Thank you, Lori, for the journaling you\'ve done for Jim. My surgery is scheduled for July 11th and it\'s helped me a lot to follow Jim\'s progress. I was ...Read more
Thank you, Lori, for the journaling you\'ve done for Jim. My surgery is scheduled for July 11th and it\'s helped me a lot to follow Jim\'s progress. I was wondering....with his back/shoulder discomforter (muscles?) would getting a massage help? Or does a person (or he) not want to be touched after such a surgery? Sheila
Jim Ricken Hi Sheila,
Jim had back rubs every night and even had a personal massage while in the hospital! He s ... Read more
Jim Ricken Hi Sheila,
Jim had back rubs every night and even had a personal massage while in the hospital! He said it felt good and there was no pain associated with it. You are welcome to send me an email and I can tell you more details about his surgery/recovery if you'd like. My email is lricken@yahoo.com The first letter being an "L". Where is your surgery scheduled? lori
Lori and Jim, Sounds as though things sound normal for the recovery. Lori you are doing a good job at managing his activity. Our son in law\'s dad had the ...Read more
Lori and Jim, Sounds as though things sound normal for the recovery. Lori you are doing a good job at managing his activity. Our son in law\'s dad had the same surgery 1 1/2 years ago and it was just like what you are going thru. His appetite did not come back for several months- so don\'t be surprised at that. Just keep encouraging him to eat. Just keep doing what you are all doing. I think of you often during the days. Glad you are home!
Karen Eggers
Hey Jim,
I ave been praying for Joe alot lately as I know with you on this extended VACATION he will have to handle the loads.
I am very pleased to here the ...Read more
Hey Jim,
I ave been praying for Joe alot lately as I know with you on this extended VACATION he will have to handle the loads.
I am very pleased to here the good results from the surgery...now just do what you are told and take things easy.
Our Prayers will continue... for you!!
Mike & Sharon
So happy to hear Jim is recovering quickly. Not an easy road but sounds as though he is pushing through the pain. It\'s amazing that you are doing so much so ...Read more
So happy to hear Jim is recovering quickly. Not an easy road but sounds as though he is pushing through the pain. It\'s amazing that you are doing so much so soon! Kudos to you Jim and don\'t forget to take care of yourself too Lori!
Updates are wonderful to read, thinking of you often.
Lori Nichols
Congratulations, text book surgery and recovery so far it looks like - this is so nice to hear. I have a question though, do you think you will have any attitude ...Read more
Congratulations, text book surgery and recovery so far it looks like - this is so nice to hear. I have a question though, do you think you will have any attitude from your local cardiologist for follow up and if you need him for something related to this surgery?
Jim Ricken I don't see that happening. We discussed going to Mayo with him and he supported whatever decision we ... Read more
Jim Ricken I don't see that happening. We discussed going to Mayo with him and he supported whatever decision we choose to make. We went to our local heart surgeon which we were comfortable with then chose to get a second opinion at Mayo on the time frame of Jim's condition/surgery. We ended up having most tests completed at Mayo and were very impressed with them, so much so that we decided to have surgery there. Since we discussed this option with our local cardiologist (who btw does not do these surgeries) I know he will treat us the same as if we would have stayed local. So far he has gone above and beyond what we expected from him and I feel that will continue. It is as important to choose a cardiologist to care for you before and after as it is to choose the cardiac surgeon who will hold your life in his hands.
I am from: Haverhill, Iowa
