johnnYYac surgery update

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Angelo

#180
Sep 05, 2016, 01:13 PM
Get well soon, good sir.

johnnYYac

#181
Sep 07, 2016, 04:05 PM
I'm home!  Staples came out  today.  My large intestine remembered how to work after a two-year vacation, though it was an ugly awakening...  :tongue: I came home from the hospital on Sept. 2.  Thanks for all the support.

In less than two years, I have been hospitalized 10 times for a total of 78 days.  I've had 5 major surgeries (aortic aneurysm repair w/mechanical aortic valve, colon resection w/ileostomy, coronary bypass, ICD placement, and ostomy takedown) and spent over 50 hours in the OR.  I was on life support for 2 weeks, with my chest open for 10 days. I've had nearly 250 units of blood transfused. 

Among the livin'
Among the livin' again
I didn't think I'd make it...

Actually, I did think I'd make it, because I was carried through these storms by the love and support of family, friends... and Forum!

Thanks again!   :thumbsup:
The fact that my heart's beating is all the proof you need.

LBSUNFLWR

#182
Sep 07, 2016, 04:16 PM
:) damn that's a lot to go through!!
So glad you are ok.

CHIMMJFAN

#183
Sep 07, 2016, 10:23 PM
Very happy to hear you are back home and resting comfortably! You were in my thoughts and prayers sir! Just in time for the fall season and next year hopefully back to a full MMJ lineup of shows and new music!


CHIMMJFAN (Shaun)
"He got tired of walkin' a tightrope"

searchinbig

#184
Sep 08, 2016, 06:54 AM
Iron Man lives again!! Way to go John! Glad to hear your recovery is going well.
"Somewhere out there is a land that's cool, where peace and balance are the rule."

APR

#185
Sep 08, 2016, 02:55 PM
What a rough two years.  Your positive mental outlook had to have worked in your favor in getting thru all of your surgeries and recoveries (in addition to family, friends..... and Forum).  We're all glad you've sprung among the healthy again.  See you next tour!

Crispy

#186
Sep 08, 2016, 02:59 PM
Woohoo, Johnny! So glad you're still with us and pooping through the right chutes again. Looking forward to rocking out with you again! :beer:
"...it's gonna be great -- I mean me coming back with the band and playing all those hits again"

johnnYYac

#187
Sep 08, 2016, 04:57 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Sep 08, 2016, 02:59 PM
Woohoo, Johnny! So glad you're still with us and pooping through the right chutes again. Looking forward to rocking out with you again! :beer:
I can't describe the feeling of a good fart after almost two years...

Maybe I'll see some of you at the Carl show in Chicago just before Thanksgiving!
The fact that my heart's beating is all the proof you need.

CHIMMJFAN

#188
Sep 08, 2016, 07:59 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Sep 08, 2016, 04:57 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Sep 08, 2016, 02:59 PM
Woohoo, Johnny! So glad you're still with us and pooping through the right chutes again. Looking forward to rocking out with you again! :beer:
I can't describe the feeling of a good fart after almost two years...

Maybe I'll see some of you at the Carl show in Chicago just before Thanksgiving!

We'll see you there, looking forward to Carl's show!

CHIMMJFAN
"He got tired of walkin' a tightrope"

johnnYYac

#189
Sep 08, 2016, 11:25 PM
Quote from: CHIMMJFAN on Sep 08, 2016, 07:59 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Sep 08, 2016, 04:57 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Sep 08, 2016, 02:59 PM
Woohoo, Johnny! So glad you're still with us and pooping through the right chutes again. Looking forward to rocking out with you again! :beer:
I can't describe the feeling of a good fart after almost two years...

Maybe I'll see some of you at the Carl show in Chicago just before Thanksgiving!

We'll see you there, looking forward to Carl's show!

CHIMMJFAN
Table 15 in da house!
The fact that my heart's beating is all the proof you need.

parkervb

#190
Sep 09, 2016, 09:03 AM
most excellent
Don't you ever turn it off

amskinz

#191
Sep 09, 2016, 09:26 AM
So glad to hear your'e well on your way to being fully whiole again. Not to get too descriptive, but did they save anything along the way that we could use to make another one of you with? The world would be such a better place with another Yac!
"The best MMJ show I've been to was the last one, every time."

johnnYYac

#192
Sep 09, 2016, 06:54 PM
Quote from: amskinz on Sep 09, 2016, 09:26 AM
So glad to hear your'e well on your way to being fully whiole again. Not to get too descriptive, but did they save anything along the way that we could use to make another one of you with? The world would be such a better place with another Yac!
What a very nice thing to say.  That hospital has a lot of me, I'm sure.  For all I know, I'm not the original...
The fact that my heart's beating is all the proof you need.

Soulshine

#193
Sep 22, 2016, 02:40 PM
I Love you Johnny. I'm so glad you are on the up and up!! Cant wait to see you. Sooner rather than later my sweet friend!
xoxoxo  :kiss: :beer:
Because we're all in this together...

