Great news Chris....so glad you are doing soooo well. Hope you get home today or tomorrow like you think! I am soooo happy you are over the mountain and feeling so well. Blessings. JamieTodor

I'm glad everything is going well. Thanks for the update on your BM. How much longer before you can have a drink or two???

Frank

HI Chris!

Welcome back! Glad to here you are doing well sorry you had to speed ST. Patties in the hospital though, I had one Guinness for you! Any idea how long you will be in the hospital? Hope you get out soon.

I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR YOU AND WILL CONTINUE. THE WAITING TO FIND OUT WHAT ALL IS GOING ON IS THE HARDEST THING BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS JOURNAL WILL GIVE YOU LOTS OF INFO FROM THOSE WHO HAVE TRAVELED A SIMILAR PATH.
MAGGIE & XENA

Glad you are doing OK. Rock on
Talk to you later, Robert Howard

Sorry to keep you guessing, but maybe you need that mental stimulus! Sent link to my sisters. Keep plugging away - I'll have a green beer for you tonight.
LizO

Great to have you back Chris. The temperature fluctuations will go away very soon. Mine are nearly gone at 2.5 weeks post op. You get strong quick. Congrats on a successful surgery.

Chris Dixon

Welcome back Chris!

Nothing better than that first shower. :)

Hopefully, those wires will be out soon.

Keep on tickin!

Adam Pick

Hi Chris,
Stay strong. I also had more work done than anticipated. I had a lot of issues the first 4 days after surgery.
The most difficult part is over, its all easy from here.
GOD BLESS
JOHN MADONNA
LAS VEGAS NV

Carole and Margaret both expressed a desire to see this site. Do you care if I send them the link? Glad you two are updating us. Left some rye bread at Mom's if you get hungry.

Chris, keep up the good work! And believe me it is work to move from the bed to the chair let alone walk and it feels good too! Thinking of ya. Robert

Just letting you know we are thinking about you man. Keep up all the positive progress. We love you,
Pat

Chris:
Hang in the there-I know you are in not the best mod right now but every day hings will get better we really miss you at work. So hurry and get well please.

Cathy

YAY Chris....so glad you are doing well. Keep on walking and use your spirometer. That made a big difference for me in recovery. Hope all continues to go well for you...Jamie Todor

God bless you Chris! Great news! You are doing great and we are so happy to hear it. Continued prayers and good thoughts coming your way.

Tom and Sandy Healy

Great new! Keep up the good work Chris!

Nancy B

Chris, Liz made tamales. I'm getting you & Alice some. Glad you are doing so well. George

Good going Chris. Did you shave the face? Hope not

Good work. Much Success to you

Ear

Nancy Friedman. St Louis. 2-9-11. Avr Done !!

Super news! B4 we know it we will be back @ NTIF ... but will see you way before that!

john & Mary Ann

Oh joy! -- DVB

Thank you Alice!

Way to go Chris!!

Chuck Holmgreen
3/20

Chris....so happy this is all behind you and you have made it past the surgery and are over the mountain!! It is a tremendous relief to have this part done....Keep strong and soon you will be home again!! You will appreciate HOME so much! God's peace my friend....so glad the surgery is behind you.. Jamie Todor

Glad to hear the good news. Now the work really starts getting back to normal. Prayers are out to you for a speedy recovery.
For the long haul
LInda H

Sending you positive vibes, can't wait to read about how it all went. Good luck Chris. - Mitch Friedman

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way. I look forward to your posts of recovery. All the Best!! Janis Kielbasa

Hey Chris. Good luck to you and prayers are out to you also.Hope you have a very speedy recovery and all goes good for youl
For the long haul
Linda H

Best of luck Chris.
Looks like we may be postponing our 25th wedding anniversary trip to Yellowstone this summer in lieu of surgery. You may need to send pictures when you go!

Will be looking forward to your "I did great" update post surgery.

Nancy B

Good luck today Chris, you can do this....

Cindy Pastrano

Chris, sending good thoughts and prayers your way. You will do great. I look forward to reading your recovery posts. Janis Kielbasa

you'll do super ! look forward to posts... Nancy

Good luch chris!

Good luck Chris!! You will be great.

Jimmy Johnson

Best of luck Chris. I had the Ross done one week ago today and if someone told me I'd be out walking the streets of NYC, going out to eat, and only taking 400mg Mortin as needed, I would never have believed them. I'll be following you. Thoughts and prayers with you today. There a special place in our hearts for us Ross'ers.
Jeff Shebovsky

Chris,
You've inspired me as I'm in the process. Thank you!
Good luck! You seem like you have prepared well and done it all right. I'm thinking of you and your recovery.

Thanks!
Steve

Our prayers are with you and family Chris.

Robert Hartner

Have a happy heart day! Sorry I have not called lately. I have bees busy with the new job. Sounds like you have a good doc, I am sure you will do great. You are in my prayers!! Look forward to hearing from you after surgery, either though here or phone. God bless

Stephen Earwood

Praying for you in your upcoming surgery Chris.

Sincerely,
Patricia D.L.

We'll be praying for you Chris. Hope all goes well and we look forward to having you back at work. Yellowstone sounds like a great place to go when you're ready.

Good luck Chris. You'll do super. Send "after" pix with heart pillow. We love to see that ! Yellowstone here we come. Do good

Best. Nency. Friedman. 2-9-12. St Louis mo.

Chris,

I swear you sound just like me brother. Trust in the doctors and have peace. Have patience through ICU and know that you get exponentially better with each passing hour. I'm 2 weeks post op and feel really good. I plan spending time in my garden tomorrow and am ready to tackle the lighter items on my honeydo list. You'll do great buddy. I will be praying for you. God is great!!

Chris Dixon

Go in peace bro, confident that this is the best and smartest path. Then awaken to joy! -- DVB

Chris, I felt the same way. I was very calm the last few days. And, to this day I have taken no pain medication since the first day. The anticipation was much worse than the surgery.

It's been 1 week and we are driving to the mountains tomorrow to hike a little. My worst problem has been the neck and shoulder pain but Tylenol helps that.

I, too, am looking forward to do some activities without huffing and puffing.

Good luck for a quick, painless procedure.

Jan

You are ready brother!! Now tomorrow go rock this joint and will wait to hear from you on the other side into recovery.

Good luck brother!!

Jimmy Johnson

Well, Chris, I did all that stuff today as well and will be showering tonight with the "special soap" and again in the morning. We are getting a "valve job"!! "Let's getter done!". Looking forward to hearing about your recovery. Robert

We will praying for a smooth, successful surgery tomorrow. You will do great!

Niki Dixon (Chris Dixon's wife - Ross procedure on 2/27/2012)

Chris,

Thinking healthy heart-pumping thoughts for you!

Keep on tickin!
Adam Pick

P.S. If you get a chance, please let Dr. Ryan know that I say "Hi!"

:)

I like that you have something really beautiful to think about throughout this -- that positive energy will carry you through. Lots of luck and best wishes for a super easy recovery.
Selma Kaplan

Hey Chris,

Thank you for including Tom and me in your journey. Our prayers are with you and your surgical team and for your rapid and complete recovery. We'll be seeing you soon my friend.

Very best regards,

Tom and Sandy Healy

Chris. Just sleep when you can. I was surprised but I did sleep about 3-4 hrs the night before. I thought that was pretty good. You will be fine. You won't feel tired at all

Jimmy Johnson 3 weeks post op.

My surgery is the same day and at the same time in NM. Am looking forward to reading about your recovery! Looking forward to having more energy! Blessings to you and a smooth and speedy recovery! Robert W