Hey Chris...glad you are almost done for today! Been thinking about you. Love KD
Chris Hanson Thanks Sis. Just hope tomorrow goes as well. I'm a little anxious about the heart cath. Not so muc ... Read more
Chris Hanson Thanks Sis. Just hope tomorrow goes as well. I'm a little anxious about the heart cath. Not so much the results but the procedure itself. I have to call later tonight to find out what time to report in the morning. Hopefully pretty early so I have the rest of the day to rest.
Talk to you soon.
Love Chris
On September 19, 2011...
Chris, I will retrieve your ducks anytime!!! I am not too woriied tho, I've seen you shoot...LOL
Glad to hear you are having a good day today. Hoping the days to come are all good days too. Talk to you soon....Nick
Prayers said for you all week Chris for you and Sam. Best wishes and may God's healing power be with you along with his arms of comfort as you go throughout the week! Cathy Froelich Olson
Chris Hanson Thank you Cathy. Everyone's support has been a tremendous help. Hope all is well for you and yours. ... Read more
Chris Hanson Thank you Cathy. Everyone's support has been a tremendous help. Hope all is well for you and yours.
Chris
On September 19, 2011...
Thinking of you, today, Chris - good luck making your way through the maze of tests. It's all part of the journey... Like Bill Murray says in "What About Bob" - you're baby-stepping it! dpk
On September 19, 2011...
Chris. Good luck and God be with you and your family and your medical team this week. I have my surgery tomorrow in Cleveland. Maybe we'll run across one another. Be well.
Jim Davis
Chris Hanson Jim
Best wishes on your surgery tomorrow. I hope to see you doing laps around the recovery floor whe ... Read more
Chris Hanson Jim
Best wishes on your surgery tomorrow. I hope to see you doing laps around the recovery floor when I get there later in the week.
Chris Hanson
On September 18, 2011...
Hi Chris,
I'm glad you had safe travels to Cleveland. Godspeed and good luck with all your pre-op testing. You will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers this week, and I will probably have a thousand questions for you when you get home!
God bless,
Deb Z.
Chris Hanson Thanks again Deb. The facility is quite impressive. They moved us along through my appointments ver ... Read more
Chris Hanson Thanks again Deb. The facility is quite impressive. They moved us along through my appointments very quickly, we actually finished about 2 hours early. And everyone was great.
Chris
On September 18, 2011...
Chris, Sona and I will be checking in every day. I hope all goes well. Can't wait to go trout fishing again next spring. Talk to you soon. Nick
Chris Hanson Trout fishing sounds good but I'm thinking about a duck hunt this fall (see my response to DPK on pg ... Read more
Chris Hanson Trout fishing sounds good but I'm thinking about a duck hunt this fall (see my response to DPK on pg 4).
We'll be in touch.
Chris
On September 18, 2011...
Chris - I had OPS for mitral regurgitation on 7/12/11 Dr. Gillinov was my surgeon - you are at the best hospital with the best doctor. My surgery was open heart (2nd open heart one in 84 for small hole congential issue) Cathy and his Dr. Tai - all his team are wonderful and excellent. You will do fine.
Since you had no symptoms, would you mind sharing how they detected the severe mitral regurgitation - was it an enlarged atrium, or pulmonary hypertension high. I'm curious because I was running on the treadmill 1 hr also (little strain at the first 15 min) but I pushed through and then could continue going.
However an echo showed high pulmonary pressure. Thanks for sharing and RELAX - YOU ARE IN THE BEST HANDS.
Emilyrae Helfen
Chris Hanson Hi Emilyrae,
Thanks for the reassuring words.
When I say I have no symptoms I mean no shortness of br ... Read more
Chris Hanson Hi Emilyrae,
Thanks for the reassuring words.
When I say I have no symptoms I mean no shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue etc. I do however have a very noticeable murmur. Earlier this year, my pcp recommended an echo since I hadn't had one in some time. It showed the regurgitation to be severe. A short while later I had a stress test and then a TEE performed. The TEE confirmed the severe leak and also showed some dilation taking place. Since there is a combination of a severe leak and structural changes we decided it should be taken care of before any damage to the heart muscle occurs even though I am otherwise symptom free. I have a battery of tests tomorrow and my heart cath on Tues. I'm sure I'll know even more after those.
Chris
On September 18, 2011...
Chris your one lucky guy!!! Your going to the best heart hosoital in the world and your having one of the best surgeons in the world performing your surgery. Not to many people can say that. That's how I felt back in Aug 2010 feeling very lucky. Thank god it's 2011.
All the best,
Richard Volpe
Chris Hanson Thanks Richard. We did our homework and knew Cleveland was the right place for us. It has certainly ... Read more
Chris Hanson Thanks Richard. We did our homework and knew Cleveland was the right place for us. It has certainly helped me feel more at ease about the whole thing.
Chris Hanson
On September 17, 2011...
Hun, You will do great! I will be by your side for everything! Just think Hunny you have your own Cardiac RN to take care of you with lots of love and encouragement....With all my heart :> Love, Your Wife
Thanks for everything Sam. Certainly is comforting to know you're at my side. I Love you.
Chris
On September 17, 2011...
I'll be praying for you Chris. I didn't have any symptoms either. I think that helped my recovery. Can't wait to read of your recovery. Jon Farmer
Chris Hanson Thanks Jon. I hope the same holds true for me.
Chris
On September 17, 2011...
Hi there.... this site has been so helpful for me as I await my day of surgery..... I hope all goes well and that your kids will be well cared for & loved as they wait for you both to come home.
