On February 19, 2013...
Great News!On to recovery
Alex V
Jean Trausch  Thank you Alex :)
On February 19, 2013...
So glad to hear you are out of surgery, Aunt Jeanie! May God bless you with a speedy recovery :-)

Jennifer
Jean Trausch  Thanks Jennifer! I am feeling great considering it was only 1 week ago that I had the heart surgery ... Read more
On February 19, 2013...
Love you aunt Jean! You are a strong woman and quite a trooper. Praying for you for a quick recovery!

Love,

Christina (aka Chrissy)
Jean Trausch  Thanks Chrissie! I think we inherited our strength from Grandma Top and your great-Grandma Cumley : ... Read more
On February 19, 2013...
Good to hear surgery has gone well. And a blessing from an abbott?! You're in a league of your own, Jean! Much love and prayers from all the McKennas.
Jean Trausch  Thanks McKennas! One week out and Mike may have to put brakes on me soon ;)
Love, Jeanie
On February 19, 2013...
That's wonderful news! Will keep all in my prayers and look forward to positive updates
Debbie Argetsinger
Jean Trausch  Thanks Debbie!
On February 19, 2013...
Jean - thinking of you and sending many prayers your way from Chicago to KC today!!!

-Sara Bloomfield
Jean Trausch  Thanks Sara!
On February 19, 2013...
Hey Jeanie,
I've been thinking of you and praying all day! Love you
Penny
Jean Trausch  Thanks for your prayers Penny! It's only been 1 week and I feel great! Love, Jeanie
On February 18, 2013...
Sista, you'll do fine! God is in control. Malatee
Jean Trausch  Malatee -
Looking forward to the next Sista's retreat!
Love, Sista
On February 18, 2013...
Good Luck and I will pray and keep you in my thoughts. Be safe and get home.
Alex Vigil
AVR 01/22/13
Jean Trausch  Thanks Alex!
On February 18, 2013...
Stay strong and lean of the faith you have! I'm wishing you only the best and can't wait to read of your success!

Best wishes,
~Melissa Cave
Jean Trausch  Thanks Melissa!
On February 18, 2013...
Prayers are being sent your way. You are going to feel so much better and afterwards.
Susan Fisken
Jean Trausch  Thank you Susan! I do feel better already after just 1 week :)
On February 18, 2013...
Jean,

Good Luck and you WILL do great!!! I am one week out and doing pretty good. I will keep you in my prayers this week and can't wait to hear from you on the other side!!!

Sweet Dreams

Michelle
Jean Trausch  Thanks Michelle! I'm 1 week out of surgery and feel great! God bless you in your recovery too :)
On February 17, 2013...
Dear Jeanie,
I continue to pray for you & your family. I have asked others to pray for you too. We appreciate your messages-Robert or John keep me updated. Remember this prayer of St. Jeanne Jugan: "Blessed be God, Glory be to God, Thank you my God." I say that frequently, & everything smooths out- it really helps!! Love & Prayers, Mary Ellen Trausch
Jean Trausch  Thanks Mom!
On February 17, 2013...
I prayer for guidance of your surgeon's hands and for your quick recovery.

Jean Trausch  Thank you.
On February 16, 2013...
Hi Jean,
You will be going in one week before me! I will be praying for you. I just saw in readers digest that It's better to have surgery on a Tuesday then on a Friday! We both will be having ours in Tuesdays!
I still can't believe it either. Lets get on our knees, then put our boots on and march into that place, knowing the best is yet to come!
For therapy, I have been doing some art work with bible verses that include heart in them. calling it Art for Hearts...check out my photos and I hope they will encourage you!
Sophie Marsh
Jean Trausch  Thank you Sophie for your prayers and encouragement.
I like your heart artwork!
I'm turning this al ... Read more
On February 16, 2013...
Hi Jean,

Thank you so much for leaving Steve a message. We were so scared as well counting down the days but the closer we got the more we accepted the path we had to take. It has been an incredible journey and now that he is home recovering I still can't believe we went through it all. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and recovery.

