Love the ST Jude story. We are praying to Anthony tonight. I'm so glad things are going well. I know it is such a relief to have this part behind you. Prayers!!!

Thats a wonderful story about St Jude..john madonna

Dr and mrs davis...i knew all would go well...u
You had too many people on your side for it not to. Hope recovery goes well...if you need anything...dont know if i can help...but i sure would try...Liz..tcu st e in ft thomas....

Jim & Missy,

Terrific news that all went well. The ICU staff will be cracking the whip and getting Jim moving tomorrow.

Wishing you a speedy recovery
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!

Fritz & Mary

Hi Jim
Sharad Jane Janet here thinking of you and wishing you the best
Hi to Missy and the girls
Back on your feet and home soon
Good urine colour and volume?

So glad to hear your surgery went well. Have a speedy recovery and God Bless!!


Adam Howell

Giddy up! Thanks for the updates Missy! You guys will be in the home stretch befor you know it. Sending best of prayers for speedy recovery! Missy make sure to get some rest youself. Kris

Great to hear the surgery is over. All a down hill run from here!! Wishing you a speeding recovery! You take care too Missy and try and get some rest!

Take Care!
Emily Stinson

Yeah!!! Glad to hear that part is over and done with. Recovery road here you come. I'll be seeing the girls tonight, can't wait! Thinking of you for a speedy recovery!

Hi Missy & Dr. Davis....

It's the crew all standing around the computer at Norwood.....Yeah, we are so happy to hear you are out of the OR safe and sound! We are all still thinking about you!

Ba-hawh!!!

The "A:" Team!!

I am so glad the surgery is over and went well. similaR TO ME i HAVE BLOOD THINNERS THE REST OF MY LIFE..NO BIG DEAL SO FAR EXCEPT THE BLOOD TESTS......AFTER HE WAKES FROM SURGERY HE WILL WANT TO DRINK TONS OF WATER......I WISH HIM A BLESSED RECOVERY i AM 6 WEEKS AFTER SIMILAR SURGERY AND FEEL PRETTY GOOD.......god bless..john madonna

Congratulations Jim! Glad to read that everything went well. Can't wait to read your postings. Missy is doing a great job keeping us up to date. God bless, Jon Farmer

So glad to hear it's over and that Jim is ok. Best wishes to you both. Ruth Howell

Missy, I have been following Jim's progress, I had an aortic valve replaced last october and I would defy you to tell other than the scar left behind. He will feel 3x better than the day before for the first week or so, if his recovery is the same. I am 53 and would do it again in a heartbeat, no reservations, he will be his old self within 45 days I am quite sure, as good a shape as he is in. Great luck and thanx for updating.

Joe
Milwaukee

Jim & Missy,
I am following Jim's surgery and progress. I too had my surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Once they rolled me into the pre-op area the anesthesiologist walked behind me and it was lights out. Thank goodness. They knew I was terribly anxious. As for the shaving, they shaved the public area where they connect the bypass machine and I guess in men they shave the chest. I was not awake for that. Please tell Jim I'm thinking of him and wishing him the best. He's in the best place he could possibly be - CCF. Best wishes. Ruth Howell

Missy....thinking about you both and praying nonstop!!!

Krystie Berberich

Hi Jim and Missy –

I had my surgery at CCF on Sept 2 for a Mitral Valve Repair with Dr. Sabik --- my heart is now working the way that God had intended it to !!!!! – you are in wonderful hands at CCF – The nurses and care givers on the step down floor are incredible --- listen to what the Dr’s and nurses are telling you and you will be lacing up your running shoes before you know it.

Darlene Nowak-Baker

Good morning Dr. Davis! Just wanted you to know we are thinking about you today. Thoughts and prayers from us to you, Missy and your family.
Shaunda

My prayers are with you and your family!! You will be a stronger man mentally and physically after this!! My best my friend.


Adam Howell

I'll be praying for you. You'll do great.
Kent from Oregon

You are at the right hospital. CCF did my open heart surgery 7/12/11 and it was text book they said. I had a open heart mitral valve repair and a maze. GOD bless

This time tomorrow you will be a new man! Jon Farmer

Dr. Davis....

You, Missy and your entire family will be in my prayers! Good Luck, can't wait to have you back at work!

Krystie Berberich

Hello Dr. Davis! Just wanted to let you know that you, Missy, and the girls will be in my thoughts. I'm praying for a speedy recovery!
Billie Jo (Shaunda's sister)

Jim,

My thoughts are with you and your family!

Keep on tickin!

Adam Pick

P.S. Who is your surgeon?

P.P.S. Have you thought about connecting with Chris Hanson? I think he is in Cleveland Clinic for surgery tomorrow as well.

Hi Dr. Davis, thinking about you today. Good luck with your pre-op stuff today. Thoughts and prayers all around.
Shaunda

Dr. Davis...Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the access center! We wish you a speedy recovery. I hope the beer is good to go for the Christmas party. God bless...

Jeff,Shari,Barb,Bev,Patrick,Lori, Krystie,Dan,Shaunda,Steve,Dr.Giese and everyone else...

Hey Dr. Davis. Just want you to know we'll be waiting for you to return. I'll be thinking of you. My thoughts and prayers go to you and to your family.

Shaunda

Jim, keep us posted on your recovery. I am praying for you. Jon Farmer

All day I've been thinking of the right thing to post because I don't do the social site thing. David and I will be keeping you, Missy, Shelby, and Maddie in our prayers daily.

