The Edge on Skype

25 May 2010455
Like the rest of the band, Edge had his bags half-packed and was thinking about setting out on the next leg of the tour.

Edge Skyped in from New York earlier today, to let us know how everything is going.

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MD4U2
Get Well Soon and Hang in there!
Thank you Edge for the update! Bono - my husband suffered a similar injury and the only way to get back to 100% is to do the rehab - so work the program and come back to us better than ever - in whatever time frame that takes!! And hey - you promised Edge your car and valuables - make sure you keep your word :) Love you guys!
superfrog9
We all love you!
Dear Bono, Take your time on your recovery; we can all wait, so do not rush it. My heart goes out to you in your recovery as I am still recovering from a back fracture. I was on a training run for my next marathon last April of 2009 when a car ran a red light, took a sharp right hand turn, swerved into the bike lane and plowed right into me. I had a compression fracture of the lumbar-1 vertebra and my neurosurgeon said that I was one hair away from being a paraplegic. I spent 9 days in the hospital, 4 months in a full back brace, and another 2 and a half months in bed before my neurosurgeon said I was able to begin physical therapy. I went from a wheelchair, to a walker, to a cane, and now I can walk normally. Hopefully, I'll be able to run another marathon in another year. I'm still in physical therapy and I should be back to work in a month. I'm a super active person, so being in bed was not fun. I was on a lot of pain meds, but not anymore. My friends all laughed at me (in a nice way) because I could not remember conversations or people visiting me due to all the pain meds. So, Edge, you can have fun with Bono while he is on pain meds even though he won't remember anything. Please, take your time in recovery and focus on getting better; don't worry about your fans or the rest of the world. We love you and your music and we can all wait until you are recovered. I'm sure your family will take great care of you. All the best! Superfrog.
soldierskiier
Thanks Edge!
Thank you for being so considerate towards us, the fans and taking the time to tell us about this. we greatly appreciate how respectful you are. I am sending all the prayers and hope and love that I can towards Bono, his family and you, Adam (birthday twin!) and Larry and mr Mcguiness. Please make sure Bono does't do anything rash because I know he is the type to put a lot of things before his own safety. Love from Alaska, Else.
edger
Bono get well mate
Waiting patiently for the next tour down under so get well soon.
utwogirl
Thanks for the Update!
Edge...Your awesome! Thanks for the update....I knew you would talk to us sooner or later! God bless you all and Bono rest, rest, rest!!! Let Ali spoil you...you deserve it! We can wait.....although my 9 year old son, is taking this as hard as I am....we will wait as long as it takes! See you in Philadelphia! We love you!
Janine
Take your time!
Dear Bono, I wish you all the luck and energy you need to get on your feet again. Please take all the time that is needed for good recovery !!! Do not forget, U2 fans are very patient people. Take care & All the best wishes……….. Janine (from Holland)
soldierskiier
I love you Bono!
Please please please do what the doctors say, and be careful. I'm just glad you're okay! I'll see you next you and the boys next year. And I just want to let you know you haven't let me or anyone else down, don't worry about all that because we all care about you! get better and have some good times resting and recovering with your family. Oh and happy Belated Birthday! Wooh 50th
IrishTrace
Go raibh maith agat!
Thanks a million for the update. Wishing Bono a speedy recovery...see you all in 2011! xo
oldu2fan4ever
SPEEEEDY RECOVERY!
Oh my goodness, can't tell you how disappointed my son & I were that we won't be seeing the show til 2011.....BUT we did just see y'all this past Sept.! :-) Besides, what's REALLY THE MOST important is that Bono heals COMPLETELY so he can get back to the exciting showman that he is! Bono is verrrrry blessed to have people around him that will make sure that he will be a good, compliant patient. God bless you all greatly! Like one other fan said below, we will wait for you! Lotsa luv, Marie & Zac
M31
It's Not The End Of The World!
This is just a minor speed bump in the road of life...thanks Edge for the update and please Bono slow down, take care of yourself, and get some elevation! Will see you in Toronto in 2011 or whenever....you guys are worth the wait !!! NOBODY ROCKS LIKE THE IRISH !!!!!!!!
orlando
maria
Thank You Edge for the video. Get well Bono We will pray for you. We will see you guys Next Year in Chicago. Best wishes to all. Cant wait to see u.
Giselel
Bono
Thank you the Edge!!! We was waiting for information. :D Bono you will fine!!! We are praying for you!
U2stargirl
Take Good Care Bono!
Get well. You will be on the road rocking soon. We love you! Can't wait to see you in Chicago. Diane
DotRedfern
God Bless!!
Thanks Edge, for informing us about the great man! We pray you will make a full recovery, so do your best to be patient!! Need to see you in Australia again! Love you & your work Dot xxx
Isabella
Thanks Edge
It's such a comfort to hear your voice and see the twinkle in your eye. Makes me truly believe that Bono will be O.K. Edge, we are counting on you, Adam and Larry to be there to make sure that no short cuts are taken and that Bono does what he needs to do to fully recover. I know you guys won't fall for his charm:)
