Jobs had liver transplant 2 months ago; expected to return to work as planned

This sure sounds more serious than those "Hormone Imbalances" that we have been hearing. My dad suffered a long time because of Liver Cirrhosis before meeting his end last year. I know first hand how painful liver related problems can get.

Re: Jobs had liver transplant 2 months ago; expected to return to work as planned

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Post by TrevorJ » Sat, Jun 20, 2009, 4:28 AM UTC

I find it odd that disclosing a liver transplant and not disclosing the condition that precipitated it is the way they chose to go here. I would think that once the transplant cat is out of the bag, you might as well be open about the condition. After all none of the reasons for needing a new liver are good and people will probably assume the worst as it is.

Re: Jobs had liver transplant 2 months ago; expected to return to work as planned

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Post by TrevorJ » Sat, Jun 20, 2009, 4:29 AM UTC

mailanay wrote: post #4

This sure sounds more serious than those "Hormone Imbalances" that we have been hearing. My dad suffered a long time because of Liver Cirrhosis before meeting his end last year. I know first hand how painful liver related problems can get.

I am sorry to hear that. Going through that kind of thing with a family member is never easy.

Re: Jobs had liver transplant 2 months ago; expected to return to work as planned

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Post by sho » Sat, Jun 20, 2009, 4:31 AM UTC

"Apple has previously drawn criticism from some shareholders over what they have called limited disclosure of Mr. Jobs's health problems"

"once Mr. Jobs resumes work, the company will have to be "very careful" about what it says"

This strikes me as almost unbelievably cynical, that Jobs' health could be factored into the price of Apple shares. I understand why, of course, but still, I hate it and I wonder how SJ himself feels. "Don't die yet, Steve, I'm long AAPL!"

I think he should retire soon. He's had a good run. Apple will be fine.

Re: Jobs had liver transplant 2 months ago; expected to return to work as planned

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Post by spoondan » Sat, Jun 20, 2009, 4:32 AM UTC

Bury this. Jobs's medical condition, whatever it is or was, is a private matter about which he has elected to not speak. He's met all reasonable obligations by announcing when he was going to be out and when he expected to return. The rest is small-minded gossip.

Re: Jobs had liver transplant 2 months ago; expected to return to work as planned

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Post by rms » Sat, Jun 20, 2009, 4:34 AM UTC

TrevorJ wrote: post #5

I find it odd that disclosing a liver transplant and not disclosing the condition that precipitated it is the way they chose to go here. I would think that once the transplant cat is out of the bag, you might as well be open about the condition. After all none of the reasons for needing a new liver are good and people will probably assume the worst as it is.

I didn't get the impression that this was an official disclosure.

Re: Jobs had liver transplant 2 months ago; expected to return to work as planned

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Post by vaksel » Sat, Jun 20, 2009, 5:02 AM UTC

sho wrote: post #7

"Apple has previously drawn criticism from some shareholders over what they have called limited disclosure of Mr. Jobs's health problems" "once Mr. Jobs resumes work, the company will have to be "very careful" about what it says" This strikes me as almost unbelievably cynical, that Jobs' health could be factored into the price of Apple shares. I understand why, of course, but still, I hate it and I wonder how SJ hims…

He is only 54, plenty of things he can still do