On January 25, 2012...
Glad to hear Joyce is through surgery and on the road to recovery. Way to go Joyce! -Mitch Friedman
On January 25, 2012...
Great news! Will pray for Joyce's complete and speedy recovery. Thanks for the updates.
Still waiting..Linda Dixon
On January 25, 2012...
Thanks for the update, still praying.

Linda Dixon
On January 25, 2012...
Joyce, You are in my thoughts and prayers!! I am 4 weeks post op and doing well. You will do great and be on the path of recovery soon. Janis Kielbasa
On January 25, 2012...
Joyce,
Your are in my thoughts and prayers, I wish you a full speedy recovery and hope to see you in the spring.
Love, Aunt Ruth
On January 25, 2012...
Hi Lynne, thank you for keeping us up to date on Joyce. She will be fine, I am sure. She is so fortunate to have her family there with her. Now your job is the most difficult...waiting. Mom is most likely in la-la land now and will wake up later with a finely tuned up heart! Then she will have climbed her mountain, and I can tell you as one who is still waiting on surgery in a few weeks, no matter how brave we appear on the outside, there is an amount of fear inside.

I will keep you all in my prayers today, please keep us updated on Joyce.

Still waiting...Linda Dixon
On January 24, 2012...
Hi Joyce,

I just want to add, thanks for sharing your story. I am having the robotic DaVinci surgery as well. Nice story. :-) I wish you well!!!

Carmen Pettiford
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On January 24, 2012...
Hi Joyce,

My prayers are with you and your family. I will be praying that you get through your surgery successfully and that you have a speedy recovery!

God Bless,
Carmen Pettiford
Joyce Beck  Thanks for the encouragement. I am doing well,tired but stronger every day
On January 24, 2012...
You are in our prayers Joyce.

Chuck Holmgreen.
On January 24, 2012...
Missing all of you tonight and longing to be there. Thankful for the peace of God and the faith of many who have lifted you up in prayer. Blessed are we. Love you - Matt, Deb, Jenna, Rachel and Jackson
On January 24, 2012...
God bless you Joyce, you will be in my prayers tomorrow and as you recover. Hope you have somone lined up to keep us updated on your progress. Go climb that mountain and I look forward to hearing from you when you feel up to it.

Still waiting...Linda
On January 24, 2012...
My prayers are with you Mrs. Beck. I know you are in good hands.

Taryn Thomas
Joyce Beck  Thank you for your well wish he's. I am home and feeling good, no pain medication after 3rd day.
On January 24, 2012...
Good luck tomorrow Joyce, god speed. I'll be thinking of you and looking for the updates.

- Mitch Friedman
On January 24, 2012...
Mrs. Beck, You are in such good hands. I was amazed when my Mom had surgery yesterday at the "space-age" technology and precision. Amazing! And, having Debbie there as your personal nurse will make everything all the better. You are also in God's hands, the supreme caregiver. Can't wait to hear good news! Betty Blevins
On January 23, 2012...
Dear Joyce and Wayne: We will be thinking about you and praying for you. I know that God will be there and bring you through safely. Look forward to seeing you when this is all over. Love you lots, Betty & Roy
On January 23, 2012...
Joyce, I am so glad you and Wayne got there safe and everything is going well. You will be in Gerald and my thoughts and prayers throughout the whole process. We love you and hope this will soon be over and you will be back home. Take care and God bless.

Love, Gerald and Janice
On January 23, 2012...
Granny - Steve & I are thinking about you. Keep us updated. Love you! Jessica & Steve
On January 23, 2012...
Hi Joyce, glad your Dr. visit went well today and that you are comfortable with him. Good luck with your testing tomorrow. Hope you have someone lined up to keep us updated on your progress.

Still waiting...Linda Dixon
On January 23, 2012...
Please add Betty & Roy:
vagranny32@comcast.net
On January 23, 2012...
Good luck today, Mom. Let us know how your Dr. appointment goes. Stay warm and dry. Looks like bad weather in ATL today.
On January 22, 2012...
Mom - we love you and Jackson and I said a special prayer for you tonight. Hope you are enjoying the football games tonight and are able to relax. Love you. Deb and Matt
On January 22, 2012...
Joyce, the weather has been terrible here in SC also. It isn't raining now,but it sure feels cold and damp. Good luck with the doctor tomorrow, let us know how it goes.
God bless.
Still waiting...Linda Dixon
On January 21, 2012...
Dear Nana,
I will be praying for you through the next few week but I know you'll be in good hands.
Can't wait to see you soon!

