Joseph's Guestbook

Hi Joe So nice to hear from my fellow Packer fan! Thanksgiving I had to recruit one of my grandsons from Mich to be a traitor for the day. My children, grandchildren, husband all Lion fans, but I will never...... I am so glad you are doing great I reread your journey from last year, such spunk! Keep in touch and GO PACKERS! Great games this past weekend we are U of M fans glad they won in OT last night!

Hi Joe, I live in Delafield,WI and I am having valve surgery with Dr. Gillinov next October. I noticed in your journal that you drove home from the Cleveland Clinic after your surgery. Was the drive difficult and uncomfortable? I\'m still trying to decide whether to fly or drive. Would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks very much! Deb Ziegler

Hi Again Joe, I read your journal when I first joined this we bsite when I was out of my mind with anxiety. Just re-read it today and didn\'t remember anything I had originally read. Note to self: re - read all the journals of people who went to the Cleveland Clinic. I am working on my long list of questions for Dr. Gillanov. Is there anything you suggest that I put on my list? Having gone through this is there any advice or recommendations you can make regarding waking up from surgery, ICU, recovery, etc? It\'s interesting that you wore a mask on the plane because I also intend to to the same - out and back. I can only hope that my surgery and recovery go as well as yours. Thanks for your support via email. Ruth Howell

Hi Joe, hope you had a great holiday thought of you as we are watching the GB Bears game with 3 minutes to go, hope they win. I am so glad you are 100% Susan V NC GO Packers

Hi Joe I just read your journal and am really impressed with the speed of your recovery. I too had AVR Nov 22 (so 5 1/2 weeks) at NY Col Presbyterian. I\'m wondering if you had any wires put in as part of the closing process. and if you have any residual pain from the incision. I seem to but over the counter tylenol or aleve seems to take care of that. Please respond on my journal page - Wishing yo ocntinued good health diane Provenz

Hello Joseph, Congratulations on your speedy recovery and I wish you continued good health and a long and happy life. I am heading out to the Cleveland Clinic on Jan. 18th for an appt. with Dr. Griffin and then surgery will be scheduled. I have a prolapsed mitral valve w/regurgitation. I plan to have Dr. Marc Gillanov do the surgery. I would appreciate sharing any information you may have about the whole procedure, the doctors, the hospital, etc. I am very very nervous and anxious. Who was your surgeon? Was the breathing tube still in place when you woke up? Any suggestions for me? Again, I wish you all the very best life has to offer. Ruth ruthjohnhowell@gmail.com

I am really looking forward to working with you next year. I hope you had a great christmas and I sure am glad your health is getting better. Take care my friend Pat

Hi Joe, I\'ve been reading about your journey through pre and post and I\'m amazed at how well you\'ve come along, you\'re a very strong individual mentally and emotionally. I know your family & friends, as well as you feel very blessed for these positive results. I believe a Great pecentage of your outcome is your own outlook, strengths & beliefs. Gods Speed... Have a Blessed Christmas Season... Warmest Wishes, Debbie & Charlie Lenarduzzi

Hi Joe, Was thinking about you this weekend. I have been reading up on your journal and so glad that things are going well for you. You have handled this amazingly. Your journey has been documented \"like a business project where you will not settle for anything but excellence.\" So proud of you and glad that we are cousins. I hope that we can spend a bit more time in the future! Take care - God Bless... Sue