Well, here goes nothing lol

[JMCKUSICK]

On my way to a day full of pre op appointments to get ready for my triple bypass.
Thanks for all your kind words over the last week. I'll update tonight with any news.

[SheltieLover]

1. Still sending you healing vibes!

[JMCKUSICK]

39. Thank you SheltieLover,

I'm gladly still receiving them
I'm filled with love and gratitude.

[SheltieLover]

42. When should we expect to hear from you post-op?

[JMCKUSICK]

50. Based on what they've told me, somewhere between 3-5

Days after surgery depending on my recovery.
The said second or third day I should be in regular ICU after first two in CICU.
At that point they'll start removing some of the hoses and other things protruding from my chest, throat, stomach or leg.
Once I get on my feet a little, they'll accelerate and either throw me out in 6-10 days or rehab me in a separate facility. I will try to send a Frankenstein type message out as early as I can. That's a promise.
So look for the all capps
IT'S ALIVE message lol

[3catwoman3]

64. We'll be eagerly awaiting that message.

Wishing you an uneventful and speedy recovery.

[wordstroken]

67. We'll be thinking of you, JMCKUSICK, and waiting for your message.

[debm55]

2. Wish you all the blessings to you. JMCKUSICK.

[JMCKUSICK]

40. Thank you Debbie

You have been there with me from day one of this "adventure".
Dear friends are rare and precious, you are honored daily in my thoughts.
Thank you

[Diamond_Dog]

3. Good luck JMCKUSICK!

Hope everything goes as smoothly as can be.

[JMCKUSICK]

41. Thank you Diamond_Dog

Your words are very kind and for extra credit lol. I love Future Legend on that album.

[XanaDUer2]

4. Good luck!

[JMCKUSICK]

43. Thank you so very much XanaDUer2

That you offer your warmth and kindness and love amid all of your difficulties touches me more than you can possibly know.
As I send positive vibes and prayers your way daily, let's make a pact to "Heal together"
Your words and deeds reach the core of me and for that, I'm incredibly grateful Mary.

[MiHale]

5. Good luck...hope it goes well

[JMCKUSICK]

44. Thank you MiHale

I'm very appreciative of your warm wishes.

[KitFox]

6. I think it is a perfect sign that you have these appointments on Valentine's Day! Soon you will

have a stronger heart and after recovery you will feel great with energy to spare! Sending all kinds of positive and supportive thoughts to you. Yes, please keep us updated. We care!

[JMCKUSICK]

45. I agree with the Valentine's omen KitFox

Thank you for the symbolism, the warmth and kindness that your thoughts so willingly convey.
Please know my hope is that your kindness comes back to you tenfold.

[Whyisthisstillclose]

7. All the best!

[JMCKUSICK]

46. Thank you Whyisthisstillclose.

[boonecreek]

8. Good luck,

Hoping for the best.

[JMCKUSICK]

47. Thank you boonecreek

Your words are a balm to anxiety.

[murielm99]

9. Prayers and good luck to you.

[JMCKUSICK]

48. Thank you murielm99

I'm really grateful for your prayers and kind wishes

[WhiteTara]

10. You will feel better soon.

This isn't a piece of cake, but in the end, you will be much healthier. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[debm55]

11. kick

[JMCKUSICK]

49. Thank you WhiteTara

I am grateful for the dose of reality with a healthy sprinkle of optimism to enhance the flavor

[WhiteTara]

52. Mr WT had open heart 3 years ago

and due to a shit cardiologist, he didn't receive the pacemaker he needed on time, and it was truly another version of hell. But today, he is doing very well and life is getting much better.

If the surgeon or electrical cardiologist says you need a pacemaker, demand it!

[JMCKUSICK]

54. Thank you for that sage advice

I'm glad you posted now as I can ask the NP here about that.

[WhiteTara]

58. Do you haves someone who can stay with you

the whole time you are in hospital? It will make everything easier. Nurses are overworked and have about 6-10 minutes per patient and you need care around the clock. I truly believe that is why my beloved is still alive because I was there to fill in the gaps.

If all goes well, you will be out of the hospital in a few days. You should also ask what they think the length of your stay should be. You will be fine.

[JMCKUSICK]

90. I'll honestly say

That never occurred to me. I don't think I do but I'll ask.
I appreciate the heads up.

[WhiteTara]

105. our outcome will be much better if you do.

at least for the first night. If nothing else, it's comfort.

