Chris and Niki,
Sad to hear of complications but in the best hands. I continue to pray that the rest of this journey is uncomplicated and balloon support removal goes well. God is with us. Love and support...Elizabeth Devaney
On February 28, 2012...
Thanks for the update Niki and glad to hear that progress is being made even if it is taking longer than we hoped for. Continued prayer for strength & comfort for you and the family. Aggie up Chris, you can do this!
Bryan & Rissa
On February 28, 2012...
Sounding good! You know if he could he would say something really stupid to you. Will keep praying for him.
B
On February 28, 2012...
Chris & Niki,
We pray that this day brings good news on Chris's recovery. Stay strong Chris, finish the race my friend!
Bryan & Rissa
On February 28, 2012...
Niki & Chris -
Prayers and good thoughts coming your way. May this just be a small bump in the road to a great recovery.
Chuck Holmgreen
On February 27, 2012...
I'm adding my prayers to the others. May healing thoughts surround you, Chris and Niki.
Connie
Olympia, WA
On February 27, 2012...
Niki and Chris,
I'm sending nothing but positive thoughts your way. I am looking forward to hearing that it's only a day's delay.
Ken Sawicki (Stelzer Ross 9/16/98)
On February 27, 2012...
Hi niki. Chris will be great. Our love and prayers are with you all. Sty strong.
Nancy Friedman. St Louis
On February 27, 2012...
Hi Chris and Nikki,
My brother had something similar to help his heart recover after a heart attack. I was amazed when I learned about it. It worked well for my brother and I am sure the balloon will give Chris's heart time to recover enough to resume pumping on its own.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Lund
On February 27, 2012...
Nikki,
Praying that Chris is going to be stronger everyday. I know everything will be fine. Just may take a little longer.
Try to get some rest.
You and our family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan Beale
On February 27, 2012...
Hey Chris and Nikki, Said prayers for you in church yesterday for a good day today. I know the stress level you are going thru as I had to do it with my daughter 3 years ago. Tomorrow will be a better day. Will be saying prayers for both of you. Thanks for the updates.Nikki get a good night sleep tonight so you will be strong tomorrow.
Linda H
On February 27, 2012...
Niki, We've been thinking of and praying for Chris all day--still praying for you, Chris and your whole family…
Love in Christ,
Jim and Donna Smith
(Jim's having mitral valve re-replacement on March 13 at Mt. Sinai)
On February 27, 2012...
Adding my prayers to all the others. I pray for a good tomorrow.
Jane
On February 27, 2012...
Sending prayers and good thoughts your way. I have been thinking of him all day. God Bless Chris. Janis Kielbasa
On February 27, 2012...
Sending all kinds of prayers your his and your way!!!!
Jimmy Johnson
On February 27, 2012...
Chris is in our prayers and my Mom's too! She will add him to her prayer circle tomorrow as well. You guys rock and we love you. Sending healing vibes your way!
Allison and Todd
On February 27, 2012...
Will be praying for him, he will do fine
B
On February 27, 2012...
Glad to hear Chris is doing well. May he have an uneventful hospital stay and a quick recovery.
Nancy B
On February 27, 2012...
Great News! Thank you for the updates, he has been in my thoughts all day!
Jamie McGuire
On February 27, 2012...
Great news and continued prayers! Janis K.
On February 27, 2012...
:)
Adam Pick
On February 27, 2012...
To God be the Glory!!!
Chris' mom
On February 27, 2012...
Incredible News Niki!!!! Thanks for the update and when you talk to him please give Chris our best and tell that Agggie " Good Job"
Bryan
On February 27, 2012...
Thank you for the update. We heart valvers do worry and watch the clock on surgery days.
I am so happy for both of you.
Jane
On February 27, 2012...
Those 2 always get one step ahead of me but know the prayers & hugs are the same. Good for him !!! So happy it's over ! Nancy Friedman.
On February 27, 2012...
Yay!!!! Huge exhale. Almost there. Way to go Chris. Thanks for the updates Niki. How good do you fell now????? -Mitch Friedman
On February 27, 2012...
