Chris Swanberg's Daughter Needs your prayers and support

Sam Mendolia · March 3rd, 2010, 10:10 AM

As a parent and someone who works in a Hospital, I have seen Medical Technology do great things.

My prayers are with you, and I hope she has a speedy recovery, she sounds like great fighter, which will help in with a positive outcome.

Shaun Roemich · March 3rd, 2010, 12:32 PM

Brother, all the best of wishes to you and your family and may the hands and minds of those that care for your daughter be guided by that which we may never fully know or understand.

Finn-Erik Faale · March 3rd, 2010, 03:54 PM

A younger colleague of me had this frightening illness few month ago.
She is now with good health and back in work.
Chris, I hope Katie will get the same improvement.

Best wishes!

Finn-Erik

Meryem Ersoz · March 3rd, 2010, 08:49 PM

Chris - so, so sorry to hear this news. I'm sending good vibes and prayers to you and your family. Tell your daughter she has people all over the world who are wishing her back to good health...

my best to you - I'll be on a Grand Canyon trip until April 3, leaving soon, and I only hope that I can return to good news for you and Katie...

Chris Barcellos · March 3rd, 2010, 09:51 PM

I have had some contact with Chris Swanberg tonight, and his daughter is "consolidating" in his words. He believes and and his medical doctor sister also believes that she may be turning the corner on this thing......but lets not turn of the good vibes and prayers now !

Marj Atkins · March 4th, 2010, 01:23 AM

Really sorry to hear about your daughter Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you Chris for the update - that is welcome news. We trust that Katie will continue to improve.

Marj

Bill Thesken · March 4th, 2010, 01:37 AM

We're pulling for you Katie, in thoughts and prayers. Today is Girls Day in Japan and Hawaii, because you are the best part of this world.

Chris Swanberg · March 4th, 2010, 04:01 AM

Well, her "improved" status meant a lot of activity for Katie today...a CT Scan, an echocardiogram etc... but it left her pretty fragile and worn out...from almost NO blood pressure meds this am to pretty heavy ones for tonight's dialysis. (which finished a bit ago, hence the late night report) They took off only todays infusion volume tonight. Poor Katie just lies there unconsciously sedated (and so fluid overloaded she is blistering and leaking fluids everywhere) and let me tell you seeing all this is tremendously difficult as a parent. My doctor sister tells me not to worry - and that Katie is doing really well and she is highly optimistic for a great outcome. Maybe I just need to have Katie squeeze my hand to believe that fully.

Your kind words and prayers are very much appreciated. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Chris Swanberg

ps. Chris Barcellos, kind soul that he is, neglected to mention he is going into a local hospital in the AM for an angiogram with possible stent, or, depending on the outcome, and later, bypass surgery. Keep HIM in your thoughts too.

pps. GEEZE, you'd think Sacramento DVInfo'ers were all addicted to visiting hospitals! (weak attempt at humor here).

Kevin Railsback · March 4th, 2010, 05:42 AM

Chris,

Katie is certainly in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping she has a speedy and full recovery!!

Chris B,

Good luck to you today also sir. Hope everyone reports back with good news about you and Katie very soon!

Reed Hewitt · March 4th, 2010, 07:54 AM

Chris, I can't imagine what you are going through. You and Katie are in my prayers.

Reed

Bryce Comer · March 4th, 2010, 06:12 PM

Hi Chris,
Here's hoping for a quick & speedy recovery for your daughter. I hope too that your family is doing ok with all this.

Chris B,
Hope everything went well today. Looking forward to seeing you back online very soon!!

Regards,
Bryce

Oliver Pahlow · March 5th, 2010, 08:59 AM

I have a 25 year old Son. My heart goes out to Katie and hope for a speedy recovery.

Chris Barcellos · March 5th, 2010, 09:53 AM

My report:

Best news, I think, possible... no stent, though a 30% blockage detected. Major threat by cardiologist to reshape my life style with a cardio rehab....By the way, no man in his right mind would ask for a foley cathiter to be installed while he is concious...

Bill Thesken · March 5th, 2010, 11:48 AM

That's great news Chris. And a good kick in the pants from the cardiologist to shape things up! That will keep you motivated.

Bruce Foreman · March 10th, 2010, 10:37 PM

How are things going for Chris Swanberg's daughter?

Chris Barcellos, glad you got the report you did. You can make some changes, blockage can be reversed by diet and exercise. Happened for me some time back.

