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1760 days ago

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Diana Kerr posted a note for Chris that says:

Hi Chris, I’ll be praying for you mijo and the family. Love you bunches!! Diana

Chris Dixon Thank you Diana! XOXO

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1761 days ago

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Jan Gerbig posted a note for Chris that says:

Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family on this journey. Hang in there and now that God will lead you to the best choice.

Chris Dixon Thank you so much Jan, sending you big hugs! :-)

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2208 days ago

Martin posted a note for Chris that says:

Hi Chris, I am very happy that you are enjoying every day of your life especially after the surgery! I think your optimism is adding even more to your daily ...Read more

Hi Chris, I am very happy that you are enjoying every day of your life especially after the surgery! I think your optimism is adding even more to your daily joy. Having good health is definitely something to be thankful for, and I hope it stays that way for a long time. I am 25 years old, a dental student, and scheduled for Ross Procedure in Cleveland Heart Clinic this summer. I am very excited to be healthier, have more endurance, and be able to play sports. If I could ask you some questions: How was the pain in the first two months after the surgery? Was it bearable? Did it affect your mental focus? Do you think I can recover soon enough to be able to study for 6-8 hours a day? Have a wonderful week!

Chris Dixon Hi Martin!! I actually built a small fence 3 weeks after surgery and was climbing the walls to do mo ... Read more

Chris Dixon Hi Martin!! I actually built a small fence 3 weeks after surgery and was climbing the walls to do more! I didn't really like the feeling I had on the pain pills and actually alternated Tylenol and Advil. To be honest, I was more afraid of sneezing than anything else! Pain was not the challenge for me, it was the flu-like symptoms and difficulty sleeping that some folks experience (I did have some complications during surgery). I slept with a stack of shirts next to my bed for about 2-3 weeks after surgery. Then it just stopped! There is a little bit of a brain-fog that hangs around but it clears up fairly quickly. And hey, you're 25! :-) Email me at rcdixon76@gmail.com if you want more details. Please tell me your surgery date when you know it so I can pray for you. You got this amigo.

Chris

Martin Kim Hi Chris!
Thank you so much for the reply.
And yes please! I sent you an email earlier this week, pl ... Read more

Martin Kim Hi Chris!
Thank you so much for the reply.
And yes please! I sent you an email earlier this week, please check the Spam box if you haven't received it.

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2968 days ago

Ken Sawicki posted a note for Chris that says:

Hi Chris, it's Ken - we chatted here a bit just after your Ross, if you remember.... I was Stelzer's Ross #201, at Beth Israel in 1998. I'm glad to see you're ...Read more

Hi Chris, it's Ken - we chatted here a bit just after your Ross, if you remember.... I was Stelzer's Ross #201, at Beth Israel in 1998. I'm glad to see you're doing so well! It's really good news. I'll be going in next week to have the valves replaced again (and part of the aorta), at Yale this time, by a guy who comes highly recommended. I'll leave my e-mail in case you'd like to chat. I'll probably be writing updates on here, anyway.... Again, glad to hear you're in such good shape!

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2995 days ago

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Mitch Friedman posted a note for Chris that says:

5 years!! Isn't that amazing??? Seems like yesterday we were all hanging in NYC at the hospital and hotel. Glad all is well valve brother! Much love to ...Read more

5 years!! Isn't that amazing??? Seems like yesterday we were all hanging in NYC at the hospital and hotel. Glad all is well valve brother! Much love to you and the family.

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2996 days ago

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John Lund posted a note for Chris that says:

Hi Chris, Welcome to the 5 year club!! I remember reading your posts about the decision process you went through concerning the Ross procedure. It is ...Read more

Hi Chris, Welcome to the 5 year club!! I remember reading your posts about the decision process you went through concerning the Ross procedure. It is good to learn that you have done so well since the surgery. Hard to believe that it has been 5 years. Best Wishes for continued good health! Regards, John Lund

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2998 days ago

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Linda and Elsie posted a note for Chris that says:

Hi Chris and Happy 5th birthday. There are a whole bunch of us coming up on that wonderful year. Keep doing awsome with many more to come. Elsie and I are ...Read more

Hi Chris and Happy 5th birthday. There are a whole bunch of us coming up on that wonderful year. Keep doing awsome with many more to come. Elsie and I are doing pretty good as well. She talks to me a little louder but right now I am under a lot of stress in selling and moving back to Ohio.

