Val4Gareth Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Gareth has announced on his Website that due to his vocal treatment all gigs, with he exception of the remaining Haven tour, in July and August have had to be cancelled. http://www.garethgates.com/2015/07/cancellation-of-dates/ July 2, 2015 - Cancellation of Dates At the end of July Gareth is having a steroid injection to strengthen his vocal cords, this is followed by weeks of physio. As a result he will have to cancel his date on July 31st as well as all of his dates in August. Gareth has put in a lot of work in the past 6 months and is recovering well, but needs help to get back to being 100%. It’s a decision he’s taken very seriously but something he feels he needs to do to be able to get back on top and fulfil the next busy 12 months! Hopefully after this treatment we will have Gareth back with us in full fitness. Good Luck Gareth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Thanks for posting Val , Good Luck Gareth . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maria_1981 Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Thanks for posting Val, I agree about the cancellations as its 100% necessary that he is recovered for this musicals tour and of course in general anyway because his voice is far too precious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPG MY IDOL Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Thanks for posting Val. Good Luck Gareth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Thanks for posting this Val. (this is an emoticom we haven't had to use very often) Hoping it all goes well for Gareth. Must admit it's some treatment I wouldn't like to go through. There again I am not a singer whose living and loving of singing depend on it! Let's hope he is back singing soon. Meantime I like the sound of the 'busy 12 months ahead' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Interestingly there is an article explaining the do's and don't of protecting those vocal cords: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-33184897 Interesting about the not whispering even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPG MY IDOL Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Thanks Eternal that was an interesting read ... I hope Gareth's going to be ok with this treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Hoping the treatment works and puts an end to Gareths problems as I think maybe he has had to turn a lot of work away due to his situation.we want him back fit and well to do what he does best entertain us with his brilliant acting and singing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Today is the day for Gareth. Have to admit to feeling very nervous for him. Do so hope everything goes well and he's back to his brilliant best soon. @Gareth_Gates Today's the day... I have a small steroid injection in my vocal cords wish me luck! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 @Gareth_Gates At the hospital... @Faye_Brookes decided to do the injection herself!! pic.twitter.com/6tRW1dNMIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Let's hope it all goes well for him Val. Must admit to not fancying this procedure. Wonder if he will be put out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Sam Smith had this to say about his vocal cord treatment: http://www.u.tv/Entertainment/2015/07/28/Sam-Smith-thankful-for-vocal-cord-surgery-41947 Everything in life brings blessings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maria_1981 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks for posting these tweets Val and Chris for posting the link about Sam Smith, not read it yet but will give it a read as it will be interesting to see what he has to say. He is back home now bless him Back home from a long day at the hospital. Feeling slightly dazed and a little sore. But glad to be home :-) These are sweet The biggest love to my mum @wmgates and my sister @jessicagatesxo for bringing me home And a ridiculous amount of love for my lady for being at bedside throughout it all. I love you @Faye_Brookes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGates Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks to everyone for posting the tweets. This message was just posted on Gareth's Facebook "Gareth Gates 10 mins · Hey Everyone Just to let you all know that Gareth has had his steroid injection in his vocal cord today, is through recovery and has ordered food. He’s starving hungry as he’s not eaten today.. So he is doing well!.. Being looked after by mum Wendy and girlfriend Faye, so he’s in good hands!We will update you again in due course. But all went very well.Thanks to everyone for their best wishes Gareth HQ x" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks Katie Nice to know an 'official statement' has been issued. Lol at Gareth being starving hungry. Good that he is eating. Remember when I had my tonsils out a long time ago, had to eat crisps before could be let home.Oh the pain!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks for posting Katie , Gareth must be feeling good , as he's hungry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 GPG have sent this e-card to Gareth from us all at GPG: http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=5625061113984&source=jl999&utm_medium=internal_email&utm_source=pickup&utm_campaign=receivercontent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelda Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 That is lovely, thanks Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValR Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Thanks Chris, that's really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGates Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Thanks eternal, that is lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Thanks Eternal , that's good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Only just seen the e-card Chris, it's lovely and will make Gareth laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Gareth has posted on his facebook https://www.facebook.com/GarethGates?fref=nf Gareth Gates 29 mins · Edited · . Hello Everyone We have a message from Gareth! To my Beautiful fans, This past week has been good in some ways and tough in others. Good because I've had the time to rest and finally switch off. Something I haven't done for a while! But tough because being told not to make a sound is very hard! - Speech impediment aside (!) I can be quite gobby!! The operation went well. I had my mum, sister and beautiful girlfriend (soon to be soap star!) with me, so I was good hands! The surgeon found inflammation and scar tissue on one of my cords so he injected it with steroids. All went well. I was a little groggy for a few days because of the aneasthetic... And because I wasn't able to go to gym! Grrrrrr!!! I had my checkup Wednesday with my surgeon and we saw some positive results.. And I start my vocal rehabilitation tomorrow. So as of then I can talk again... Yey!! Thank you for all your lovely messages on Facebook and Twitter. Your support is what's really got me through! There's lots of hard work ahead but by the end of it I'll be as good as new!! We'll keep you updated! Lots of love, Gareth x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValR Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Thanks very much Heather, good to know that Gareth is already seeing some positive results, fingers crossed he continues to make progress. So glad he has such a lovely close family and Faye looking after him. Hope he doesn't rush back to the gym, he needs to rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Thanks for posting Heather. Good to know Gareth is on the mend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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