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851 days ago

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Today marks the one year anniversary of my surgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida. I feel grateful to my surgical team led by Dr Kevin Landolfo, and the staff at ...Read more

Today marks the one year anniversary of my surgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida. I feel grateful to my surgical team led by Dr Kevin Landolfo, and the staff at Mayo Clinic. Also, I would like to thank my wife and family who nurtured me back to 100%. I am grateful to you all.

I would also like to encourage those who are facing surgery; while it certainly is a frightening experience, you will make it to the other side of recovery. Follow your doctor's instructions, walk as much as possible, and complete cardiac rehab and look forward to your new lease on life!

Special shout out to Ana Brusso for your upcoming surgery, you are in my prayers and I know everything will turn out well. Best of luck my friend!

George Gardopee Jay - Congratulations on your anniversary! It sounds like you are doing great.
We are all wishi ... Read more

George Gardopee Jay - Congratulations on your anniversary! It sounds like you are doing great.
We are all wishing Ana well this week.

Rose Madura Congratulations Jay. Good to hear from you and glad you are doing well.

Susan Lynn Jay - Congratulations on your Anniversary! Wishing you continued good health! We'll be celebrati... Read more

Susan Lynn Jay - Congratulations on your Anniversary! Wishing you continued good health! We'll be celebrating you and Ana this time next year!!

Jay Heagerty Thank you all! We will be celebrating Ana next year!

Happy first year anniversary dear Jay. Time flies. Congratulations and say hello to the triplets 🙏 ... Read more

Happy first year anniversary dear Jay. Time flies. Congratulations and say hello to the triplets 🙏❤️

Jay Heagerty Ana, I will do that. Best of luck to you on the 26th. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jay Heagertyposted an update

1184 days ago

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Had my four week follow up at Mayo Clinic, Florida this week. All was good and I have been released from the surgeon's care. I would like to take a minute to ...Read more

Had my four week follow up at Mayo Clinic, Florida this week. All was good and I have been released from the surgeon's care. I would like to take a minute to thank Dr. Kevin Landolfo and his entire team at Mayo Clinic. These guys are smart, professional and compassionate, and have a team approach like no other. I would also like to mention two of the ladies that make this team special: Jennifer Morin and Amy Lykina, both of whom are APRNs. These ladies have made my experience with Mayo and the Londolfo team excellent. I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to Dr Landolfo, his team, and especially Jennifer and Amy. I'm eternally grateful to you all. Thank you!

Marie Myers Glad to hear you did well!

Lola Whitworth Hi, If you were from out of state, how long was the stay at the hospital and how did you travel? ... Read more

Lola Whitworth Hi, If you were from out of state, how long was the stay at the hospital and how did you travel?
I am glad to hear you are doing well!

Jay Heagerty Lola, sorry for the delayed reply. I was in the hospital 6 days after surgery. I traveled by car two ... Read more

Jay Heagerty Lola, sorry for the delayed reply. I was in the hospital 6 days after surgery. I traveled by car two days after being released. Had to sit in the backseat due to airbags.

Jay Heagertyposted an update

1198 days ago

Lindsay Beth, Lynn Loudermilk, Patsy Stewart and 5 others reacted to this

I am in my third week of recuperation and it's going very well. I am walking between 1.2 and 2.0 miles per day, albeit at a slower pace than before surgery. ...Read more

I am in my third week of recuperation and it's going very well. I am walking between 1.2 and 2.0 miles per day, albeit at a slower pace than before surgery. I continue to feel better each day and am able to sleep at night which makes all the difference in the world. Not sure where I read the first two weeks post surgery was toughest part of the recovery, but so far I find it to be true. Getting my energy back but still resting plenty per Dr's orderrs. We go back to Mayo Sept 22, for post surgery exam. Hope everyone is doing well! Thank you Adam and the community for all your support!

Peter Linn Great to read this!

TIMOTHY HAMILTON Great to hear that you're doing so well. I think we had the same repairs done by open heart surgery. ... Read more

TIMOTHY HAMILTON Great to hear that you're doing so well. I think we had the same repairs done by open heart surgery. I'm 4 weeks out today, but only walking 1/2 mile twice a day, so you're doing great!

You are doing great Jay. Timothy you are too. So glad for your share guys. Have a great weekend

Ted Niedziela Jay, this is the kind of post us pre-surgery folks love to see! Thanks for the update and wishing you ... Read more

Ted Niedziela Jay, this is the kind of post us pre-surgery folks love to see! Thanks for the update and wishing you continued progress.

Debra Keife Great job!

TIMOTHY HAMILTON Jay encouraged me, so today’s walk was a mile. I’m tired, but did well. 👍🏻

Ron Broadhead This is good news. Keep up the walking and best to you for your Sept 22 visit at Mayo.

Jay Heagerty Thank you all for the thoughtful comments. I am glad it can help those pre surgery members of the com ... Read more

Jay Heagerty Thank you all for the thoughtful comments. I am glad it can help those pre surgery members of the community. Enjoy your weekend!

Jay Heagertyposted an update

1226 days ago

Unfortunately, my surgery has been postponed as a result of the covid outbreak. ICU beds are at capacity right now at Mayo in Florida. Will keep the community ...Read more

Unfortunately, my surgery has been postponed as a result of the covid outbreak. ICU beds are at capacity right now at Mayo in Florida. Will keep the community posted as we continue to wait additional information. Thanks for all the kind words and prayers.

Shannon Gray Thinking of you!

Rose Madura I'm sorry to hear this. It can be difficult emotionally to deal with. Take care keep us posted.

Patsy Stewart I’m so sorry, Jay. I will continue to lift you up in prayer. Hopefully, things will begin to get be ... Read more

Patsy Stewart I’m so sorry, Jay. I will continue to lift you up in prayer. Hopefully, things will begin to get better. What trying times!

Peter Linn Jay, very sorry to hear that. I can only imagine how nerve wracking that must be. Florida and Texas ... Read more

Peter Linn Jay, very sorry to hear that. I can only imagine how nerve wracking that must be. Florida and Texas, just wow.

Jay Heagerty Thank you all for the kind words and prayers! I am actually ok with the delay as I am still asymptoma ... Read more

Jay Heagerty Thank you all for the kind words and prayers! I am actually ok with the delay as I am still asymptomatic and the additional time may allow me to complete a few items I was trying to finish prior to surgery. Thank you all and God bless.