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Susan Ericsson posted a note for Tom that says:

Hi Tom, Been thinking of you and praying for you today, trusting all went well. It's so much better on the recovery side! Sue

Tom Hahn Thanks for the prayers Susan! This is Friday, my surgery was Tuesday. I had a successful minimally- ... Read more

Tom Hahn Thanks for the prayers Susan! This is Friday, my surgery was Tuesday. I had a successful minimally-invasive Mitral Valve repair at Duke by Dr Glower. Recovery is progressing well. I expect to leave the hospital Sunday.

Susan Ericsson That's great! I had minimally invasive MV repair too - thorocotomy. It's been 6 weeks today and recov ... Read more

Susan Ericsson That's great! I had minimally invasive MV repair too - thorocotomy. It's been 6 weeks today and recovery is right on target.

Tom Hahn Hi Susan. One month since my surgery and I'm recovering very well. Taking long walks each day and s ... Read more

Tom Hahn Hi Susan. One month since my surgery and I'm recovering very well. Taking long walks each day and sleeping well at night. Looking forward to my next echo in a couple of months to see how my Mitral repair is performing. All my best to you, Tom

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4186 days ago

Nancy D posted a note for Tom that says:

Thinking of you and praying for you and your team as you head towards wellness. I know you will do fabulously, and be glad it is all over but the healing. ...Read more

Thinking of you and praying for you and your team as you head towards wellness. I know you will do fabulously, and be glad it is all over but the healing. Take good care!

Tom Hahn Thanks Nancy! The Mitral Valve repair was successful and I'm recovering on schedule. Feeling better ... Read more

Tom Hahn Thanks Nancy! The Mitral Valve repair was successful and I'm recovering on schedule. Feeling better every day.

Nancy D Awesome news! Take good care!

Tom Hahn One month out and mending very well. Some tenderness still around incisions but know it will resolve ... Read more

Tom Hahn One month out and mending very well. Some tenderness still around incisions but know it will resolve in time. All good! Hope you are well.

Nancy D I am well- graduated from cardiac rehab this Monday and am now getting my steps around the neighborho ... Read more

Nancy D I am well- graduated from cardiac rehab this Monday and am now getting my steps around the neighborhood. I have a nearly 4 month echocardiogram and visit after with the cardiologist tomorrow, I hope he tells me he will see me in a year!
Glad you are doing well!!! Time goes by quickly, don't you think? Continue to take good care of you!!

Tom Hahn

4186 days ago

Tom, I am sending you my best wishes and prayers to you, your family and your doctors and nurses, blessings for health and healing ~

Tom Hahn Thanks so much. Surgery was successful. Let the healing begin!

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Joaquim Cimoes posted a note for Tom that says:

Dear Tom, tomorrow all the best for you. Hugs from Brazil.

kathleen savoy God be with you tomorrow Tom.

D. Carol Moore Tom: Blessings to you! We are looking forward to a good report of your successful surgery.

Virginia (Ginger) French Tom, you will be in my thoughts and prayers, as will all of the surgical team and post-op staff who w ... Read more

Virginia (Ginger) French Tom, you will be in my thoughts and prayers, as will all of the surgical team and post-op staff who will be there for you. The more calm you can be, letting things occur as they do, the less stress there will be for you. Save your energy for healing if you can,

Tom Hahn Thanks all for the kind posts. It touches me to have complete strangers connect with me, pray for me ... Read more

Tom Hahn Thanks all for the kind posts. It touches me to have complete strangers connect with me, pray for me and follow me. I'm heading to surgery in 6 hours and will look forward to a time when I can get back in here and report back. I'm a calm guy and keeping my anxious and negative feelings in check so far. Having a very good experience at Duke so far, don't expect any changes. All for now. Tom

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Tammy Pilcher posted a note for Tom that says:

Tom, I just want to tell you I'll be praying for you for a successful surgery tomorrow. I had mine 10 days ago and can tell you it wasn't as bad as I had imagined. ...Read more

Tom, I just want to tell you I'll be praying for you for a successful surgery tomorrow. I had mine 10 days ago and can tell you it wasn't as bad as I had imagined. You'll be fine.

