horrible 6 month check up..

[Nancy]

Hi Sylvia-

Sounds as if you and Joey are holding up as well as can be expected. This is a tough go. You wonder if you have any strength left to fight yet another battle, and help Joey through another recovery. But it's really amazing what we can endure and come out champs.

I like to think of my Joe as an old time World War II, 5 star General, who's been wounded many time, sort of like George Patton. He never gives up and never gives in, he's rough and tough beyond belief. He's just recovered from almost mortal wounds and is heading back to the front to fight another battle. He's the hero for his troops.

So here's to your five star General. He's gearing up to do the job. I know he'll make it and so will you.

Thinking of you both.

 

[JenniferO]

Sylvia:

I have not been here regularly just dealing with my own rather troublesome recovery and other personal worries, but was shocked today to catch up on your news.

It is truly devastating to think of going through the surgery again, and like the others we will pray that there may be an easier solution to the problem. If not, then we will all pray for your strength and courage to deal with what you must.

Let's all build a mountain of prayers for your Joey and for Nancy's Joe as you all wait those interminable days before your appointments with the doctors who can answer the questions.
In the meantime, there is nothing else to do but live each day in thankfulness for the sheer opportunity of life, with all its ups and downs and for the love and companionship of those who walk the path with us.

 

[jackc]

thank you Sylvia

thank you Sylvia

Sylvia,

with all on your mind I really am in awe that you took the time to wish me well. Thank you so much.
I really hope Joe's problems work out to everyones satisfaction.
Since he is a golfer , as am I , I am positive all will be well.
Tell him to hit 'em straight but not to often on his golf trip.
Bless you both.

Jack ( Welland )

 

[Jessica_B.]

Sylvia,

This is probably going to sound very "perky" but here goes anyway.
When I was diagnosed with fast progressing cardiomyopathy and all sorts of treatments were initiated I felt hopeful that modern medicine would be able to save me... I had done all I had been told to do; had surgeries, took many medications and just worked very hard at getting better. It was to no avail. When it then turned out not to be working to my advantage I came very close to giving up all together. The news that nothing but a transplant could save my life I really felt like jumping over a cliff.
People kept telling me that it ain't over until it's over. I kept trucking along using the hopes and well wishes of others. I'll tell you what people told me; it's neither Joey's nor is it your fault that things didn't work out and moreover, it ain't over until it's over!!

Many many hugs,

/Jessica

 

[Beattyann]

Sylvia,

We know exactly how you feel. My husband had his aortic valve replaced Jan 15th and we found it was leaking 10 days after surgery. We too were numb and so disappointed, as we were looking forward to him finally feeling well and having the energy to enjoy life. It is such a shock to go through this surgery, only to find you may face it again in a relatively short time.

We were also told the same thing: a stitch came loose (although I understand they can usually tell this in the TEE) or the stitch did not take where there was a fatty deposit...... I am sure you also feel anger and question if the surgery was performed as it should be.

In the end, the only thing that counts is from now on - what can be done now to get well. I think after the initial news, usually the first 3 days are the worse, one begins to adjust. We must stay positive.

We have been told if it doesn't get any worse, he will beable to live with this leak. This is what we hold onto. This, along with prayer that it heals (miracles do happen).

Please know you are both in our prayers.

Bea

 

[sylviayasgur]

hi everyone!
thank you all for your kind and supportive, encouraging words. joey left today on a golf outing (should perk him up).
you have all been so wonderful; there are no words i can use to sufficiently thank you.
billy emailed me and made me realize that joey and i are very fortunate to have this warning. unfortunately, he and myrtle were not as lucky. he really_ as have you all_ made me put things aside and enjoy every minute we have right now.
and i thought i was all grown up!!!!
thanks and God bless you all,
sylvia

 

[Turkey Hunter]

Sylvia & Joey

Sylvia & Joey

I am very sorry to hear of the dissapointing news you two recieved from the check-up.

I will keep both of you in my prayers and have already begun.

God Bless


Number 6: 24-26

May the Lord bless you and keep you

May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you

May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you.. and grant you peace.

"Both now and forever"

 

[Lorraine]

Sylvia And Joey,

I was sorry to read about the news you received from the check-up. How devastating! We all want things to turn out okay and then we hit a new wall and think "Oh No! Not Again!

I will keep you in my thoughts and will be praying for you. I agree with Bea. Once you get over the initial shock, after the anger, then you need to find out what can be done to correct the problem. Keep a postive attitude and move in that direction. It sounds like Joey going on his Golf outing(with you right there supporting him, Sylvia) is doing just that! Keep us informed and God Bless!