Yay!!!!!! Go Chris!!! Thanks Niki for the update. Breathe a little easier, Chris is getting ready to slide down the other side of this mountain he just climbed. Now the hardest part really is over. He is fixed!!!
Thanks again and keep us posted.
Linda Dixon
On February 27, 2012...
Glad to hear everything is going good. I've been glued all morning.
On February 27, 2012...
Chris & Niki,
Today is the big day!! Prayers coming y'all's way!!
Love y'all,
Julie
On February 27, 2012...
Hi niki - seems as tho everyone got up earlier that I did & got here before me - however the wishes are the same. You will be amazed at the recovery ! G - b. bless - and yes yes keep us posted.
Nancy Friedman. St Louis ( Mitch long lost cousin)
On February 27, 2012...
Almost there! A few more really long hours for Niki and family, then comes the call from the surgeon that all went well. Chris is doing his part, hang as strong as you can Niki. Then when that call does come, exhale, cry your eyes out, and start imagining your wonderful life again with a fixed Chris.
We are all thinking of you, Chris and your family.
-Mitch Friedman
On February 27, 2012...
Definitely will be praying for Chris and family !!
Robert Hartner
On February 27, 2012...
Good luck Chris!!! You will be fine. Hang in there Niki. It was seeing my wife remain so calm that helped me stay calm as they rolled my back to The OR.
Keep us updated please.
Jimmy Johnson
On February 27, 2012...
Hi Niki, somehow I missed Chris's post last night, I wanted to "talk to him" before he went in, but I know he knows my prayers are with you all today. You try not to worry (I know, easier said than done) but Chris really is in great hands and I believe from reading Chris's posts about Dr. Stelzer, Jesus is really in the operating room with him, guiding his hands.
Thanks for taking over the duties for Chris. Please, please keep us updated. We have gotten really close to one another and are waiting with you, even though we are miles apart.
Breathe....he will be fine!!! And he will feel much, much better!!!
REALLY getting closer...Linda Dixon
On February 26, 2012...
Chris. You'll probbkt get This after you are on the other side - so I wanna say WELCOME ! Praying & thinking of you as so many did for me & so many others.
Your family will pull you thru. I'm almost 3 weeks post & feel super. You will too ! Enjoy the ride & be well. Am re couping in fla keys - not too shabby! It only hurts when u sneeze. So don't sneeze! :).
Fondly. Nancy Friedman. St Louis mo
On February 26, 2012...
As I type this, I hope you are sleeping peacefully.
Tomorrow will be a wonderful 1st day of the rest of your life!
You're in our thoughts & prayers.
On February 26, 2012...
You ARE ready Chris. As ready as anyone can be. Like I said I'll be praying for you and thinking of you every minute you are in there tomorrow. Remember, you are in the hands of a gifted surgeon and a special human being. Soon it'll be over, you'll be on the "other side", and on your way to a super recovery. Can't wait to hear all about it. Try to rest up tonight.
Jeff Shebovsky
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Chris Dixon Trying to settle down now.. I feel like I did right before Niki and I left for the hospital having our first child. Ya know, sorta nervous and excited at the same time. A glass on Pinot sure would come in handy right now but that ain't happening! :-) I'll call you as soon as I can Jeff. Promise.
On February 26, 2012...
Chris,
Sounds like you have the right attitude.
Hope all goes well and you are back on your feet real soon.
I get my turn on March 5th in Charlotte.
Take care and let others care for you for awhile.
Jan Beale
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Chris Dixon March 5th will be here before you know it. I just finished scrubbing myself with the special soap. Don't get that stuff in your Eyes! I'll be in touch soon Jan supporting You!
On February 26, 2012...
Chris,
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. After reading a few posts it sounds like you've got your faith and trust in the right places; God and your doctor.
Godspeed Chris.
Mario (Your mother's favorite cousin)
Chris Dixon Thank you Mario. Can't wait for the next family get together!
On February 26, 2012...
Chris,
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family tomorrow. I'll be at Mount Sinai soon. My mitral valve repair will take place at Mt. Sinai on March 13. Blessings!
- Jim Smith
Chris Dixon I'll leave a light on for you Jim! :-) 4:30 wake up tomorrow morning will be Early! Talk soon Jim.
On February 26, 2012...
