Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2022 On my 61 birthday I had a stroke. After bringing me back to life in Fairbanks they Mediflighted me to Anchorage where I have been recuperatining. Early this week I have open heart surgery to fix a valve. Hopefully, if all goes well, I'll be back home and back on the forums by end of next week. See you then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2022 Oh jeez Mark I hate to hear that. I was wondering the other day where you had been but figured you were prob off on a fishing trip somewhere. You will be in my thoughts & prayers for a very quick and successful surgery this week. Hope they get you feeling better than ever once you get it over with bud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redietz 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2022 Sorry to hear this. Pay attention to what the doctors have to say, and get better soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2022 Whoa buddy. I guess we almost lost you. Looking forward to seeing you back on your feet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2022 Happy birthday! Despite everything thrown your way, you made it another year and lived another day. That’s a net gain in my book. Time to get well and build on the positives. Wishing you a speedy and healthy recovery, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2022 Sorry to hear this, Mark. Best of luck on the operation and Godspeed to your recovery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
partsman 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2022 Your in my prayers Mark, hope you have a speedy recovery! Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Duck 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2022 That has to be the worst birthday present I have ever heard of! Here's to a speedy recovery and a lot more birthdays in your future!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFoster 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2022 Mark I'm terribly sorry you're going through all this. I will be praying for your fast recovery. Get well soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MuskyFlyGuy 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2022 Mark we are sorry to hear about what you are going through. We look forward to your recovery and many more years of pictures from your fishing trips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upnorthtier 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2022 Hopping for a good and speedy recovery for you Mark, what a shitty thing to happen on you're birthday to boot. Happy birthday Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essequamvideri 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2022 Our prayers are with you. May your recovery be fast and unremarkable. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2022 Mark, our prayers and thought are with you. Sounds like they have a plan for your recovery keep us posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2022 It's been a couple of years now since my heart surgery. Take advantage of the nurse's attention while you're in the hospital. At our age, it's unlikely we'll ever see that kind of female interest in our well being again! My sincerest well wishes for an uncomplicated surgery and a speedy recovery. I also truly hope you don't have any lingering effects from the stroke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Duck 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2022 Has anyone received an update from Mark? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites