but please don’t rush coming back — enjoy your little time off.
“May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live.”
Good luck in your recovery. And best wishes for a new year (and diet :] ).
Everyone at Internap is wishing you a speedy and complete recovery Om and a healthy New Year! We look forward to enjoying your continued commentary and benefitting from your insights. Best of everything to you Om.
Jim
Om,
You have my best wishes for a complete recovery. I hope you take it easy for a while and come back to work refreshed, happy, and healthy.
Keep on ticking Om. Best wishes
Om,
Get well soon!
Please take it easy – we want to have you around for a good long while. Best of luck!
Om
Wishing you a full recovery and more.
All best
Russ Mitchell
Wow, Om, so sorry to hear that. Take it easy, we’ll be here when you get back.
Om,
I’ve been reading your material for a while now and I’m convinced that you’re the best tech journalist out there. You provide readers with valuable insight and a healthy dose of dry wit.
Your heart attack serves as a reminder to us all that life is fragile. Take care of yourself and get well soon.
Geoff
Get well soon,Om!
Om, I hope you get well soon. South Asian men are particularly vulnerable to heart disease, and I hope more of your readers will take your message to heart.
Regards,
Sridhar
Om, I’m glad to hear you will recover, and we look forward to your return. Often when life throws a curve ball, it’s a grand opportunity to make substantive and meaningful changes.
Get well swiftly.
Om, so sorry to hear of your heart problems but happy to hear you will be ok.
Look after yourself,
Tom
Sorry to hear about your health, get well soon. Health is more important than blogging. I am sure you will come back strong as ever.
In addition to all of the things your doctor is ordering, Om, you’ve already got what it takes for a full recovery and long and healthy life: a positive outlook and a sense of humor. Looking forward to seeing you ’round the valley real soon. — Brian
Get well soon Om! Hope to see you back and posting very soon, but not before you are well.
Remember, moderation in everything, including moderation.
Om, take good care of yourself, the tech world needs smart, engaging, nice people like you!
kareem
Om –
We all wish you a fast recovery and a happy and healthy new year.
You’re missed!
Michael & Barokas team
Om,
Lisa, KT and I wish you a speedy recovery! What can we bring over?
Brian
get better Om!
This was shocking. Makes me quit/reduce smoking too!
But I am sure you will be back doubly strong, physically & mentally. Please take good care. Cheers to life!
Om,
Look how many people love ya!
Take it easy and don’t come back too soon…
Moshe
Get Well Om! I am a huge fan. My Google Reader wouldn’t be the same without you.
Om: wow, I’m very impressed with the outpouring. Get well, and hope to see ya soon…
Wow, that’s serious!
Get well soon man. We’ll be waiting to hear how you are!
Very shocked to hear the news. But great to see your positive attitude. Wish you a speedy recovery. Bounce back soon!
Falguni
Get well soon Om !
Wow, here’s to getting well soon!
Take it easy, relax, get some calming music and get plenty of rest.
Thank you for your outstanding contributions to the tech community. You are one my most valuable and trusted resources. Here’s to a speedy and healthy recovery!
Om
Horrified to get the news, and glad that you’re recovering. You’re the very best in the world in what we both do, covering today’s Internet and telecom.
Get well soon, Om. Looking forward to your return.
Get well Om. Enjoy the smaller things in life. We’re glad you made it through the storm.
-FBFactory Team – The #1 Facebook Application Development Firm
Get well soon!
Om, I send you all my best wishes for a speedy recovery. While you have a knack for making my job really difficult, I have the utmost respect for you. Thanks for keeping us honest and I’ll eagerly await your next post on Facebook. All the best, Brandee
Hey there Om, Ethan and the rest of the Oddpost guys are thinking of you and hope you have a smooth recovery!
Om, you are a class-act and I’m relieved to hear that you’re going to be OK. Please let me know if I can do anything…
Om,
GET WELL SIR! We all wish you the best from Blogebrity.com!