March 3rd, 2010, 10:10 AM	#16
Sam Mendolia Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 217	As a parent and someone who works in a Hospital, I have seen Medical Technology do great things. My prayers are with you, and I hope she has a speedy recovery, she sounds like great fighter, which will help in with a positive outcome. __________________ I was told I have no vision, but boy do I see great!

March 3rd, 2010, 12:32 PM	#17
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	Brother, all the best of wishes to you and your family and may the hands and minds of those that care for your daughter be guided by that which we may never fully know or understand. __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

March 3rd, 2010, 09:51 PM	#20
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	I have had some contact with Chris Swanberg tonight, and his daughter is "consolidating" in his words. He believes and and his medical doctor sister also believes that she may be turning the corner on this thing......but lets not turn of the good vibes and prayers now ! __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

March 4th, 2010, 04:01 AM	#23
Chris Swanberg Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 904	Thanks to you all Well, her "improved" status meant a lot of activity for Katie today...a CT Scan, an echocardiogram etc... but it left her pretty fragile and worn out...from almost NO blood pressure meds this am to pretty heavy ones for tonight's dialysis. (which finished a bit ago, hence the late night report) They took off only todays infusion volume tonight. Poor Katie just lies there unconsciously sedated (and so fluid overloaded she is blistering and leaking fluids everywhere) and let me tell you seeing all this is tremendously difficult as a parent. My doctor sister tells me not to worry - and that Katie is doing really well and she is highly optimistic for a great outcome. Maybe I just need to have Katie squeeze my hand to believe that fully. Your kind words and prayers are very much appreciated. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Chris Swanberg ps. Chris Barcellos, kind soul that he is, neglected to mention he is going into a local hospital in the AM for an angiogram with possible stent, or, depending on the outcome, and later, bypass surgery. Keep HIM in your thoughts too. pps. GEEZE, you'd think Sacramento DVInfo'ers were all addicted to visiting hospitals! (weak attempt at humor here).

March 4th, 2010, 05:42 AM	#24
Kevin Railsback Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,544	Chris, Katie is certainly in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping she has a speedy and full recovery!! Chris B, Good luck to you today also sir. Hope everyone reports back with good news about you and Katie very soon! __________________ --==Kevin==-- http:naturephotostudios.com.com

March 3rd, 2010, 03:54 PM	#18
Finn-Erik Faale Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Porsgrunn Norway Posts: 280	A younger colleague of me had this frightening illness few month ago. She is now with good health and back in work. Chris, I hope Katie will get the same improvement. Best wishes! Finn-Erik

March 3rd, 2010, 08:49 PM	#19
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	Chris - so, so sorry to hear this news. I'm sending good vibes and prayers to you and your family. Tell your daughter she has people all over the world who are wishing her back to good health... my best to you - I'll be on a Grand Canyon trip until April 3, leaving soon, and I only hope that I can return to good news for you and Katie...

March 4th, 2010, 01:23 AM	#21
Marj Atkins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Johannesburg South Africa Posts: 768	Really sorry to hear about your daughter Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you Chris for the update - that is welcome news. We trust that Katie will continue to improve. Marj

March 4th, 2010, 01:37 AM	#22
Bill Thesken Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: HI, USA Posts: 622	We're pulling for you Katie, in thoughts and prayers. Today is Girls Day in Japan and Hawaii, because you are the best part of this world.

March 4th, 2010, 07:54 AM	#25
Reed Hewitt Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 46	Chris, I can't imagine what you are going through. You and Katie are in my prayers. Reed

March 4th, 2010, 06:12 PM	#26
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Hi Chris, Here's hoping for a quick & speedy recovery for your daughter. I hope too that your family is doing ok with all this. Chris B, Hope everything went well today. Looking forward to seeing you back online very soon!! Regards, Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

March 5th, 2010, 08:59 AM	#27
Oliver Pahlow Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodridge Illinois Posts: 237	I have a 25 year old Son. My heart goes out to Katie and hope for a speedy recovery.

March 5th, 2010, 09:53 AM	#28
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	My report: Best news, I think, possible... no stent, though a 30% blockage detected. Major threat by cardiologist to reshape my life style with a cardio rehab....By the way, no man in his right mind would ask for a foley cathiter to be installed while he is concious... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

March 5th, 2010, 11:48 AM	#29
Bill Thesken Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: HI, USA Posts: 622	That's great news Chris. And a good kick in the pants from the cardiologist to shape things up! That will keep you motivated.

March 10th, 2010, 10:37 PM	#30
Bruce Foreman Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 1,518	How are things going for Chris Swanberg's daughter? Chris Barcellos, glad you got the report you did. You can make some changes, blockage can be reversed by diet and exercise. Happened for me some time back.