YimYodd

#194
Sep 22, 2016, 07:09 PM
It's great to read that you are doing well!
Hopefully well enough to make it to STL on 11/29 :grin:.
Schlaflys on me :beer:!
My heart pumps away for your loving touch, My Sweet Juls. You know I never, I Never Could Get Enough

johnnYYac

#195
Sep 23, 2016, 11:43 AM
Quote from: Soulshine on Sep 22, 2016, 02:40 PM
I Love you Johnny. I'm so glad you are on the up and up!! Cant wait to see you. Sooner rather than later my sweet friend!
xoxoxo  :kiss: :beer:
Thanks, Jen.  Gotta get back to the Rockies, such a special place... you're sweet.
The fact that my heart's beating is all the proof you need.

johnnYYac

#196
Sep 23, 2016, 11:59 AM
Quote from: YimYodd on Sep 22, 2016, 07:09 PM
It's great to read that you are doing well!
Hopefully well enough to make it to STL on 11/29 :grin:.
Schlaflys on me :beer:!
Dude, I looked at St. Lou, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Omaha.  Everything else is 4+ hours drive and/or is a date too close to Thanksgiving plans.  Omaha is 3.5 hours and falls on a doable date.  Already booked a hotel 3 minute walk from the venue.  I've been well enough to catch Blitzen Trapper here in Iowa City a few nights ago and a free PHJB/Trombone Shorty show last week.  Just sore and look like a shark attack victim....
The fact that my heart's beating is all the proof you need.

GO4IT

#197
Sep 24, 2016, 10:28 PM
I can't believe it's over a year since I've seen this thread.  I never saw those life support pix which are amazing and scary all at the same time.

You have navigated a tortuous journey, to say the least, these past two years and have weathered the storm.  I couldn't believe how good you looked at Red Rocks.  It was great to see.

And now, it seems like all of the major body parts are back in place and functioning which is wonderful.  You deserve some smooth sailing for a LONG time and a LOT of MMJ shows.  I'm sure the healing power of music didn't hurt :thumbsup:

johnnYYac

#198
Sep 25, 2016, 06:20 PM
Quote from: GO4IT on Sep 24, 2016, 10:28 PM
I can't believe it's over a year since I've seen this thread.  I never saw those life support pix which are amazing and scary all at the same time.

You have navigated a tortuous journey, to say the least, these past two years and have weathered the storm.  I couldn't believe how good you looked at Red Rocks.  It was great to see.

And now, it seems like all of the major body parts are back in place and functioning which is wonderful.  You deserve some smooth sailing for a LONG time and a LOT of MMJ shows.  I'm sure the healing power of music didn't hurt :thumbsup:
Rob, thanks so much for the support you and Teri provided along the way these past two years.  I'm ashamed at how little time I spent with you at Red Rocks, as you are such great friends and we barely saw each other.  It was that way for so many in my MMJ family that weekend, but I wish we could cross paths more often and for longer periods of time.

I'll be posting again when I hit the 2-year anniversary, but your mention of the life support pictures reminded me of one I didn't post here yet.  My wife, Michele, knew what I needed while trying to ignore the light at the end of the tunnel... that would have been a bad idea!


Phone is playing The Bear from Acoustic Citsuoca
The fact that my heart's beating is all the proof you need.

GO4IT

#199
Sep 30, 2016, 09:52 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Sep 25, 2016, 06:20 PM
Quote from: GO4IT on Sep 24, 2016, 10:28 PM
I can't believe it's over a year since I've seen this thread.  I never saw those life support pix which are amazing and scary all at the same time.

You have navigated a tortuous journey, to say the least, these past two years and have weathered the storm.  I couldn't believe how good you looked at Red Rocks.  It was great to see.

And now, it seems like all of the major body parts are back in place and functioning which is wonderful.  You deserve some smooth sailing for a LONG time and a LOT of MMJ shows.  I'm sure the healing power of music didn't hurt :thumbsup:
Rob, thanks so much for the support you and Teri provided along the way these past two years.  I'm ashamed at how little time I spent with you at Red Rocks, as you are such great friends and we barely saw each other.  It was that way for so many in my MMJ family that weekend, but I wish we could cross paths more often and for longer periods of time.

I'll be posting again when I hit the 2-year anniversary, but your mention of the life support pictures reminded me of one I didn't post here yet.  My wife, Michele, knew what I needed while trying to ignore the light at the end of the tunnel... that would have been a bad idea!


Phone is playing The Bear from Acoustic Citsuoca

Talk about a powerful photo.  Whew.  And amongst all the tubes and wires and other gadgets is the single most important device, putting out the healing vibes.  You've been through a lot, John, and it has been wonderful seeing the band and our forum folks rallying for you all along the way.  I guess there's no doubt that all of this support and having milestones of that next MMJ show speeded your recovery.

Sorry to hear about your battles for disability.  That stuff can be draining and demoralizing when all you want is what you deserve.  Maybe you should send them some of these intensive care photos.

Hey, we wish we could have spent more time together at RR, as well, but there were so many people and so much craziness we're just glad we got to spend some time with you.  We'll make up for it at the next few shows.  You could always come out for Jim's show in DC on 11/19 :wink:

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