Love, Jenna B.
On January 21, 2012...
My dear mother-in-law, I am so looking forward to seeing you this week. You are constantly on my mind and in my heart. I repeatedly say a prayer for you. God will take care of you. You are truly a blessing to all of us. I love you. Debbie (Mark's Debbie)
On January 21, 2012...
We are wishing you much love and prayers for your surgery next week. Have a safe trip and hurry home to us. We will be praying for you.

Love, Patricia and Frank
On January 20, 2012...
Mrs. Beck, Many of us in the Lynchburg, Virginia area will have you in our thoughts and prayers. Looking forward to hearing good news from you shortly! Betty Blevins
Joyce Beck  Thank you for your get well wishes. Will be leaving tomorrow. Will let you all know how things progr ... Read more
On January 20, 2012...
Okay, mom, you've done your homework and it's time to get this behind you and you'll be good for another 10,000 miles. We love you and you are in our prayers.
On January 20, 2012...
We anxiously await your return home as the healthier Joyce Beck. God is in control and He loves you and will care for you. I'm know He has great plans for you in the future with your family and friends.
We love you and you remain in our prayers.
Pattie and Gene
On January 19, 2012...
My sweet Joyce,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will be waiting expectantly to hear of your success. Remember our LORD's words..."Peace I leave with you, and My peace I give unto you...let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid." John 14:27
Much Love,
Ann
On January 19, 2012...
Joyce, Bev and I know that this is going to be a great success! Our prayers will be with you always.

Jim
On January 18, 2012...
Joyce,
I'll have you in my prayers.
wishing you the best of luck
love, Glenda



On January 18, 2012...
You have the email right now. I just want you to know I wish you the very best of luck on your trip to Georgia and I hope that everything turns out perfect for you. Good luck always.

Love, Rita
On January 18, 2012...
I have posted several journals prior and after my surgery, that was 4 weeks ago. You can find some more details about my robotic surgery - not so many people on this site had this kind of surgery.

If you have any questions please just let me know, OK?
Either thru journal or you can reach me
ivana.pleic@rogers.com


Ivana
On January 18, 2012...
Hi Joyce,
I felt the same you do: davinci surgery is only right way to go for mitral valve repair for sure! I have never even considered other type of surgery...I am not buying into "surgeon needs to see open heart, easy access etc.".

The old sternot. way is just easier way for surgeon who does not know how to do robotic repair. Visibility is actually better with robotic approach, recovery time minimal - I had no restriction when I left hospital at all!, bleeding minimal...My chest tubes were out the morning after surgery and breathing tube was after few hours - I do not remember that one at all:) My surgery was almost 9h long and if it was not robotic, regular surgeon would not be able to repair my valve at all!!!

You will do great and you will be so happy with the procedure!

Ivana
On January 17, 2012...
Good luck Joyce with your surgery and welcome to the HVJ site. Hope everything goes as planned and please keep us updated.
I will have aortic valve replacement March 13th at Cleveland Clinic, so I am

Still waiting....Linda Dixon
On January 17, 2012...
Joyce. Wow fast work. I go in feb 9. So u can tell me all about it. Sounds as tho u r in excellent hands. You'll enjoi the journal however a reminder it can become addictive. Be well & yes keep us posted.

Nancy Friedman. St Louis
Joyce Beck  I made out great. I am home and free of pain after 3days. Saw my cardialigest and he said the small ... Read more
On January 17, 2012...
Dear Aunt Joyce,
You are so very special to me. I am extremely excitied that you were able to research and find a procedure you feel comfortable with. I wish you much love and success and covet my prayers through it all.
Love,
Connie
Joyce Beck  Thanks Connie, will keep you up to date all along. Love you
On January 17, 2012...
Hi Joyce,
I am 6 weeks post op and back to almost normal activities. You will be surprised at how well you will do. Just getting the surgery over with is enough of a relief.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane
On January 16, 2012...
Hi Joyce,

I wanted to drop you a line and wish you good luck with your upcoming surgery. I had davinci mitral valve repair 4 weeks ago. I wanted to tell you that you really do not need to worry about pain at all! I had pain only when I cough or sneeze (I did have lot of cough because of my lungs problems I developed). I was on regular tylanol in hopsital on day 3 and off morphine day after surgery. I seriously did not feel any pain while in hospital, only major case of being tired and not being able to do anything.
I have been off any pain pills for almost 2 weeks now and can do anything I want, but of course with the snail pace:)
You will do great! Your choice to look for this kind of procedure was right one. But keep in mind, heart still goes thru same thing and needs long recovery!

Ivana
Joyce Beck  Thank you for the encouragment. Knowing that you did the robot procedure was helpful. Not many peopl ... Read more