Best wishes to you and Staff for a healthy, wealthy, and wise 2008.
-Jeremy
Best wishes to your fresh start!
Hi Om – Sorry to hear about your heart attack but glad to hear you are feeling better and that you have such a positive outlook. Best wishes for a speedy recovery (and thanks for your many contributions to the tech blogosphere – and here’s to many more in the future!)
Hope you are feeling better soon Om! We’re thinking about you!
Om, glad that you are back home. All the best in your recovery.
Just knew about your heart attack from Scoble’s blog.
Hoping for a fast recovery. Get well soon.
Get well soon, and don’t forget to read everyday webworkerdaily’ advices for a healthy life…
Cristian
A compulsive italian coffee drinker.
Om, Shocked hearing that. Best wishes for a full recovery soon.
Get well soon! I hope you have a speedy recovery.
Om, I’m so glad you’re on the road to recovery. We’re all rooting for you and thinking about you.
Om-
Your news was very sobering and I’m glad you chose to share it with us. It definitely makes me think about my New Year’s resolutions a bit more seriously as well.
We met a few weeks back when you interviewed me and Thede Loder from Boxbe.
Take care of yourself and get well soon.
Cheers,
Randy
Hey Om,
My father had a heart attack last March and although it was a terrifying experience for my entire family, the doctors say that the ultimate impact it will have had on his health is a beneficial one because it has forced him to improve his diet and exercise habits.
Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger… In that spirit, I’d also be happy to show you some great runs around SF!
Take care of yourself.
Reed
Om, glad to hear you’re ok. You’ve come a long way since we worked at Forbes.com in the bad old days of the previous century. As one of your former colleagues and now fans of Gigaom, I am sending you healthy vibes for a full and speedy recovery. Besides, if you don’t, how will Rosario Dawson play you in the next movie?
–Adam
Get well Om. My daily news comes from you.
Get well OM, Glad you took good resolutions.
Best – Florian
Om, just left you a vm. I am still in total shock.
Terribly glad to hear you are on the road to recovery. Pls do take care!
Happy new year.
Get Well soon Om! Eagerly waiting to hear your thoughts !
Rest and recover–get well soon.
As you can see, we all hold you in our hearts.
Eric
Wish you a faster recovery and take care of your health
Om,
Focus on your health and lifestyle. Be selfish for a bit. Don’t worry about work or pleasing others.
Nevertheless, I wait in anticipation of your return…
All the best,
Aidan Henry
get well soon!
How scary! But I’m so glad you are going to be ok. Best wishes to you on your recovery and living a more healthy life. It’s not always easy giving up our vices, so best of luck and remember you have a lot of love and support from family, friends, colleagues and all of us readers.
Sending healing energy your way!
🙂
All of the best Om and get healthy! You’re needed! If you need to relax, come up to Central Oregon and I can show you around / get you to relax for a while…
M
Take care, man. Kicking those habits are hard, but being healthy and around for us to enjoy your great work in the community is essential. 🙂
Just came to know about this via twitter – I wish you get super well super quick, Om.
Oh God dude – get better.
I noticed you were losing weight – but I guess not enough
Not the most original here, but take care and best of luck on the road to recovery. I hope to see you giving it to Dvorak soon on Cranky Geeks! GreginChicagoland
Om, I wish you a speedy recovery! After a look at all the comments from your friends and readers all aroud the world, I am sure you will feel confident about 2008… You are not alone that’s for sure 😉
om,
sorry to hear about your heart attack but glad to hear you’re doing much better. best wishes for a speedy recovery.
par.
get well soon Om – my thoughts are with you.
Judging by the outpouring of comments here, I’d say that your crisis has become a lot of people’s warning. Who would have thought you’d be our “canary in the mine”? Best wishes for a speedy recovery from all of us here.
Hello Om,
I wish you a very speedy recovery and take enough rest.
Uday.
