Jan's Journal

Christine Oliva  Thank you for the update and good news. There is nothing like going home where you can really recover. Tell Jan just be patient with herself and try to do everything the doctor tells her. We are sending positive thoughts to her.

Alina FH  My dear Jan, YOU are MY double hero. I could NOT imagine flying after such a short time from surgery and being away from your doctors who did this. Praying for smooth travels back and speedy recovery.

Christine Oliva  Great, yes walking and blowing on that spirometer is important. Please encourage Jan to do so. I really feel both really helped me in my recovery. Blessings for her continued recovery. Keep on Keeping on Jan!

Gail Magnus  Jan, you will rest more once you get a room. Take drugs to sleep!!! Glad you're not in much pain.

Linda Richards  Glad everything went well. My surgery is next week for the same repair. How long before they took out your breathing tube?

Christine Oliva  Congratulations Jan, keep recovering and its great your pain is minimum. You are a lucky lady. Praying for your continued recovery.

Gail Magnus  Woo hoo!!! Jan...YOU DID IT!!! Welcome to the recovery side. I can't wait to talk to you. Be strong heart sister! Robotics AND repair...what you wanted!

Terrie Syvertsen  Thank you Stephanie for the update on your Mom's surgery! This is great news and you have the happy dance taking off through out the community here of heart brothers and sisters for her. Tell her she is being thought of!
Take care!

Lynee Casper  That' s great news, please tell your Mom we are rooting for her, and wish her a successful recovery.

Mary K  Graham crackers and Dixie cups are waiting for you in the coffee room. And the solarium is nice on the top floor.

Wanda Mroz  Wishing you all the best. It will be fine whatever way they do it. Go with your gut also because you have the final say on which way! Hugs...

Barbara Laurie  Jan! It's scary! But, you've got 10 days to organize, but also, as my nurse coordinator told me," it's your job now to try and relax" easier said than done. I pray you find that spot so you have more days of freedom from fear. ❤️Best Regards 🌹

Wanda Mroz  Breathe Jan... yes this is a scary time, but you are almost there and done with it and on the other side! Hugs

Jan McClain  Wanda, you are the most upbeat person! I just looked on the map--could you just jump over Lake Erie and visit me whem I'm in Cleveland? Thanks!

Mary K  You can do it. Think about making it through for those little darlings of yours. Cleveland Clinic is great.

Wanda Mroz  I try Jan.... Believe me I was scared to death.... yet negative thoughts of this not going well never really consumed me somehow. I was more terrified of the tubes, breathing tube, recovery than anything. The unknown... I thought I'd never survive those things. Now that I'm on the other side, I just know it is doable... we are all stronger than we believe, and God never gives more than we can handle. You got this! If I could visit, I would Jan... but in lieu of that, I'm here to cheer you on as much as you need. Never know... someday, we may just meet! Stay strong...

Steven A Husted  you will do fine may the good lord above take care of you and may you have a sucessful surgery and recovery amen

Sheila Harrison  The pre op waiting is torture. I kept myself so busy and started to color. Adult coloring books are amazing and its relaxing. Continued coloring after surgery. My 5 year old grandson told me I was really good at staying in the lines and he was proud of me.

Tim Goff  hang in there Jan Try a checklist of things that should be sewn up before surgery so you don't have to worry about them post op. It helped me so much to "check it off" in the weeks leading up. Surgeon had been selected and I went in with a peaceful calm knowing it was in the medical teams and God's hands and I had done all that was needed on the front side. I'm 11 months out now and feeling great. You can do it!

Gail Magnus  Jan...the offer still stands...come stay with your favorite daughter-in-law and family post op! You were present for my surgery when they wheeled me off! You have to reach a point you let go of all the possible negative outcomes. Yes, most of us worry abou them...that's normal. But you're a healthy person and there's no reason to think what you're thinking. Hey...I forgot to ask...how was the dentist? :-) Happy Vday to my favorite step-MIL!