Any positive vibes, prayers etc would be welcome right now please

[JMCKUSICK]

Last edited Wed Jan 15, 2025, 10:01 AM - Edit history (1)

Well, here goes. I'm at the Dr office and ready to head in. I want to say a huge thank you to you all as I read your kind wishes throughout the day yesterday as my anxiety would build up. Your words were medicine to me, and I'm sorry I haven't been able to thank each of you but please be assured that I'm blanketed by your words, thoughts and energies. Thanks to all of you again and I'll update later today when I get home.
I love you all,
John


I'm going in to meet the Cardiac Surgeon tomorrow morning. I know the news is going to be bad in the sense that I have multiple arterial blockages. I'm just praying there isn't anything worse.
I've been really anxious about this appointment since before Christmas and now it's almost here.

Thank you all for the amazing support and love you keep showing me. It's kept my mind from going to some really dark places as fear goes.
I will post an update as soon as I'm able tomorrow.
Love,
John

[riversedge]

1. May the good angels be with you and your family.

[JMCKUSICK]

15. Thank you Riversedge

[Demovictory9]

2. Sending good vibes.

[JMCKUSICK]

14. Thank you Demovictory9

[usonian]

3. Best wishes.

❤️

[JMCKUSICK]

13. Thank you Usonian

[Laurelin]

4. Lots of positive thoughts coming your way

I hope the news will be better than expected.

[JMCKUSICK]

12. Thank you Laurelin

[Nanuke]

5. Beaming good thoughts your way.

[JMCKUSICK]

10. Thank you N

[XanaDUer2]

6. Prayers nt

[JMCKUSICK]

8. Thank you so much Mary

[Different Drummer]

7. Best wishes for a good outcome.

[JMCKUSICK]

9. Thank you

[OLDMDDEM]

11. I have had two open heart surgeries. I was scared and worried like you are.

Go into this with an open mind and do not fear what you will be told. Just go with it. You will be fine. It takes time but you will come out of this just fine.

[JMCKUSICK]

16. Thank you OLDMDDEM

That's very reassuring.

[OLDMDDEM]

17. Keep posting what you are going through from what the doctor says forward. You're welcome and good luck.

[debm55]

18. Best wishes to you, John. May angels watch over you tomorrow. Love. Debbie,

[JMCKUSICK]

21. Thank you Debbie

you've been a beacon of light and I'm forever grateful.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

19. Modern cardiac surgery is

amazing and wonderful. Hang in there.

[JMCKUSICK]

20. Knock on wood

I'm certainly happy its 2025 and not 1975 lol

[MLAA]

22. Sending loads of good vibes to you, dear JMCKUSICK

[JMCKUSICK]

26. Thank you MLAA

[SheltieLover]

23. Calming vibes on the way to you

[JMCKUSICK]

30. Thank you SheltieLover

[WDLAL]

24. I'm praying for peace for your appointment tomorrow and a good outcome with your treatment.

[JMCKUSICK]

44. Thank you WDLAL

[OldBaldy1701E]

25. Those are in short supply around this neck of the woods.

But, I will send what I can!

[JMCKUSICK]

46. I'll treasure them all

[Hope22]

27. All the best to you!

Prayers and thoughts for an appointment that leads to you feeling better soon! 💗💗💗

[JMCKUSICK]

47. Thank you for offering Hope

[Joinfortmill]

28. I prayed for you.

[JMCKUSICK]

48. Thank you JoinFortMill

[KatK]

29. Holding you in the light, John. May you be healthy and peaceful n/t

[JMCKUSICK]

49. Thank you KatK

[Nigrum Cattus]

31. +++ Vibes

The same thing happens with us cancer survivors before our follow-up's.
Also, get a second opinion if it is serious. I the U.S.
https://www.patientadvocate.org/download-view/second-opinions/

[JMCKUSICK]

53. Thank you Nigrum Cattus

I've opened up the link and it looks like a great resource.

[pandr32]

32. You will be fine.

I know a few guys who have gone through triple bypass surgery and are doing well today.
You will too!
Fear is understandable. I would be full of fear, but you will get this taken care of and be able to continue your life.

[JMCKUSICK]

54. Thank you Pandr32

[zanana1]

76. When I was 38, I had bypass surgery on 6 arteries.

I'm 72 now, and still kicking! You'll feel so much better if you have the surgery.

[JMCKUSICK]

81. Thank you Zanana1

That will be nice

[RestoreAmerica2020]

33. Lighting a candle for your health. Paz

[JMCKUSICK]

82. Thank you RestoreAmerica2020

The candle is a nice touch.

[Fla Dem]

34. May nothing but goodness surround you tomorrow.

All the best to you.

[JMCKUSICK]

83. Thank you FlaDem

[AKwannabe]

35. ...

[ananda]

36. Good vibes coming your way right now!

!!!

[JMCKUSICK]

84. Thank you Ananda

[oldtime dfl_er]

37. sending good vibes

modern medicine is miraculous

[S/V Loner]

38. You will do just fine...

I had a triple bypass 6 years ago and I am as good as new. I never knew I had a heart issue until my physician saw a new blip on an EKG. I never had any symptoms. They did test and found I had one artery 100% blocked and two 80% blocked. Turns out I had corollaries (I had to find that out on my own because the Docs won't tell you about that. Once I mentioned it they confirmed) which means my body created a bunch of small arteries that went around the blockages. My cardiologist said, once I mentioned the corollaries, that I may or may not have an issue. Well, I'm a wildlife photographer and I thought that if I did have an issue I might be a mile back in the woods and it would be weeks before anyone found me. I decided to have the surgery and couple weeks after getting home I was back out with the camera. LOL... my Doctors were not pleased but both said my recovery was off the charts.
Good luck. All will be good.