Tom Hahn Thank you Tammy. I'm heading to surgery in about 6 hours. My mind is in a good place and I'm thankfu ... Read more

Tom Hahn Thank you Tammy. I'm heading to surgery in about 6 hours. My mind is in a good place and I'm thankful for my support team. Appreciate the thoughts and prayers. Tom

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Terrie Syvertsen posted a note for Tom that says:

Good Morning to your Tom. Your day is almost here and I want to tell you that I hope you have recently found that courage you know that is in you to move forward ...Read more

Good Morning to your Tom. Your day is almost here and I want to tell you that I hope you have recently found that courage you know that is in you to move forward and get yourself home to have a healthy healing recovery. Prayers and Universal wishes for a safe and smooth surgery are flowing from the hearts of many people including this community for you and those you love! I think you will be surprised that you are in and out of surgery and in the greatest of hands. You will be watched over and really pleased at how well the people connected to your health "Team" are on top and in tune with your every need. My wish for you is to think that it will surprise you how the worst of this is the "WAITING". You will be home in recovery before you know it! Take care and remember you have a lot of people in this community who will be waiting to hear and share your continued journey-Our Hearts are with you!

Tom Hahn Thanks so much Terrie. 6 hours to go and I'm well. Had a decent nights sleep. Still sometimes can' ... Read more

Tom Hahn Thanks so much Terrie. 6 hours to go and I'm well. Had a decent nights sleep. Still sometimes can't believe this is me who has this problem but dealing with the hand I was dealt. Many people are much worse than me. I got this. Tom

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4192 days ago

Michael Meyer posted a note for Tom that says:

Tom: I wish you well on your surgery. I had MVR repair with Dr. Gillinov in July of this year. I would encourage a positive outlook as the specialists ...Read more

Tom: I wish you well on your surgery. I had MVR repair with Dr. Gillinov in July of this year. I would encourage a positive outlook as the specialists like Dr. Gillinov and Dr. Glower have an exceedingly high level of success in correcting our valve maladies.

Tom Hahn Thanks for the words of encouragement. I've got this but will need to work on my patience during rec ... Read more

Tom Hahn Thanks for the words of encouragement. I've got this but will need to work on my patience during recovery. I live in the ski areas of Colorado and have always been active. Minimally invasive surgery was my goal with a surgeon who does a lot of them. Both of these Drs made my short list. Hope you are recovering very quickly!

Michael Meyer Tom:
I have recovered quickly , not quite as quickly as Dr. Gillinov had indicated some patients (4 w ... Read more

Michael Meyer Tom:
I have recovered quickly , not quite as quickly as Dr. Gillinov had indicated some patients (4 weeks and back to work). I would encourage going through the cardio rehab which allowed me to be monitored, it bolsters your confidence with regard to activity and general exercise.

I suspect you will be on the slopes before you know it. My family and I go to Salt Lake every year for Spring so I can empathize with not missing the ski season.

I wish you an excellent outcome.

Tom Hahn Thanks Michael. I'll definitely consider the rehab program. Don't need to go it alone. Best, Tom

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Terrie Syvertsen posted a note for Tom that says:

Tom- Best wishes to you, Teresa and Family in making your plans for surgery. It sounds like you are already off in the right direction with your picking a place ...Read more

Tom- Best wishes to you, Teresa and Family in making your plans for surgery. It sounds like you are already off in the right direction with your picking a place that will be giving you confidence and the fact it will be near family will be a great advantage to you and your wife for your surgery and beginning recovery time. You will find many people on this sight who will have shared experiences and you can't find a nicer group of people to add support and comfort along with information than here in this community. Take care and be confident!

Tom Hahn Thanks so much Terrie! I'm already glad I found this site. I appreciate your positive comments. ... Read more

Tom Hahn Thanks so much Terrie! I'm already glad I found this site. I appreciate your positive comments.
Tom