Good luck Chris!! I had mine last Monday. You will be fine. Once they fix you up rest and relax. I am feeling good everyday.
Good luck bro!!!
Jimmy johnson
Chris Dixon You are an inspiration my valve Brother! Got any last minute tips for me? Talk soon Jimmy!
On February 26, 2012...
You are ready my friend! I hope you had a great day. Tomorrow the hard work is up to your surgeon. And since he does so many of these, it will be just another day at the office for him. Probably won't even mention it at dinner tomorrow night.
I can't wait for you to be on the other side of surgery. Go for it! Grab the brass ring and start prepping for the rest of your fantastic life, sans symptoms.
My thoughts are with you, Niki and you family.
-Mitch Friedman
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Chris Dixon Thank you so much Mitch for everything. By the way, I'm planning on feeling good enough to hang out with you and your mom again before I head back to Texas on March 8!
On February 26, 2012...
Chris, good luck tomorrow, you will do fine, after tomorrow you can start to put this behind you and get on the road to recovery. Weeks will go by fast and before you know it you will be back to your normal life. Take care, praying for you. GOD Bless. jim
On February 26, 2012...
Hi chris,
Enjoy your day. Tomorrow it is out of your hands.
It is a good thing it is out of your hands and in the hands of a gifted surgeon.
You will walk in there ready and believe it or not calmer than you think. I will be thinking about you and looking forward to updates.
Jane
Remember I am very close by for you and family 914-723-6986
On February 26, 2012...
hi chris-its linda.figured id let yu know who it is before i finish my message and forget to sign it again-lol. well tomarrow is the big day to forever improve your life-quality of life that is!you will be fine. wonderful hospital. i was that 4 yr old tryin to escape from there 50 yrs ago,before my 1st surgery. take care and may god bless you and your family
take care,
linda hussey
On February 25, 2012...
LOL. You complete me! Too funny. Sorry to sound so sappy! :)
Jeff
On February 25, 2012...
... and the ice cream.
Hey! Can you pick me up a handicap tag for my car? I can't stand walking those extra steps when ol' lady Parker down the street gets to park right up front!
On February 25, 2012...
Hi Chris,
I know we talk and text and email a lot outside of here but figured I would post also. Just wanted you, and everyone who reads your guestbook, to know what a great journey this has been. I am so glad we connected here at HVJ. I don't know how I could have done this without you and your support. I know our paths crossed for a reason and we, together, did our homework and wound up with the same procedure, same surgeon and same hospital 9 days apart. It is a special connection. I only wish we were having it two days apart so we can share that "dorm" room and call on the hot nurses together...would be like a college party :). In any case, when you go in there on Monday, know that a part of me is going in there with you.
All the best,
Jeff
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Chris Dixon You complete me LOL, you're the best Jeff. I can't wait to meet you and your beautiful family. You have helped me tremendously during all of this. Let's not give up on that dorm room idea though! :-)
On February 25, 2012...
Hey Chris! Mike Lawler here. Barclay just gave me the Cliff's notes on what you're dealing with. I'm so sorry to hear that your family is having to go through this. If there is anything I can do, please please please don't hesitate to ask.
I know you must be scared, but if I learned anything from my mom's successful assassination of her pancreatic cancer, SPIRIT plays a huge roll in your health. Nobody is as funny as you are without a gifted spirit.
We'll be thinking of you and the family Monday. Good luck!!!
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Chris Dixon Thank you so much brother. I wanted tell you about it I thought you'd see through me. I'm actually just doing this for attention and some time off work. My plan is working Perfectly!
On February 25, 2012...
Chris,
I just found this website today, and Isaw your story. Reading your journal brought back the butterflies that I had prior to my aortic valve replacement. I am now 38 years old. I had my surgery on 12-17-2004. I just want you to know I will be sending up prayers for you on Monday and for your recovery. God bless you!
Robin Callaway
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Chris Dixon Thank you so much Robin..I think I have dragonflies, and not Butterflies! Thank you for the Prayers!
Sad to hear of complications but in the best hands. I continue to pray that the rest of this journey is uncomplicated and balloon support removal goes well. God is with us. Love and support...Elizabeth Devaney