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2998 days ago

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Mike Gibson posted a note for Chris that says:

WOW!! You are a blessing to all of us. Happy 5th year update. You are an inspiration to so many people. God bless you.

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2998 days ago

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Jeffrey Shebovsky posted a note for Chris that says:

Happy 5th Ross Brother. 5 Years already, WHAT??!! Its all a matter of perspective and you have great perspective. Lost bag? Who cares? You have a life dude! ...Read more

Happy 5th Ross Brother. 5 Years already, WHAT??!! Its all a matter of perspective and you have great perspective. Lost bag? Who cares? You have a life dude! Get to see your kids grow up etc. Great to hear about the boring check ups. I go for my follow up soon (its been 2 years for me). Keep on tickin'!

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3158 days ago

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Jason Renfrow posted a note for Chris that says:

Hi Chris. Hope all is well. It's about time I schedule my valve replacement and wanted to get some advise. How is your recovery going? Any major setbacks? I ...Read more

Hi Chris. Hope all is well. It's about time I schedule my valve replacement and wanted to get some advise. How is your recovery going? Any major setbacks? I am contemplating the Ross Procedure but also looking at an artificial valve. I am 40 and I am having a real hard time with this decision. I am curios to know how you come to the decision you did. Thank you for your time.

Chris Dixon Hi Jason! I'm perfect after 4 years and am on NO meds. I'm 43 and am very active with no limitations. ... Read more

Chris Dixon Hi Jason! I'm perfect after 4 years and am on NO meds. I'm 43 and am very active with no limitations. I'd be happy to speak with you. In fact, there are many valve brothers and sisters here ready to help you. We've all been there! Email me at rcdixon76@gmail.com and we'll go from there.

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3401 days ago

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David Johnson posted a note for Chris that says:

Richard!! Why am I just learning and discovering of this journal..?? I am going to take the time and go back and read every step of your journey!! What a miracle ...Read more

Richard!! Why am I just learning and discovering of this journal..?? I am going to take the time and go back and read every step of your journey!! What a miracle you are, and I am truly blessed to call you and Nikki friends, and to have shared such a large portion of my life with you and your family...You, Sir, are definitely one of the few human beings that truly, "Understand the SHOW!"....Love you like a brother!...(I think...Cause I don't have a brother..?!...Now I'm just confused!?!) But I do KNOW that I LOVE YOU! (but in a straight kinda way...) HOPHISMO!!!

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3405 days ago

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Jeffrey Shebovsky posted a note for Chris that says:

Woo Hoo! Hard to believe. My 4 year is March 7th. Rock on!

Christine Oliva Chris, Congratulations on your recovery, The months do really fly once you get past the first two. I ... Read more

Christine Oliva Chris, Congratulations on your recovery, The months do really fly once you get past the first two. I am 3.5 months post AVR and the time is flying especially as I prepare to go back to work. I hope I will be able to do as well as well as you have seem to have done. Congratulations again and keep on ticking! BTW I like your name too.

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4082 days ago

Holly Pomeroy posted a note for Chris that says:

Happy 2 year Birthday! What an encouraging update. Glad you are doing so well and that we can look back at lessons learned through the difficult times in ...Read more

Happy 2 year Birthday! What an encouraging update. Glad you are doing so well and that we can look back at lessons learned through the difficult times in our lives. Blessings!

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4086 days ago

Jeff Shebovsky posted a note for Chris that says:

Hey Bro, I never got a notification that you posted. I was wondering if you did. Love reading your posts. God bless you and your family. SO great to hear things ...Read more

Hey Bro, I never got a notification that you posted. I was wondering if you did. Love reading your posts. God bless you and your family. SO great to hear things are doing great. We MUST plan another meeting. Orlando? Take Care. Jeff

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4094 days ago

Peter W. posted a note for Chris that says:

Happy 2nd Birthday!