[niyad]

12. Holding you in love and light.

[JMCKUSICK]

51. Thank you Niyad

I don't know if you know this but your name also represents some pretty cool heart helping stuff too.
Niyad may also refer to a lyophilized form of nafamostat, a serine protease inhibitor that has anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, and potential antiviral properties. Nafamostat has been used in Japan and South Korea as an anticoagulant for dialysis circuits, acute pancreatitis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation.
I found that to be pretty awesome.
Thank you for your energy, and your healing nature Niyad

[Richluu]

13. Get well!

Fortunately medicals are really good at heart surgery. You'll come through it. Keep us posted on your recovery; that's what takes the longest. 💥💛

[JMCKUSICK]

53. Thank you Richluu

I love the positive reinforcement you offer and it is those very reassurances that will send me into the darkness with a shining light
For that, I'm extremely grateful.

[Richluu]

81. Love will heal you!

💕

[JMCKUSICK]

89. I believe!

[3auld6phart]

14. You will be okay.a

All the the best.. 14 years for mine. Still here.just take it easy for awhile. Take care.

[JMCKUSICK]

88. Thank you 3auld6phart

Congrats and thanks for the positive self reference.

[SpankMe]

15. Oh, shoot! Good luck to you.

My dad had emergency open heart surgery about 12 years ago and was completely, fully recovered in 4 or so months. He's on anti-coagulants, but is totally uncompromised in any other way. These things are pretty successful. I'd bet real money you'll be running marathons in 3 months.

[JMCKUSICK]

91. Thank you SpankMe

I really do love the positive reinforcement.

[Mollyann]

16. Sending healing vibes

My husband had his triple bypass in 2014. He is doing fine.

[JMCKUSICK]

92. Thank you Mollyann

I look forward to just the same success.

[Linda ladeewolf]

17. Good luck!

Hope all goes well!

[JMCKUSICK]

93. Thank you Linda ladeewolf

[CaptainTruth]

18. Good luck!!!

[JMCKUSICK]

94. Thank you for the warm wishes CaptainTruth

[Rhiannon12866]

19. Sending all those powerful DU vibes for a successful surgery and a speedy and safe recovery!!!

[JMCKUSICK]

95. Thank you Rhiannon12866

DUers are a very powerful group and I've felt your power again and again. Honestly, I'm not sure what I could've done without you.

[Rhiannon12866]

97. DU has powerful vibes, as has been said many times, we are family here...

May those vibes surround you and see you safely through...

[NoSheep]

20. Best wishes! I like to think of it as a lucky cloverleaf overpass repair project

[JMCKUSICK]

96. Thank you NoSheep

I'll do that lol.

[1WorldHope]

21. The best of out comes, is coming your way!

[Bluethroughu]

22. Listen to some good music, and wake up with a new lease on life!

[people]

23. All good luck to you!

In time you will be feeling great.

[maspaha]

24. Sending you Saint Bernard size heaps of love and good wishes!

[MLAA]

25. All the best! You will start feeling better soon. 🩷

[czarjak]

26. Piece Of Cake

[Trueblue Texan]

27. Keeping you in our thoughts. nt

[JMCKUSICK]

38. Thank you Trueblue Texan

I really appreciate your kind thoughts.

[TommieMommy]

28. 🙏🙏 best of luck 🙏🙏

[JMCKUSICK]

36. Thank you TommyMommy

I really appreciate your kind words.

[LoisB]

29. May the angels of The Universe go with you. Healing vibes your way.

[JMCKUSICK]

35. Thanks LoisB

That's a pretty nice wish being that I'm winging it as it is.
Sorry for the bad pun, I'm really grateful and please know humor is the only sound medicine that I know how to practice.

[LoisB]

63. Actually, a pretty good pun. I laughed. We can all use a little more humor.

[mwmisses4289]

30. Sending healing quickly vibes to you.

[JMCKUSICK]

34. Thank you mwmisses4289

I really appreciate your healing vibes.

[Figarosmom]

31. Sending good vibes

Just keep thinking of good things

[JMCKUSICK]

32. Thank you Figarosmom

I'm so grateful for your kind words.

[debm55]

33. Liebe to you

[JMCKUSICK]

37. Danke shoen Debbie

That's thank you in german. Liebe is everything!

[Lonestarblue]

55. Here's wishing you a safe surgery and a good recovery.

[CrispyQ]

56. Oh wow. I guess I missed that news.

Here's hoping all goes well & you have a speedy recovery!

[JMCKUSICK]

62. Thank you CrispyQ

Would love to know the story behind your name.

[Clouds Passing]

57. 🙏🏼💚 ❤️ JM

[JMCKUSICK]

61. Thank you Clouds Passing

I always look for symbolic meaning from your messages. Your warm, generous and kind heart has a clear path to mine, so please stay in touch

[Clouds Passing]

65. Get well, Be well, Stay well my brother

[Liberal In Texas]

59. Good luck. Recovery not a lot of fun, but it can be done.

Had a quintuple in 2018. Still around and in better shape than before.
Make sure you do the rehab that they'll set up for you, it'll help get back to normal faster.
Welcome to the Zipper Club.
Here's a heart for your heart!

