john roland - Heart Valve Journal

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919 days ago

Rose Madura, Shannon Gray reacted to this

I can't believe it has been a year since I got my new aortic valve and aneurism repaired. Man time sure flies. Thanks to the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Roselli, ...Read more

I can't believe it has been a year since I got my new aortic valve and aneurism repaired. Man time sure flies. Thanks to the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Roselli, and all the staff. For those of you waiting I can honestly tell you the waiting is the worst part. After the first week it is an incredible journey to full recovery. My wife took care of me the whole time and within 12 weeks I was completely healed. Thanks also to Adam and all of you guys and girls for all your insight. Life is short so play hard and enjoy all your journeys. Be safe, be well, and talk soon.

john rolandposted an update

1278 days ago

Herb Greenberg, Shannon Gray, Carol Wilson and 7 others reacted to this

I left CC today to go back to the hotel until Saturday. I had a few incidents that made my recovery longer. I am telling you Dr. Roselli, his great anesthesiologist ...Read more

I left CC today to go back to the hotel until Saturday. I had a few incidents that made my recovery longer. I am telling you Dr. Roselli, his great anesthesiologist and the rest of the great team were super terrific. I could not see my wife the whole week and I missed her terribly. To all the NP's, Nurses, and all the other staff I thank you from the top of my heart. Larry and I stayed in touch throughout the ordeal along with our wives.It was good to talk to someone we even took another picture together. I never want to do that again and I truly feel sorry for the upcoming surgery board members because of the no visitor policy. It really made for a rotten experience. The CC members did their best to help out and I am happy for that. The journey has ended and I am now in deep in recovery. If anyone needs a push for the CC talk to me, it was impressive and worth it. I can't wait to visit in 3 months and hand out a cookie package to the staff units that took great care of me. Signing off

Susan Lynn John - Happy you're at the hotel and reunited with your wife. I'm sure it wasn't easy. The thing y ... Read more

Susan Lynn John - Happy you're at the hotel and reunited with your wife. I'm sure it wasn't easy. The thing you did do is spare her the trauma of going through this surgery, too. Yes- I think our loved ones go through every step, but without the anesthesia and great drugs! I left my husband and twin sister at the door of pre-op and instructed my surgeon that they were not to see me until the breathing tube was removed. I didn't feel either one of them needed that picture burned into their memories.
Our spouses take this event much harder than I ever imagined. I was home for a few days before I noticed how stressed and relieved my husband was. While I'm sure your wife wanted to be there, it's better that she supported you at a distance.
Wishing you a speedy recovery! ❤

john roland Great point Susan!

Herb Greenberg John, I can't imagine how difficult this was for both you and your wife. Glad to hear you are on the ... Read more

Herb Greenberg John, I can't imagine how difficult this was for both you and your wife. Glad to hear you are on the mend.

Bradley Dunn I can't imagine no visitors after this surgery.

Adam Pick John, This just made my day. Congrats on getting to the "other side". You made it. -- and, in very, ... Read more

Adam Pick John, This just made my day. Congrats on getting to the "other side". You made it. -- and, in very, very, very, very difficult and trying time. You truly are a #HeartWarrior. Great job buddy! Fyi, I'm imagine the CC team is already looking forward to that cookie-package. Be well. Take it easy. Stay safe!!!

Pam Hascall Glad you're on the road to recovery John! I too had a great experience at the Cleveland Clinic. The ... Read more

Pam Hascall Glad you're on the road to recovery John! I too had a great experience at the Cleveland Clinic. They are the best and are always striving to do even better!

Tracy Fallu Congrats on being on the other side! You did it. Remember to rest, walk, rest, walk, repeat. May God ... Read more

Tracy Fallu Congrats on being on the other side! You did it. Remember to rest, walk, rest, walk, repeat. May God bless you and your wife as you navigate the recovery journey.