Sunny
Chris Hanson Thank you Sunny. It looks like we have the same surgery day. I'll be waiting to see your posts as y ... Read more
Chris Hanson Thank you Sunny. It looks like we have the same surgery day. I'll be waiting to see your posts as you go through recovery. Good luck and god bless.
Chris
On September 17, 2011...
Hi Chris,
Have a safe trip. You are in our thoughts and prayers!!
Shelley and Dan Dewick
Chris Hanson Thanks Dan and Shelley. Hope all is well for you and your family. We'll have to catch up when this ... Read more
Chris Hanson Thanks Dan and Shelley. Hope all is well for you and your family. We'll have to catch up when this is all over.
Chris
On September 15, 2011...
Hi Chris,
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for an uneventful surgery & recovery. I loof forward to following your journey through post op.
This HVJ site has really been a big help to me and a blessing.
You'll be fine and stronger than ever.
Sheila Garrison - Apple Valley, CA
Chris Hanson Hi Sheila,
Thanks for the support. You're right about the site, it's nice to be able to see the succ ... Read more
Chris Hanson Hi Sheila,
Thanks for the support. You're right about the site, it's nice to be able to see the success of those who came before us. Helps calm the nerves a bit.
Chris Hanson
On September 15, 2011...
Our prayers are with YOU and Sammy. Love Steph and Mike
I know the surgery will prove to be a grand success! I'll be looking forward to reading any and all updates. You, Sam, and the kids will be in my thoughts and prayers over the next several days. We'll chat in the very near future.
ts
Chris Hanson Thanks Todd. Hope all is well for the Sellers family. I look forward to talking when this is all ov ... Read more
Chris Hanson Thanks Todd. Hope all is well for the Sellers family. I look forward to talking when this is all over.
Chris
On September 15, 2011...
Hey Chris, What did you do.....take out my entry from yesterday?! Just wanted to sign in from work so I can keep tabs on you.
See you soon,
KD
On September 15, 2011...
Yeah....I have a prolapsed mitral valve and a moderately leaky tricuspid valve and a mildly leaky aortic valve. I know he is going to fix the mitral and tricuspid, but he may leave the aortic alone. Won't know until I wake up. Are you flying or driving to Cleveland?
Deb Ziegler
Chris Hanson We're flying. It's a short flight and we booked it pretty early so we got a good price on tickets. ... Read more
Chris Hanson We're flying. It's a short flight and we booked it pretty early so we got a good price on tickets.
Chris Hanson
On September 15, 2011...
Chris,
We are praying for you and for Dr. Gillinov that all goes well on September 22. We are just a few miles away if you need us.
Love to all of you,
Jon, Jeannie, Hannah, Tanner, Braden, and Addison Wallenkamp
Chris Hanson Thanks guys. We really appreciate it. We're going to leave your phone number with Sam's mom in case ... Read more
Chris Hanson Thanks guys. We really appreciate it. We're going to leave your phone number with Sam's mom in case she would need help with something. Take care.
Chris
On September 14, 2011...
Hey Chris,
Know that Kathy and I are praying for a successful procedure, and a speedy recovery for you. Godspeed, old friend, we're all pulling for you!
dpk
Chris Hanson Thanks Don. I'm going to hold you to that offer of getting me back in the field this fall. We shoul ... Read more
Chris Hanson Thanks Don. I'm going to hold you to that offer of getting me back in the field this fall. We should invite Brantner, he's tall and can retrieve ducks in deep water.
Chris
On September 14, 2011...
Chris,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. Stay strong and we will be thinking of you and looking for updates. If you and Sam need anything let us know. We can always come down on the weekend and help mom out.
“For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,” says the Lord". (Jeremiah 30:17)
Love You,
Scott, Carrie, Madison, Cheyenee and Dacotah
Chris Hanson Thanks guys. Starting to get a little nervous now but I have a lot of confidence in my surgeon and t ... Read more
Chris Hanson Thanks guys. Starting to get a little nervous now but I have a lot of confidence in my surgeon and the program in Cleveland. Plus, I have my very own cardiac nurse to care for me at home. She's the best.
Chris
On September 14, 2011...
Good luck, Chris! Thoughts and prayers are with you and Sam!
Gina
Chris Hanson Thanks so much Gina. Every little bit of encouragement helps.
Chris
On September 14, 2011...
Chris,
I will be up there on Sunday for pre op on Monday and Surgery on Tuesday. I have a thoracic aneurysm that will be repaired by Dr. Svensson. See you there! God Speed and Good Luck to you.
Jim Davis
Chris Hanson Thank you Jim and good luck to you as well.
Chris
On September 14, 2011...
I leave for Cleveland on Monday 9/18 for an Aortic valve replacement. My Surgeon is Dr. Ed Soltesz. I chose Cleveland because this is a reop for me. See you on the heart floor. Jay Short
Chris Hanson I'll see you there. Best of luck to you.
Chris Hanson
On September 13, 2011...
Hi Chris,
I live in Hartland, Wisconsin and will be going to Cleveland for valve surgery with Dr. Gillinov in October. I will be following your journal, and you will be in my thoughts and prayers throughout your journey. I wish you a full and speedy recovery!
Deb Ziegler
Chris Hanson Thank you Deb, I wish you the best in your adventure as well. Hopefully everything goes as planned ... Read more
Chris Hanson Thank you Deb, I wish you the best in your adventure as well. Hopefully everything goes as planned and we'll have nothing but good things to report. If you should have questions at some point please ask, we'll do our best to answer them. Is it a mitral valve repair for you as well?
Talk to you soon.
Love Chris