ITV News Central weatherman Des Coleman thanks everyone for their messages of support
Des says the number of messages has been quite "overwhelming".
He's recovering from having a gastric tumour removed.
Des says it's been "really heartwarming" to receive so many messages while he's been off.
He hasn't been on air for several weeks after spending some time in hospital.
He's now at home recovering from having a gastric tumour removed.
He says,