Om – Get well soon. Best wishes for speedy recovery and healthiest of years ahead.
Om,
I’m sorry to hear that your holidays were filled with health adventures instead of tech joys. Get well soon. We’ll miss you on the interwebs in the mean time.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Om. Remember to take a walk now and then, along with a change of diet of course.
Om, so glad to hear you’re OK, and we’re all thinking of you here in New York.
Our best wishes for the new year and a speedy recovery from everyone at NNN.
Hey Om,
Get well soon. All the best in your recovery.
Get well soon Om,
I wish you a healthy and happy new year 2008.
Get well. I guess I won’t be bumming another Dunhill of you next time we meet. Still miss your hilarious rants at the B 2.0 pitch meetings. I look forward to seeing your posts in my RSS reader again soon. Take good care of yourself.
Gosh, what distressing news, but very glad to hear you are recovering. Take care of yourself.
get well, om.
dear Om:
You’v got to take care. But you will be allright.
There’s too many out there that need you. Best wishes for a speedy and long lasting recovery.
kind regards
Sridhar Pai
Om, Sincerest wishes for a speedy recovery and journey to better health!
Cheers,
John
Get well man, take it easy, been there, get rest and log off fr a while 🙂 .
manual track back 🙂
Om, I am sure you will recover fast
http://www.loiclemeur.com/english/2008/01/om-you-will-rec.html
and in French
http://www.loiclemeur.com/france/2008/01/om-tu-seras-en.html
Hey Om,
Buddy! Hope you feel better soon. I was really shocked to hear the news. We love you over here at Carsonified 🙂
All the best,
Ryan and the Team
Hey Om,
I am glad to hear you’re ok, hope you get well and don’t forget to rest and get some time off from blogging, you deserve it.
-Adam
My best wishes for your speedy recovery!
Get well Om. We desperately need you to cover Web 3.0!!!
Om – I hope giving up your vices isn’t to difficult. I’m working on it myself. Take care.
-c
Please get well soon, take your time, the tubes will be here when you return.
Glad to hear you are doing better. I have no doubt you will be able to come back better than ever!
My advice is to give up work and really kick back. At 41 its not just the diet or stogies but the stress too. My friend had one last june but didn’t make it out to the end of the year after trying to get back to work. God rest Jack, and please don’t put your life on the line.
x
God bless you Om, take care sir!
Om,
Get well and I look forward to reading your insightful articles.
Glad to hear you are ok Om. Here is wishing you a speedy recovery and a healthy 2008. May families thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Warmest regards,
Rick
Get better Om!
Om, Wish u a speedy recovery.
–SK
Om!
A big hug from me Om! Very sorry to hear the news. But jump back in with a the new year and I guess some modified habits !
Best wishes,
carl
Get better soon OM….the web hasn’t been the same with out you here.
Peace.
Hi Om,
Just read Mike’s email and also left you a VM on your mobile. Really glad to hear that you are doing good, our prayers and well wishes with you. If you need a peaceful surrounding in Sacramento my home is available 🙂
Happy New Year as well and hope to see ya soon.
Regards,
Your Punjabi Pra
Naveed 🙂
Om,
Be well, my friend! May you enjoy health, happiness and prosperity in 2008!
cheers, Mark Evans
Om, my friend,
Like our pal Dave Winer, I’m in the club of cardiac patients (different malady). It’s a wake-up call, a second-chance, a near-miss. You can expect to get lots of support from your numberless friends online. When you feel tempted to go for that Wendy’s triple with bacon and two cheeses, just let us know and we’ll give you the backing you need. The new, svelt Om will come out on the other end of this. There are running shoes in your future. And you know what? It feels good. In fact, it’s an addiction worse than Quarter Pounders. I am sure you will take this on with the doggedness that you devote to a story or a startup. So I know you’ll be fine. so get walking, then running. And enjoy the turkey burgers.
jeff
Rest well, take care of yourself, and recover soon.
