Jane's Journal

Clare Auten  Nothe here. I got turned away from rehab on more than one occasion for numbers that were way too high. Hope you can get some answers.

Rita Savelis  So glad your surgery is over. So sorry you had this terrible "side effect". So many "unexpected" things can happen. Hang in there Jane.

Virginia (Ginger) French  Jane, Blessings that you have gotten through the hardest days and have so much better health to look forward to. We will keep you in prayer that the tear heals rapidly and completely and you can feed that healthy heart in a much more celebratory way soon!

Lora Lee Peterson  I'm so sorry that you have that "tear" to deal with. I am constantly amazed at how complex the human body is, and everyone's story is different. I'm praying for healing for you!

Jeanette Davidson   So sorry to hear that. Try to hang in there. The best news is your heart is fixed and you will be well ❤️

Tammy Pilcher  Jane, I'm so sorry you had this happen and pray for complete healing. I'm glad your surgery is behind you now, heart sister. God bless you!

Gerald Schaffer  Such a shame you had that tear. I pray that it's healed so you can get on track with you're healing. That goodness you're heart is working well.

Nancy D  prayers for a healed esophagus and continues smooth recovery from the heart procedures!! So sorry you had to have this issue!! Take good care!

Jean Raber  By the time you read this, it will be all over, and you can concentrate on getting better. Keep the nurses hopping, ask lots of questions, and get lots of rest.

Tim Goff  Good Luck today Jane. You will be in good hands and we look forward to hearing from you on the other side.

Tammy Pilcher  Jane, I also have a bovine tissue replacement for my bicuspid aortic valve. I chose it for the same reason. My surgery was almost 9 months ago and I've done great. My surgery wasn't as bad as I had anticipated. I'm so sorry about the loss of your parents and husband in such a short time. I can't imagine how hard that must be. I do believe, as you said, that they are with you in spirit. I felt like my dad was with me in spirit, too. Sending prayers and hugs for you, heart sister. You are going to do great! God bless you!

Mary K  You are in my prayers, Jane. I am glad that you have your children to support you in person and your husband and parents in spirit. Bless you.

Kristin Heusser  Hi Jane
I wish you peace as you go into this.
To me the worst part was the beforehand. The recovery much less stressful. Youre almost there!

Kris

Gloria Savannah-Austin  Best of luck to you tomorrow Jane. You are going to do great and will keep you in front of mind all day, when you wake up, I hope that your pain is minimal and the healing quick. We are all here cheering and waiting for the thumbs up. Post when you feel up to it and let us know how you are.

Elaine Foster  God Bless you Jane. I chose a bovine valve also, and am very happy with my choice. I am 7 1/2 months out. My prayers are with you,

Terrie Syvertsen  Jane- I am headed for bed and thinking of you, hoping you get a good nights sleep so you are ready for the big day. Many prayers are making there way for your successful surgery and our community will be here for you as you make the transition to the other side with your newly mended heart. Good night Heart Sister.

Tammy Pilcher  Keeping you in my prayers, Jane, for Tuesday. You will do great and have this behind you! God bless you! Isaiah 41:13. "For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not, I will help thee.".

Jean Raber  I'm sure the last 48 hours of waiting is the hardest. Will it help to think about where you'll be a week from today? Probably walking around with the worst behind you. And remember you won't be alone. Those nurses know their stuff, they'll be there 24/7, and their job is to watch you like a hawk so you can rest and get better.

Wiliam Height  You have a great choice of surgeon and in the best hands. Accept this but will be fixed. You have faced other struggles from reading your story and you will get through this fine-- nothing you can't handle. Tell your mind to shut up and stop thinking about the last 48 hours, next week, and just be in this moment the second you read this and stay there.

John Jones  Praying for you Jane. It may not seem like it right now, but it will be finished before you know it.

Terrie Syvertsen  Jane, Excellent post to you from Jean Raber! Before my surgery (as with most of us) those last hours give you the perfect time to try to put the fear away and give yourself time to think of what it is you want to reflect on as you enter the actual surgery. Jean mentions to think about where you'll be a week from today(excellent)as it is what someone told me to do as well and so I had it planned to present to my surgeon a Woman who had confidence that within the day and evening of my surgery I would come through to the other side and "deal" with the outcome to the best of my ability. I also chose to picture something in my head(kayaking on a serene lake with my husband paddling ahead of me with his raiders of the lost ark "hat" on like we had done many times and were up until surgery some of my most beautiful moments of my life. My wish is for you to prepare some memory of your own that is deep within your heart that as you are wheeled into surgery you can draw upon so that your heart is full and ready to face your "team" with good thoughts as well as prepare you for waking up soon after to begin your healing/recovery. I had my husband bring in a photo of us kayaking(go to my photos and you will see the actual scene that he flashed at me as we said "goodbye" and I was rolled into surgery(with a big grin on my face, mind you).
Perhaps you have someone who will be "seeing you off" who could bring a photo of such an event for you as I found it was a most calming feeling and would wish the same for everyone! Also, as mentioned above by your Heart Brothers and Heart Sisters, you are in the best of hands with people focused on YOU and you will find the time you enter into surgery to waking up with a grateful and mended heart seems like it only took minutes! I will say a healing and mighty prayer for you when it is your time as well as afterward that all goes well for you with your surgery as well as when
you enter recovery as your journey continues. Believe all will be well and remember you have a very large community of people waiting to hear from you as offer you support as you recover!