Chris Matthews recovering from Diabetes tests

[DainBramaged]

Noticeably absent from today's coverage leading up to the President's address to Congress is MSNBC's Chris Matthews. Matthews was on the schedule to host Hardball leading in to tonight's 8pmET address, but TVNewser has learned health problems are keeping him at home.

MSNBC spokesperson Jeremy Gaines tells TVNewser Matthews had some follow-up tests Tuesday related to his diabetes. "He's going to take the rest of the week off to rest, but he's feeling fine and will be back on Monday," says Gaines


http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/

All my best in spite of my differences with him.

[boobooday]

1. That doesn't sound good

I've had diabetes for 30 years, and never had a test that required days to recover from! I hope it isn't his kidneys.

[Chemisse]

4. Yeah that does sound rather ominous.

I wonder if he is still thinking about running for office in Pennsylvania next election season.

[RamboLiberal]

34. He said a few months ago he's not running

[Chemisse]

50. Ahh, missed that, ty. - nt

[Divine Discontent]

19. woh... sounds bad, but I hope it ends up good, he's got big $ for best treatment - praying for ya CM

[AngryOldDem]

28. No, it doesn't.

Diabetes is a damned cruel disease.

[Roon]

47. My Grandmother keeps losing toes to the disease eom

[billyclem]

43. Same here, Type 1

I think it could be kidneys or CardioVascular that would take him out for that long. Sometimes if they run the probe up through the femoral artery it takes 2-3 days to become fully ambulatory, depending on the person. Wish him luck.

[roguevalley]

45. me too. I hug anyone with diabetes. RV-diabetic

[Captain Hilts]

2. Differences aside, get well, Chris. Hope to see you at Tastee Diner soon. nt

[DainBramaged]

3. What bothers me are the number of people reading the thread, and NO get well messages

Jesus, DU has become a freezer. I don't give a shit how crazy Tweety is, he deserves our best in his time of need.

[Polly Hennessey]

6. Tweety

I think Tweety is crazy and foams at the mouth much too often; however, if he were gone I would really miss him. He is like the crazy uncle ---- so annoying but in a strange, demented way life would not be as much fun without him. I wish him well and being ill is a bummer for anyone. Get well Chris and come back to annoy the hell out of us.

[lamp_shade]

15. I wonder what kind of tests would put him out of commission like that.

[petronius]

24. That surprised me too. Perhaps it's just that the hassle of bouncing around the

hospital was tiresome, and he figured he deserved to stretch the long weekend into a week off (that's usually my first instinct :) )

Whatever it is, hope he's alright...

[Fire1]

7. I happen to like Tweety. Get well soon!! n/t

[Captain Hilts]

12. Agreed. Sad. nt

[lamp_shade]

5. Get well Chris.

[lamp_shade]

11. Damn. That was sudden. I hope he's okay. I'm gonna miss him tonight.

[lostnfound]

20. Me too. I'm surprised at how I've come to like him

in the past year. He drove me crazy a few years ago but he seems more at home now.

[DainBramaged]

21. he had a terrible bout earlier in the year

and lost a LOT of weight.

His banter will be missed tonight.

[Jennicut]

30. You usually lose weight when the sugars run high.

[Roon]

49. Chris Matthews is the epitome of a devil's advocate

He has people that like him on both sides and he has people who can't stand him on both sides.

[rbrnmw]

8. Get Well Soon Chris

[emilyg]

9. Best wishes - get well.

[amandabeech]

10. Get well soon, Chris.

The Tastee awaits.

[Kadie]

13. Get Better Soon!

[Feron]

14. I hope he gets well soon. nt

[whathehell]

16. For my 1000th post...I'm going to say

Get well, Chris!

He grew up in an area close to mine and when he talks, I can still hear the Philly accent.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

17. Get well, Tweety

I have no problem with him.

[malaise]

18. Get well Tweety

I knew something was wrong.

[mitchum]

22. We're all diabetics now!

[Maru Kitteh]

23. Best wishes for a full recovery. I actually like Mr. Matthews very much, even when I disagree.

[geekgrrl]

27. I like him a lot too, even when I disagree-- Get well Chris!! nt

[DainBramaged]

25. Bump for Tweety

[Coexist]

26. Get well, sir

[Jennicut]

29. I have been there...get well Tweety from a fellow diabetic. When your sugars run high it can effect

your kidneys and other organs. Hope he is okay. I had a strange reaction to eating an apple the other day...blood sugar jumped to 350. Strange and made me feel ill. Sometimes you never know what makes the blood sugar go up. And likewise, I have passed out when its been real low. Hang in there Tweety.

[LostInAnomie]

31. I've been worried about him for awhile now.

His extended absences seem to be more and more frequent lately. Hopefully, all will be well with him soon.

[lonestarnot]

32. Poor old hair in the wind. I feel for the tweet bird. Diabetes sucks ass.

[RamboLiberal]

33. Get well Chris - missed your coverage of this big week

Even though you sometimes have me shouting at the TV when you won't shut up. But then you also have me applauding when you nail some asshole Repuke.

[ecstatic]

35. Get well! He has the most personality on MSNBC

I disagree with him a lot and he does get carried away/wishy washy at times, but I enjoy his passion for politics.

[gatorboy]

36. Best wishes to you, Chris Matthews!

Hoping for a speedy recovery.

[DeschutesRiver]

37. I don't always agree with him, but I miss hearing his views on things, esp. now

Hope he recovers fast and as fully as possbile. Get well soon, Mr. Matthews.

[DainBramaged]

38. I would have loved to hear him comment on Joe the Liar....

[DeschutesRiver]

39. Me too - until I saw this thread, I didn't know I wouldn't be hearing it due to his illness. nt

[rubberducky]

40. Chris would not have missed being on the air last night unless he HAD to.

Love Chris, don`t always agree, but he does have a wonderful passion for politics. Hope he returns soon.

[Mudoria]

41. Get well and stay healthy Chris

[DainBramaged]

42. I know this is hard for everyone, but a GET WELL CHRIS would be appreciated

We ARE way more civil than Joe Wilson and the Pukes.

[mzmolly]

44. Wishing Chris Matthews all the best. I love his show, unlike many here.

;)

[Cass]

46. Oh no! I wondered where he was last night. Get well soon!

Diabetes is a terrible disease to deal with and I hope he can get it under control.

[me b zola]

48. Get well, Chris

[DainBramaged]

51. One last bump for Chris, so sad we really aren't as sympathetic as we appear...

[Raine]

52. Best Wishes to Chris

I wish him all the best!

[proud patriot]

53. rest up Chris ...See ya Monday

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