Om, now I almost feel guilty for stealing your nametag at the NewTeeVee conference. Almost.
Get better and listen to your mom, no more smoking.
-Kent
Om, thank goodness you are OK, all the best for a full recovery and a healthy 2008!
Let’s hope you drag some other techies into health by your example. 🙂
Snaggy and Nitrozac
(from the Joy of Tech comic)
Wish you a speedy recovery Om. That news was heart-breaking.
Om,
Ive been reading your writing since the Business 2 days. Pretty much from when GigaOm came into existance. I hope you do better soon. The important thing is not to take stress and have a healthy lifestyle .. so relax, stay fit and reduce work hours a bit. Gigaom is a top notch blog and am sure will continue to be since you have a great team in place.
Wish you a speedy recovery!
Much much love, prayers, and strength to you, Om. Rest easy.
Om, Care for yourself and accept the help and support of others.
You were incredibly supportive of our son, let others return that kind of care.
Get well.
Get well soon! Your site/knowledge is very much appreciated.
Get well soon, Om! We need you! 🙂
Dear Om,
I feel for you, it’s been two weeks that I’m spending one hour per day at the hospital. The reason you may ask ? My father had some kind of heart problem too on the 25 december, we thought it was nothing but then one of his lungs started to fill with water and we had to take him to emergencies. However, he is getting well, but there is a lot of effort to make (he also has diabetes and kidney problems).
Anyways, I’m just saying that because I know these kind of things are hard to deal with. It can depress you, and bring sadness in your life. I’ll just say that I wish you the best of luck and a very fast recovery and that I can’t wait to see you on the show again !
Cheers,
Matthieu. (One of your french readers that is ashamed to post a comment for the first time for such a reason. What can I say ? I’m a Web Worker and I’m mostly working on my personnal Web 2 app and reading WebWorkerDaily 😉
Om, Get Well Soon ..
Hey OM , take care of yourself. GET WELL SOON !!
and no more scotch and Marlboro’s !!
Get Well Soon!
I hereby send the strength of the ninja to help you back to full health. Take care, buddy.
Hope you get well soon. And good luck in your endeavors to move to a healthier lifestyle.
Please get well soon, Om.
Best wishes. To your health, my friend.
From the far east,
Greg
Hope you feel better soon, Om! Take care…
Om,
Refuah Shlemah, or Get Well!
-Zvi
Good to know that you’re alright. Get well soon.
Dear Om,
Take care always. I will forever be grateful with the help you extended me when I had no blogging gig before. Again, take it easy.
Best regards,
Minic
I had a heart attack a year ago right before Christmas at the age of 45. Quite a shock and wake up call. I recovered fast, was home in days, but combined with winter blues made it a difficult start of the year. Now my spirits are up, I’ve more stamina the I’ve had for years, I’m 30 lbs lighter (and 30 to go), I’m exercising at the Berkeley YMCA with a friend 3 days a week, and my blood chemistry and other tests are great. So it will be a tough couple of months coming up, but stick it out and figure out how to make your life-style changes livable, and you’ll be much better soon!
Om – relax, get some sleep, catch up on Aqua Teen Hungerforce, and we’ll look forward to seeing you soon!
Om, take care and get well soon.
Om, its a shocker, but also a relief to hear that you’re recovering well. Take care of your health man…and the rest will follow
Take care of yourself, Om!
Martin
Om,
Please, please, please listen to your doctor and get well – for the (long) rest of your life.
I attended a funeral today for one of two close friends, both of whom died last week from heart attacks. One was 60, the other only 53.
I can’t take anymore of this!! GET WELL!!
Om,
Glad to hear the long-term looks good and very sorry to hear about the short-term health issues. You and the work you do are so important to many, many folks. Take good care of yourself and get better soon.
Get well soon!
Om,
Thinking about you and wishing you a healthy and speedy recovery.
Take good care sir.
