johnnYYac surgery update

[APR]

That right there is another reason why this band is so awesome and special.  Keep getting better and stronger!

[davymac]

Hang in there John and thanks for sharing!

[ericm]

Great to see you're home, and doing better. John.  sucks about the recent setback but glad to see you kicked the shit out of that too!

Continued good vibes coming your way, and no doubt you'll be enjoying OBH as you planned.

Helluva cool gift box you got there too! Much deserved, and thanks for posting, and sharing. 

[oistheone]

So sorry to hear that you're going through this ordeal JY, but it is awesome that you are recovering. A lotta people care about you, and it is so awesome that the very band that brought us all together cares about you too! All the best this holiday season. Wishing you a speedy recovery and great health in 2015!

[johnnYYac]

As always, thanks for the kindness, my MMJ family!  I just can't find it in me to scour the entire forum right now, but hope to be back in full swing soon.  I keep learning about the weeks following my surgery, when I was on a heart/lung machine, and its clear I'm lucky to be alive.  I'm not a religious man, but do believe that your support had a hand in my recovery. 

Enough about me!  Let's retire this thread and get back to speculating on the next My Morning Jacket album and what Jim's wearing these days!

[ms. yvon]

Enough about me!  Let's retire this thread and get back to speculating on the next My Morning Jacket album and what Jim's wearing these days!

i love you so much, john! 

[johnnYYac]

I hate having to revive this thread, but thought the Forum faithful should know that complications from last year's open-heart surgery, with all the drama and brush with death, just got more complicated.

I was having testing to get cleared to have my ileostomy reversed.  Instead, it was revealed that the metal stent placed in my left coronary artery last year has fractured and is experiencing an overgrowth of cells, called stenosis.  It is about 65% blocked, which also explains why I was starting to get out of breath more easily recently.

Therefore, I'm having coronary bypass surgery on Monday, Oct. 5th.

The surgeon (not the same guy who did last year's procedure) will divert an existing artery, the left interior mammary artery (LIMA) from my ribcage to a place along the left coronary artery after the blockage.  This is another open-heart procedure, though barring any complications, I should be home within 1 or 2 weeks. 

I'll try to let you know I lived through this one as soon as I am able, but would appreciate some positive vibes from this fine collection of folks.  I've arranged for some support keeping up with setlists, poster art, and taping links while I am out of commission, so hopefully that info will still be added in a timely manner.

For those lucky enough to be attending shows during the remainder of 2015, enjoy!  I look forward to reports from the road.  MMJ will be a big part of my recovery.

Love you all,

John   

[CC]

get well soon john! stay strong

[jcc0065]

as someone who has never met you, but has come to realize ive been watching your youtube videos for a while now, I am praying for quick recovery!!

I know everything will work out, with you back on this forum ready to go in no time. That being said, worry about yoursef first!! Get well soon!

BELIEVE! BELIEVE! BELIIIIIIEVE!

[dookie shoot bandit]

Sending good vibes your way!

Cheers to a speedy recovery!!!!

[Bulldog]

Met ya on the street in Chi town.....

Positive vibes coming your way !!!

[davymac]

Get well and stay positive!  Good vibes your way

[tdb810]

John, you know we will all be thinking and praying for a straightforward and uncomplicated surgery.  You have been such a huge part of this community, and I know there are so many of us who have been so concerned and hopeful that you are back to your old self soon.  xxoo

[MyMorningSweatshirt]

Wishing you the best!

[crooney]

Good luck John!!!  Hope everything goes smoothly.

[kholl44]

Thinking of you John!! Sending good Jacket vibes always.
Get well soon so we can finally meet up at a show!

[parkervb]

all the best JY!

[APR]

I'm sorry to hear the bad news.  We're all sending happy thoughts and good vibes in a big way to you.  Heal up, get well, and get home soon!

[iLikeBeer]

John and I share the same birthday but I have yet to meet you in person.  That day WILL come my friend!  Prayers and positive vibes will definitely be coming your way from me!

Get well soon!

[Taterbug]

JY ,  good luck and we look forward to hearing from you soon once you feel up to it.  Wishing you a successful procedure and speedy recovery buddy.