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4404 days ago

Life *is* good. You *are* awesome! -- DVB

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4405 days ago

Way to go Chris! I too wish to share my incredible experience with people who will have or have had open heart surgery. Dr Stelzer is a kind, brilliant and ...Read more

Way to go Chris! I too wish to share my incredible experience with people who will have or have had open heart surgery. Dr Stelzer is a kind, brilliant and gifted surgeon. I had the Ross done in Sep 2012 and I feel great today! Blessings to you, M

Chris Dixon Awesome! Since you're a fellow Stelzer-Ross sibling, what is your name? :-)

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4439 days ago

Chris, Glad to hear you are doing so well. My wife, Michal, is scheduled for the Ross next Wednesday with Dr. Stelzer. Any advice going in or through recovery ...Read more

Chris, Glad to hear you are doing so well. My wife, Michal, is scheduled for the Ross next Wednesday with Dr. Stelzer. Any advice going in or through recovery at Mt. Sinai. I am trying to get as much info as possible from those that have been under Dr. Stelzer\'s care at Mt. Sinai. Thanks. Grant Goeglein grant.goeglein@nmfn.com

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4442 days ago

Wow! Great update Bro! I had tears in my eyes reading it. We all are doing well, but you had some heavy duty symptoms and now they are gone. So happy for ...Read more

Wow! Great update Bro! I had tears in my eyes reading it. We all are doing well, but you had some heavy duty symptoms and now they are gone. So happy for you. Plus, what was that pump thing!?!?!?!? Not fun for anyone when that was going on. So glad you are rocking now. And can\'t wait to see you in May when none of this stuff is going on. Hugs to Niki. -Mitch

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4442 days ago

Wow! Bro, what an amazing update. Got tears in my eyes. We all have done well, but you had some heavy duty symptoms and your success is dramatic. Plus, ...Read more

Wow! Bro, what an amazing update. Got tears in my eyes. We all have done well, but you had some heavy duty symptoms and your success is dramatic. Plus, that pump thing scared the crap out of everyone there! What can I say. We made it. Life is good. Here is to making the most of it. Can\'t wait to see you in May and not have any of this going on. Big hugs to Niki. -Mitch

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4456 days ago

Hey Chris. You are so right, the payoff is LIFE. Brave man, you, facing it and not just surviving, but WINNING! -- DVB

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4457 days ago

Hi Chris, Very well said. You\'re an inspiration. Keep up the great work. I\'m writing from the beach at our condo. A year ago today, I was packing my bags ...Read more

Hi Chris, Very well said. You\'re an inspiration. Keep up the great work. I\'m writing from the beach at our condo. A year ago today, I was packing my bags to come to NY for the Ross and to meet you for the first time. Amazing what a year can do. Jeff Shebovsky

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4458 days ago

Happy belated b-day! Peter

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4459 days ago

Congrats on your 1 year! Keep tickin, glad to hear how much it has improved your life! Brian Walsh

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4508 days ago

Hello my valve brother. I have been really bad about checking in on HVJs. Guess that is because I feel so great and am just onto other things now. As my ...Read more

Hello my valve brother. I have been really bad about checking in on HVJs. Guess that is because I feel so great and am just onto other things now. As my one year mark approaches, felt the need to check out HVJ and reconnect a little. I miss you too. Glad to hear your rocked Disney. We are so lucky, aren\'t we?!?!?! Life is good. Hey, for good measure, I am now training for my second half marathon!!!! All my love to you, Niki and your mom. -Mitch Friedman

Chris Dixon Thanks for checking in on me Mitch. Things have been great and you obviously are doing fantastic! J ... Read more

Chris Dixon Thanks for checking in on me Mitch. Things have been great and you obviously are doing fantastic! Jeff and I are trying to schedule a NYC trip and once we find a time frame, we'll definitely get with you to make sure you'll be around. Can't wait to get back into NYC for some fun this time!!

See you soon!! :-)

Chris

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