Steve and Aida
Jean Trausch  Thank you for your prayers and encouragement. Take care, Jean Trausch
On February 14, 2013...
I want to wish you the very best with your surgery. I will be having surgery in May. It seems so scary but the odds look pretty good for us. It will be so nice to be healthy again. Keep us updated on how you do.
Jean Trausch  Yes, I think the odds do look good for us considering all of the people on here who have gotten throu ... Read more
On February 13, 2013...
Oops, I guess I needed to sign that note - it's Sara Bloomfield from Chicago :)
On February 13, 2013...
Jean - I just signed up to follow you! Strange thing, I'm from Kansas, too (Salina)! I live in Chicago now and have been here for many years, but I always have (and always will) consider myself to be a Kansan. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks again for checking in on me, too!
Jean Trausch  Sara - I'm originally from Olathe, but live near Topeka now. Thanks for your prayers and I will con ... Read more
On February 13, 2013...
Hi Jean,
Wishing you smooth sailing through the rough waters that lie ahead.Keep your spirits up and just let the magic happen.This will all be in your rear view mirror before you even know it.I'll be sending you and your family lots of prayers in the days ahead....
Al Zebal
Jean Trausch  Thank you Al! Hope you're recovery is still going well :)
On February 12, 2013...
We are thinking of you and praying for you! I love the Iron Girl comparison ;-) St. Luke's is a great hospital...you are in good hands.

Jennifer, Matt & Mason
Jean Trausch  Thank you all!
On February 9, 2013...
Hi Jean, I just saw your post and you are on the right track. You will find our for this whold process the waiting is the worse part of it. You will do fine. I had my surgery for aortic stenosis and annuersym of ascending aorta last Sept. My life is so much better, but I am still recovering but like is so good and I am so blessed. Read some of the journals here, it will help. If you have any questions just let me know. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck.
Linda H and Elsie AVR 9/19/12
Jean Trausch  Thank you so much!
On February 9, 2013...
Hi Jean,

My prayers are with you.

Sending you healthy, heart-pumping thoughts from California!

Keep on tickin!

Adam Pick
Jean Trausch  Thank you for your prayers. I appreciate them :)
On February 3, 2013...
My prayers for a successful surgery,
Father Daniel Seiker
dseiker@gmail.com
Jean Trausch  Thank you Fr. Dan. I appreciate it!
On February 2, 2013...
TO ALL - Please take 5 minutes to read the Prayer of St. Gianna Beretta Molla and her amazing story of selfless love:
http://www.wf-f.org/StGianna.html
JEAN, Never forget the HUGE amount of love & support you have available to you & all your family in the next months. The words "We are here to help" are not just superficial, meaningless, nice things to say-they're TRUE! Also take comfort that heaven's "ears" are not full of wax but have you & all your concerns spoken in them frequently. And YES, with the abdication of her throne, the return of the sash, and for all your continued good deeds, you ARE the FAVORITE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW!!!
Prayers & Love, Robert & Jillian Trausch
Jean Trausch  Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, Robert and Jillian
On February 1, 2013...
Hi Jeannie,

Praying for a quick and complete recovery! However, if you recover too quickly, you may have to bone up on your acting skills to keep Mike busy. I'll have to let him know what constitutes an acceptable "bedside sick table." Let me know your favorite magazines. :)

Love,
Ann
Jean Trausch  Thanks for the prayers and the tip, Ann! Love, Jeanie
On January 31, 2013...
Hi Jean,

Got the email update from Mike. So glad he can stay home to help you recover. I hope you have peace and courage throughout this process. We love you and we'll keep you in our prayers.

Tricia
Jean Trausch  Thank you, Tricia. I appreciate your prayers. Love, Jeanie
On January 31, 2013...
Hi Jeannie! Sounds like your going to be the bionic woman, like in the old tv show. .

I know everything will turn out fine for you. . It's really nice that Mike can take off work to take care of you and the kids. .

Hope to see you soon.

Bobby
Jean Trausch  Bob - I at least hope I'm bionic enough to walk back up the driveway without being out of breath afte ... Read more
On January 30, 2013...
Remember my love that you have my "heart" and soul in your hands. Know that God and your family love you dearly and we pray with confidence that you will not only do well with your upcoming surgery but will feel much better after your recovery.

St. Gianna Molla - pray for us.

With all my love and prayers from your adoring husband,

Mike
Jean Trausch  I couldn't do it without you. Love you, Jeanie
On January 25, 2013...
Hi Jean,
The very best thing you can do for yourself is to get as much info as possible.Adam's book,check out the journals here from our family members, and the best place of all is the internet.Google,google, google....
All my best to you,
Al Zebal AVR,full maze,1/17/13
Jean Trausch  Thank you Al. I check updates on Heart Valve Journals everyday and it has really encouraged me and e ... Read more
On January 23, 2013...
Hi Jean,

Welcome to HVJ!

Great idea getting a 2nd opinion. You want to be 100% confident in your surgeon and the surgical approach. Seeking an experienced surgeon is also a great idea.

If you need anything along the way, please let me know.

Keep on tickin!
Adam Pick
Jean Trausch  Adam - If you know which hospital/surgeons in the KC area might do the greatest number of valve repl ... Read more