[Johnny Noshoes]

39. Good luck - hope all goes well!

[mahina]

40. Best luck, and ease of mind! My dear friend went in for a stent last month, came home with a quadruple bypass, without

a cut somehow! Amazing what docs can do now. Seeing you happy and well, and feeling so very much better soon. Aloha.

[1WorldHope]

41. Heart problems used to be a big killer when we were young.

My mom has a heart attack at 43. Now days they can do so much with little fanfare. The doctors do so many of these surgeries they could do then with their eyes closed. I wish you a speedy recovery. Try to keep the dark away with light. Catch yourself self talking negative and tell the thought to be gone. You get to control what you think.

[Omaha Steve]

42. Some DUers don't know you have a gofundme

HERE it is: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-john-mckusick-overcome-health-and-financial-struggles

[Midnight Writer]

43. Best of luck to you and yours.

[niyad]

45. Holding you in light and love, with vibes for best possible outcome.

[StarryNite]

50. Sending you good vibes.

Remember, just breathe, you will be fine.

[madashelltoo]

51. Prayers

Father, please grant courage and peace that passes understanding. Be in the midst of this medical situation. Let the prognosis be within the parameters of medical abilities to repair. Then, we ask that You heal as only You can. We ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Blessings

[bernieb]

52. Prayers

I don't know if you're Christian, but here is my prayer for you. From the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church:

Almighty God our Heavenly Father, graciously comfort your servant John in his suffering and bless the means made use of for his cure. Fill his heart with confidence that, though at times he may be afraid, he yet may put his trust in you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

[debm55]

55. Kick

[surfered]

56. At least, didn't tell you to go straight to the hospital.

They’ve gotten really good at this: stents, by pass surgery. Have faith. Good luck.

[JMCKUSICK]

57. True true

I had 2 stents implanted in 2015.
Thanks for the perspective.

[surfered]

62. I knew someone who took a stress test and the cardiologist said we need do do a bypass now.

The patient asked. “Can I get a second opinion?” The doctor told him he might not live until a second opinion. He went to the hospital and they did 3 bypasses. He’s fine now.

I understand it’s a scary procedure, but they do them all over the country every day.

Hoping for good news for you.

[KitFox]

58. Hoping you get some rest tonight and that tomorrow you

get some concrete information and a good positive plan for what comes next. Waiting and wondering aren’t easy and you are facing this with tons of courage already!!! Your DU family is behind you all the way!! Please keep us posted. We care!!!!!🩷

[Elessar Zappa]

59. Sending vibes and prayers.

[applegrove]

60. Vibes.

[LoisB]

61. Sending all of that to you: Positive vibrations, prayers, and HUGS!

[MustLoveBeagles]

63. Good luck 🤞🍀

I hope everything works out for you.

[sdfernando]

64. Sending you love and good vibes

I have a friend that had a non-stemi (so??) at 54. He’s was very fit but a smoker. He quit cigarettes about 6 months before the heart attack. Ended up getting a total of 4 stents over the years. Now he is 61 and going strong. Don’t lose hope. I’m rooting for you!

[Clouds Passing]

65. Prayers and healing energy for you John 💚

Effing atherosclerosis. Somebody has to come up with a less severe way to deal with it. With some it’s genetic, no matter healthy lifestyle.

[ancianita]

66. Positive vibes to you, JMCKUSICK.

Be hopeful. Know that you're in good hands. Heart surgery is the most common and successful of surgeries. Compared to many other major surgeries, heart surgery, particularly coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), generally exceeding a 90% success rate with significantly improved survival rates for patients with severe coronary artery disease.

You're going to be okay. Stay peaceful. Sleep well.

[Wicked Blue]

67. Good vibing to you, John

Let's hope you get the best possible diagnosis

[Figarosmom]

68. You got it

Good vibes and just know the docs know what to do to help.

[Bluethroughu]

69. I hope the appointment turns out to be way less

than you're expecting. Healing good vibes your way!

[Rhiannon12866]

70. Sending all those powerful DU vibes to you for tomorrow

And hoping that your fears are put to rest by your surgeon. Please let us know how it goes...

[Katcat]

71. Don't know you

But you’re on DU so you must be one of the good ones. Fingers, toes, arms and eyes crossed for you to get better fast!

[evilhime]

72. White light

And healing thoughts for you!!!!🔆❤️‍🩹

[JMCKUSICK]

89. Thank you Evilhime

[KT2000]

73. A neighbor has 18 stents!

I mean it - he rides his bicycle every day. I hope that is what they can do for you. I have 5!!

[JMCKUSICK]

88. Praying KT2000

I love all the positivity.

[electric_blue68]

74. May you have -the least possible- challenging news, OR even better than that! 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

🤔 I think that covers almost all possibilities.

Good Luck!

[forgotmylogin]

75. not one but TWO delicious donuts of positive karma your way

[JMCKUSICK]

87. Thank you Forgotmylogin

As I raise my doughnut to yours, let's toast to long and happy lives.

[Siwsan]

77. You know you are in my heart and thoughts

The kid cats and I are all pulling for you!

[JMCKUSICK]

80. Thank you Susan

I think of you and your babies often.

[Erda]

78. My very best wishes and lots of love to you!

May you heal quickly.

[JMCKUSICK]

79. Thank you Erda

[calimary]

85. DEFINITELY keep us in the loop. We're gonna want to know how you're doing!

Might help to focus on the color green. Green is the color of everything you need to keep your mind focused on:
Health
Healing
Renewal
Spring
New growth
Vitality
The color for “Go”
And all that other good stuff!

[JMCKUSICK]

86. Thank you Calimary

"I love Calimari".
You'll be happy to know that colors are huge to me and help define me.
I bought a set of new green bed sheets for this specific occasion along with another that is Lavender in color.