-bijan
Om, best wishes for a speedy recovery. You will come back stronger and far more dangerous. Let us know if there’s anything we can do to help.
Oh my… I’m glad to hear you’re recovering, and am sending you my best wishes.
Dan
Wow. Talk about a wake up call. It could be any of us. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Events like this put things into perspective very quickly. Here’s to a long and happy life.
Chin chin
Tom
Get well soon OM!
All the best to you. And remember “It’s not too late in ’08″….
Cheers!
Om,
Best wishes. Take care of yourself.
-Marco
I had no idea. Was wondering where you were when the last email exchange about getting together during the holidays stopped abruptly … when you get better, you’re in for a long lecture, buddy.
love, Sramana
nice post…
Om, best wishes for a speedy recovery. I have some good news — you don’t have to give up fatty foods (smoking yes, but not fatty foods).
If you count calories, you can eat whatever you want as long as you don’t exceed your daily limit and don’t reach your limit too early in the day.
Watch The Biggest Loser, which uses this method, and also check out the National Weight Control Registry. http://www.nwcr.ws
Learn about caloric density — that’s the holy grail.
One more thing — one mile of walking at 3 MPH burns 75-100 calories. Even the most out of shape person can easily walk 3 miles. Start there and soon you’ll be walking 15 miles or more at 4 MPH. It’s the best low impact exercise though it does take time when you start racking up crazy distances. After a 12 mile walk you can eat a pint of Ben & Jerrys and it’ll be a wash (this is after you reach your desired weight). 3 hours for the walk, 15 minutes to eat the pint. Oh well.
Get well soon Om..Family, friends and health – everything else doesnt matter.
Om,
Glad to hear you are ok.
Best wishes for a faster and complete recovery.
Arvind
Om!
Jeez that’s scary. Guess we’re not 26 anymore 😉 Please rest up and when you’re better I’ll jump on the program with you so we’re assured some balance… the hours you put in is enough to make anyone ill.
I’m here to do whatever to help. Call me when you’re up to it.
Donna
Hey Om…I had no clue until I just read your site today after being away.
Anyway, drink some chicken soup and all will be well.
Best to you!
Alan
Om,
Get well, and I hope you have a speedy recovery!
Best,
Rob
I am very happy to hear that you are on your way to a full recovery. Hearing news like this really makes you want to take a look at how you live your own life. I hope to follow your lead into a healthier lifestyle. Good luck on the road to recovery!
Hi Om:
I hope your recovery is going well. I know that you come back better than ever. I miss your blog posts but please take the time to get better and do no rush it on anyone’s account.
Shannon
I guess I was born in the same year as you were. Get well soon.
Hi Om: Sorry to hear the news. Get well soon! Our prayers are with you.
Please take care of your health and get well soon.
Om-
We are here for you and thinking of you always. Seems like just a couple of days ago we were all together toasting the upcoming year at GigaOm. Just think, the hardest part of giving up the smokes has already past by…I know you are going to be fine and this is simply a small blip in the road.
Liann
Hope you get well soon om!
Om
Sorry to hear this news but glad to hear that you are on the mend. Am sure the Tandooriloin Paki joints can make heart-friendly versions of your favorite foods.
Here is to a healthy 2008
Kamini
Dear Om,
Get better soon. Your readers will be here when you get back. My thoughts are with you.
JEF
get well Om.
Sh’eesh– a heart attack at 41!? & you prob’ly thought this blogging thing was going to be a low stress gig, huh?
Get Well soon OM, World Needs you .No More Smoking and Greasy Food for you .
Om, guys with king sized lives do not go down so easy. We await your return. Get well soon.
S
Om, take care! Best wishes and I hope all is well. Glad to hear you are living healthier in 2008!
Best wishes Om.
🙁 Get better soon!
Not to be morbid, but for those of us who worry about heart health, can you tell us what it was like? Or rather what made you realize it was time to go to the hospital?