You are the best boss I could have ever asked for. Your faith will keep you safe and strong in this journey.

However, upon return for your birthday this year, I will have to hone the skills of fruit and vegetable carving and arranging because cake is now off the menu! LOL

Kris

Hey Jim...ME TOO! Last day at work till around the SAME TIME!!!!

I'll keep track of ya!!! Good Luck buddy!!!

-Pete

I will be keeping yu in my prayers and thoughts. I am done now 5 weeks..all reports from my sirgeon, cardiologist and primary care are strong, in fact they always remind me of the magnitude of my surgery, it took 9 hours. they also remind me of the mirale it is for me to be alive.
The recovery is slow....some days better than others......I WISH YOU THE BEST..please keep us updated..JOHN MADONNA

Hi Jim,
I'm sending you my very best wishes for a quick uncomplicated surgery and a speedy recovery. Dr. Gillinov (CCF) did my surgery in April. I can't say enough for the Cleveland Clinic and all the doctors there. I am heading back there in November for follow-up with all my doctors. I am sure you will be very happy with your care. Sending you positive thoughts and energy. Ruth Howell

thinking about you and your family jim...i will be sending prayers your way and hopes for a quick recovery!!! carla brownfield

Jim,

I will certainly be praying for you and your family. As always if you ever have any questions or need to talk to someone before you go in give me a shout.


Adam Howell

Jim,
I just read through your entire Heart Valve Journal (having just found out about its existence from you only 10 days before your surgery!. Your partners should really give you a hard time about that, but I guess I'll go easy on you since you are so close to the big day; :)).
I am confident that you will do great; you are in teriffic shape, you are going to a great medical center, and you have so many people who care deeply for you and will be praying for you. I will be one of those people.
By the way, tell your daughter that she is correct: you are the best doctor in the world, and the best partner also!

Mike

jim,you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...i will be praying your surgery is a great success and you have a quick recovery!!!

Jim,
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Have faith, be strong and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Mary Jo List

Hello cousin Jim My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope everything will be just find and i am sure it will be I am very sorry to hear about this!!!!! I am praying for you and your wonderful family!!!!!

WE All Love you
From The Beavers and The Davis Family

Wishing you quick healing and sending lots of good thoughts, prayers and best wishes to you and the entire Davis' family. You'll be back on your feet and at Disney with the girls in no time!

I would like to speak with you, I m also having surgery next month. My name is Marina n I have a hole and my valve problems, please send me an e-mail I would like to ask you a few questions about your future surgery.

Hey Jim

One more testimonial: I had my ohs ten weeks ago and feel great today. You'll do well!

Kent Kersey

Jim,

It is normal to start scecond guessing before the surgery. If you remember, I thought about putting mine off because I was asymptomatic. It turned out that it was a good thing I didn't because they found something that remarkably hadn't broken loose and killed me!

Yes you will have discomfort and inconvenience, but it is worth it. You are young and strong, have the support of a loving family and good friends! Trust in your faith when I tell you that God's got your back brother. That's why you found this so early.

If you need anything, you let me know! In the mean time... physician heal thy self!

Your Friend Always,
Jeff Roemer

Hi JIm,
I just want to say its been 4 weeks to the day since my surgery and the feedback and support I have recieved from the people on this website has been so helpful and supportive.
Just PRAY, HOPE AND DONT WORRY.
You are about to embark on a journey which will change your life. Many days of ups and downs. But after a while it will all be put into perspective that it was all worth it.
God Bless,
John Madonna

Jim:

I saw your note back to me- Cleveland Clinic - you are in the best hands possible. Great News. Hey the best comfort and sometimes the only comfort in waiting for your op is that you have been given a gift, my wife really reinforced this every time I had doubts or fears. Most days it seemed surreal and some days the reality set in and I kind of freaked out. But knowing I was given the foresight that so many others didnt get, I really believe it was a gift.

It has been a life changing experiece for me. It was not easy, but I know that I am being given a second chance I am bound and determined to make everything I can out of it and not waste one second looking back.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Keep your spirits up and enjoy every minute.

Mark Castonguay

Jim;

Your situation is almost identical to mine. Found it the same way, etc. My valve was in good shape though. My root got to 5.4 and I saw surgeon who told me it was time to get it done. The decision and waiting were agonizing for me and my family. I wanted to wait, everyone else says go. I ran into a web site with hundreds of posts from people who had went through a dissection. The posts from the widows of the guys who had died from dissection made my decision easier. I went forward, the waiting was so hard.

I am four weeks post op and I know I did the right thing.

Hang in there Jim!

Jon Farmer

Just checking in brother. Enjoy that Disney trip!

Jeff R

I enjoyed reading your posts. I'm about 3 weeks post-op and going through good days when I can rest enough. I'm finding that if I overdo it, I pay for it the next day.

I think your fitness will definitely help recovery. I was pretty active with cardio and weights before surgery, and I think that prevented me from having a lot of chest/back pain.

Keep up the good work,
Kent Kersey
Salem, OR

Jim,

Your cath will go fine. As for the air conditioning, that sounds uncomfortable. Try putting on a Hawaian shirt, some Buffet music and a frosty rum beverage lol. In all seriousness, GOD has a plan for you. Keep your faith and know that no matter what arises, GOD is with you brother.

Take Care,
Jeff R