mcyank
To Your Health!
Bono...I'm glad it was taken care of...couldn't stand the site of you wheeling around the stage like Admiral Pike from Star Trek.....your lyrics reduced to blinking yellow or red lights...tennis balls in your spokes! All the best to a speedy recovery. We're going to Denver, in spite of ya.
TessalooU2
have helped perform this surgery
This was a dangerous situation which could have resulted in paralysis. Thank God Bono was taken to hospital straight away. To be honest, I think it will take much longer than 8 weeks to be fully rehabilitated. Can take up to a year to feel as if back to complete normal. Tell Bono to mind his P's and Q's and to not take any chances. We are praying for him. Use this time to get into the quiet and listen to God for new revelations. He never wastes such opportunities to slow us down and will reveal new things if we wait for Him. Blessings, brother Bono, and blessings to the rest of the Boys in the Band. We love you. Will see you in the (RED) Zone in Denver next year! Tess Colorado Springs, CO
THENEWYORKTONY
Thanks
Thanks Edge !! Be well Bono!!
becky_redman
Many Thanks & Prayers for the most aweso
We are so sad to hears the news of your pain and wish you all well and Bono a speedy recovery. So looking forward to the news of a full recovery and when the show will go back on. Our Father's Day tickets were a dream come true sadly, we lost our child this year and this would have been the first father's day. To see the most inspiring band on this day would have been a blessing. Im hoping we get the Father's Day slot for next year! Thank you for your beautiful inspiring music, your band is well worth the wait.
lisacrane
With or With out you...
Hello Lads: Edge,Thank you for the warm update on Bono's well being. I join with other fans in wishing Bono a full and speedy recovery! Bono, Please don't rush your recovery- we'll wait with happy anticipation as you mend! We're content to wait With You rather than have a U2 With out you! Great job on the website keeping us all informed! Wishing all the best to the band and your families! Get well! Love and Prayers! L.C. Fan since "Boy". ☺♥♣
tan_lejos_tan_cerca
+10 Edge!!
I'm glad to hear you as positive as always. I'm sorry you 've had so bad luck. This is very hard but you keep your fortitude and your sense of humor... Chain Bono down well, ok? You have to put into his head: rehabilitation, rehabilitation, rehabilitation!!! :D Thank you very much for let us know about the things are going. After all of this I'm hoping the double to see you on top condicion!! And hear the new songs!! Also I wanted to tell you that the last time you played With or Without you dedicated to Gerry Ryan was great...no words
koogjill
Jill Eivers
It is always so great to hear how close you guys all are and wonderful that Bono is ok..even if it involves an enforced rest. Just wish you guys were coming to NZ again..I love your music so much... One day I will get over to see you. Until then, love from a huge Kiwi fan...
march1992
We will continue to follow
Thanks, Edge, for the message, and take all the time you need, Bono! Get well.
skindeep
Numb
I certainly felt numb when I heard Bono had suffered a bad back injury. Glad to hear you are on the mend. Get well soon. Don't over do it. I know you always want to give your fans 110% but we can wait. It's important to us you are fully recovered first. (PS a good time to write some lyrics while you have your feet up lol) xx
Nanaa
Thanks, Edge =)
Thank you very much for sharing information with us! Please take care of Bono and tell him that we are all praying for him to have the best recover EVER! Hope to see you in Europe in September =) love,
ehmax
What us fans want...
We want the lot of what you got. And we want nothing that you're not. Take all the rest you need Bono. Be patient, and do it right. You're in our prayers, and we'll be here waiting. We're not going anywhere. Long obedience in the same direction applies to your back recovery too Bono! ;-)
tan_lejos_tan_cerca
+10 Edge!!
I'm glad to hear you as positive as always. I'm sorry you 've had so bad luck. This is very hard but you keep your fortitude and your sense of humor... Chain Bono down well, ok? You have to put into his head: rehabilitation, rehabilitation, rehabilitation!!! :D Thank you very much for let us know about the things are going. After all of this I'm hoping the double to see you on top condicion!! And hear the new songs!! Also I wanted to tell you that the last time you played With or Without you dedicated to Gerry Ryan was great...no words
Pearls
Bono Wishing you a SPEEDY RECOVERY
Bono - please REST and RELAX. The tour can wait! It takes time to heal. Eat lots of fresh organic vegetables and fruit - with lots of greens! You will heal much faster!
celt007
bono
2011 sounds good to me hope you feel better soon , no hurry take your time ,,,we will always be here for you to entertain,,, besides probably July 3rd in Toronto would be too warm...just relax chill out right some lyrics lie in all day , have same Doritos watch dexter season 1-3 , or may i also recomend , breaking bad great show lol... try some painting ...just relax do what the doctors tell you to do ...
jacquelineg
thanks... :)
Edge, thanks for the update! good to hear that all is going well with Bono... if you need help chaning him down let me know! :p btw, what car is he giving you... his beat up station wagon?!? Bono... take care of yourself & get well soon... we will be waiting for you to recover & look forward to a bigger & if possible better show when you are ready!
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