[JMCKUSICK]

60. Thank you Liberal in Texas

That heart means a lot as I've treated each one gifted as from your heart to mine and same from me.
I appreciate the hopeful words and now I know about the Zipper club. Forgive a guy for confusion as to its meaning until now lol

[S/V Loner]

66. See you on the other side. n/t

[JMCKUSICK]

74. Thank you S/V Loner

I plan on it!

[DENVERPOPS]

68. The first days and first week are pretty tough

but after that, you won't have felt better in years...

Hang in there and keep the "hug" pillow close at hand.....

[JMCKUSICK]

71. Thank you DenverPops

I appreciate the reality base with a cherry on top.

[DENVERPOPS]

84. You Betcha JMac

been there done that.......I wished someone had leveled with me.....much better if you feel you know how things are gonna go afterwards........

Take care of yourself....OK

[kimbutgar]

69. Heal quickly and take care!

Good luck !

[JMCKUSICK]

72. Thank you very much kimbutgar

I really appreciate the warm wishes.

[WorkDoctor]

70. Clutch the pillow they give you

You will be warned about coughing and how it hurts. I'm here to tell you that sneezing does the same. Welcome to the Zipper Club (even if they don't cut through your sternum). Good luck. It's a second chance at life itself. A blessing. From this CABGx4 veteran.

[JMCKUSICK]

73. Thank you WorkDoctor

I really really appreciate the words of you that have experienced what I'm about to go through. Remind me to stay out of the sun for a few weeks lol as I sneeze at every ray of sunshine lol

[Evolve Dammit]

75. Holy s**t. Hoping you sail through and recovery not too bad. Best wishes! ED

[JMCKUSICK]

76. Thank you Evolve Damnit

And hey, on the bright side, there may be hope for that too lol.

[Evolve Dammit]

77. keep us posted please. Best wishes

[JMCKUSICK]

78. Of course

[usonian]

79. Sending you

of wishes for success and excellent health!

[JMCKUSICK]

80. Thank you so much Carl uhm I mean usonian

I loved your post. Instantly lifted my mood even higher.
You're spirit is a gift in and of itself. Thank you!

[Dorothy V]

82. Praying for you every day!

You will feel stronger after your surgery has your blood flowing properly. You'll cope with pain better as well. As you progress post-op, think of all the things you'll be able to do again, and more, once you've healed!

[Enter stage left]

83. Hang tuff...

I had a quadruple just 13 months ago, and I feel great.

Hope it works for you like it did for me.

[Marie Marie]

85. Get well soon then hurry back to your friends here at DU

[blm]

86. Only good wishes your way.

[summer_in_TX]

87. Sending you a virtual hug and best wishes.

Prayers for a smooth procedure and rapid recovery too. 🙏

[electric_blue68]

98. More Good Luck your way for a Sucessful Surgery, and Excellent Recovery!!!

[JMCKUSICK]

103. Thannk you Electric_blue68

I'm really grateful for your kind wishes. It means alot.

[zanana1]

99. You'll be fine.

I had the surgery twice. Once at 38, another at 68.
Recovery time was way shorter at 68!

[JMCKUSICK]

104. That's wojnderful to hear Zanana1

I'm thrilled you got through this twice, it gives me more hope. Thank you!

[UpInArms]

100. Get well soon, friend

[LiberalLoner]

101. Wishing you a successful surgery and as quick and painless a recovery as possible! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 I wish we could

Send you flowers as you recover!

Here are some virtual flowers, at least.


🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[CentralMass]

102. Best of luck !

[WhiteTara]

106. Here's my final piece of advice

The earlier in the day for surgery, the better the outcome. I like to be either number 1 or 2. The number 2 slot is my favorite because they are warmed up and not tired.

I've had 7 surgeries in the past 8 years and that's my take on that.

You are going to be fine and feel so much better soon. Best of luck. When is the actual date? I will chant healing mantras for you.

[JMCKUSICK]

107. February 21 and I arrive at five am so I think I'm first.

Thank you so much for the healing energy and please know that I am honored beyond words that you find me worthy of it.

[WhiteTara]

108. Thank you for sharing your story with us (me)

You are totally beyond worthy and I'm glad you are first. You get the most attention from the pre-op nurses because it's quiet and they aren't overwhelmed with the surgery schedule.

When Mr. WT experienced an NDE from his surgery, I somehow chose to become an advocate for all people in hospitals. Best wishes and I have you in my calendar and I will see you healing and growing stronger with each moment. Because you are scheduled for a Friday, try to have someone with you for the duration, usually 3 or 4 days.