Phyllis Petersen I can't imagine how difficult it had to be not having any visitors. We all know it's necessary, but s ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen I can't imagine how difficult it had to be not having any visitors. We all know it's necessary, but surgery is hard enough. Glad to hear you're sprung and on the road to recovery.

john rolandposted a journal

1281 days ago

Frank Giovanniello , Joe Tarango, John O'Neill and 13 others reacted to this

Surgery went well, still in ICU but everything is looking good to hopefully go to the step down unit Saturday or Sunday. Will post more in a few days. Thank ...Read more

Surgery went well, still in ICU but everything is looking good to hopefully go to the step down unit Saturday or Sunday. Will post more in a few days. Thank you for all the good thoughts and prayers!

Herb Greenberg John, thrilled to hear. The ICU nurses there are tops. Take care of yourself. Every day gets better. ... Read more

Herb Greenberg John, thrilled to hear. The ICU nurses there are tops. Take care of yourself. Every day gets better. Stay in the uncomfortable bed as little as possible. Opt for the chair! And walk, walk, walk. Looking forward to your updates.

Frank Giovanniello Don't rush things, listen to the nurses, WALK. ALL THINGS GOOD

Semper Fi warrior! Glad you’re on the side of recovery. OOH RAH! Blessings

Marie Myers Welcome to recovery!

Susan Lynn John - Thanks for the update!! Welcome to recovery! Walk. Rest. Repeat. You'll be home before you ... Read more

Susan Lynn John - Thanks for the update!! Welcome to recovery! Walk. Rest. Repeat. You'll be home before you know it! Take care!

john rolandposted an update

1292 days ago

Joe Tarango, Adam Pick, Shannon Gray and 4 others reacted to this

Just got a call from Dr. Roselli's office. They have an opening for my surgery on March 24th. I jumped at the opportunity. My heart Cath. is scheduled for this ...Read more

Just got a call from Dr. Roselli's office. They have an opening for my surgery on March 24th. I jumped at the opportunity. My heart Cath. is scheduled for this Friday the 20th. Monday we meet with everyone and Tuesday the 24th is it. Thanks Adam for this site and thank all of you for your postings. Reading thru all of them is very calming. Some are actually funny, no offense Herb. Thank God the medical field is so full of great people and the advances keep making life easier. I will stay in touch as my wife and I weave through or journey. Ooh Rah

Herb Greenberg Best of luck, John. It's quite the experience. The heart catch is a piece-o-cake. They actually (and ... Read more

Herb Greenberg Best of luck, John. It's quite the experience. The heart catch is a piece-o-cake. They actually (and surprisingly) found I needed one wayward bypass. Let me know if you need any insight into the lay of the land there and we can hop on the phone. As we were leaving they were tightening a lot of the conveniences - something to be aware of for visitors, spouse, etc. We stayed in the connected IC next door. VERY convenient.

john roland Thanks Herb, we Just realized there are 2 Intercontinentals. We booked the one with the suites on Euc ... Read more

john roland Thanks Herb, we Just realized there are 2 Intercontinentals. We booked the one with the suites on Euclid. There is another one Carnegie. I hope we made the right choice.

You will be just fine John. Safe travels to you and your wife. Will pray for a successful surgery and ... Read more

You will be just fine John. Safe travels to you and your wife. Will pray for a successful surgery and recovery. And as Gibbs says on TV .....Ooh Rah for the Marines! God bless you

john roland Thanks Ana, Semper Fi

Herb Greenberg John, we stayed at the other one - the one connected to the clinic. Made it very easy on my wife rega ... Read more

Herb Greenberg John, we stayed at the other one - the one connected to the clinic. Made it very easy on my wife regardless of the hour. It was about a 5 minute walk inside to the hospital. All 3, including the Holiday Inn, are owned by the clinic. Tip: if you pay $200 to join the Intercontinental Club they'll boost you to the next level if they have space; at the hotel that means a suite, not likely needed if you go to the suites!

john roland Thanks Herb, We have changed plans 3 times and my wife is comfortable with the suite and the little 1 ... Read more

john roland Thanks Herb, We have changed plans 3 times and my wife is comfortable with the suite and the little 1 block walk. We are members of IHG and they didn't say a thing. Hmmmmm, well If my wife is happy I'm happy.

Herb Greenberg That's all that counts, John. Remember, we are from California and walking in weather is not in our D ... Read more

Herb Greenberg That's all that counts, John. Remember, we are from California and walking in weather is not in our DNA.