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3490 days ago

Carolyn posted a note for Ben that says:

Hi Ben, Thanks for the update. Sounds like you are doing great!!!!!! Great pictures of you and Shelley, my girl. I'm sure she's been a good caregiver during ...Read more

Hi Ben, Thanks for the update. Sounds like you are doing great!!!!!! Great pictures of you and Shelley, my girl. I'm sure she's been a good caregiver during all this recovery too. Would love to see you both, maybe someday we can have a family reunion. Stay in touch!

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4016 days ago

Sharon posted a note for Ben that says:

Hi Ben, Good luck with your first rehab today! Sounds like you are commitment to exercise (walking the block) is helping you recover quickly! All the best ...Read more

Hi Ben, Good luck with your first rehab today! Sounds like you are commitment to exercise (walking the block) is helping you recover quickly! All the best to you in 2015 as you continue to heal and enjoy every aspect of life! Way to go! XO

Cheryl Batzing Ben....you were at rehab today?! I was too! At the 1:45 class at Heart Hospital. I'll be joining t ... Read more

Cheryl Batzing Ben....you were at rehab today?! I was too! At the 1:45 class at Heart Hospital. I'll be joining the 3:30 pm class as of this Friday--which time are you going? Loved it today! Hope it went well for you.

Ben Schraegle Hello Cheryl! I am doing my rehab in Allen, Texas @ Texas Health Resources (Presbyterian Hospital). ... Read more

Ben Schraegle Hello Cheryl! I am doing my rehab in Allen, Texas @ Texas Health Resources (Presbyterian Hospital). It is closer to our home as we live in McKinney. My re-hab went great-I really liked working out and it was fun! Going back tomorrow for more-the sessions are only 1-hour. Take care and have a great day and sounds like you are healing nicely! All the best! Ben

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4023 days ago

Kimberly Biddick posted a note for Ben that says:

A fellow Texan!! Do you have a cardiologist that you recommend here in Dallas? I am currently seeing Dr. Schussler with Baylor Downtown and would like a few ...Read more

A fellow Texan!! Do you have a cardiologist that you recommend here in Dallas? I am currently seeing Dr. Schussler with Baylor Downtown and would like a few more opinions. Glad the surgery went well and that you are headed back to your old self!!!!

Ben Schraegle Kimberly, Hello! I highly recommend Dr. William Brinkman at The Baylor Hear Hospital in Plano. His ... Read more

Ben Schraegle Kimberly, Hello! I highly recommend Dr. William Brinkman at The Baylor Hear Hospital in Plano. His number is: 469-800-6200. He is a gentleman, kind, friendly, soft-spoken with a dry sense of humor. He made me feel completely at ease and when he told me he'd take great care of me, I knew he meant it! Highly recommend him and best wishes; my prayers are with you!

Ben Schraegle The Baylor Heart Hospital (sorry)

Kimberly Biddick I just read some of his reviews! He looks great. Thank you so much for the referral. I especially l ... Read more

Kimberly Biddick I just read some of his reviews! He looks great. Thank you so much for the referral. I especially love that his research interests include BAV and aortic aneurysms and I am dealing with both of those. Do you have a regular cardiologist you would recommend? I think you mentioned Dr. Levin in your "story"?

Ben Schraegle Hello Kimberly! Yes, Dr. Charles B. Levin is my cardiologist and I love him because he is very calm, ... Read more

Ben Schraegle Hello Kimberly! Yes, Dr. Charles B. Levin is my cardiologist and I love him because he is very calm, cool and collect. He tells you the facts and is very informative-he made me feel very comfortable as did Dr. Brinkman! Dr. Levin's phone # is : 214-369-3613. Give his office a call. Dr. Levin is great about follow up! Good luck and hope this helps.

Kimberly Biddick That's great to know... exactly the type of person I am looking for. Thank you so much for the info! ... Read more

Kimberly Biddick That's great to know... exactly the type of person I am looking for. Thank you so much for the info!!

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4039 days ago

Karen posted a note for Ben that says:

So glad to read that you are back home and in the road to recovery. God is good!! Agreed. You have a very special lady caring for you. A lioness ready to care ...Read more

So glad to read that you are back home and in the road to recovery. God is good!! Agreed. You have a very special lady caring for you. A lioness ready to care for her hubby! Not to mention a pretty daughter also looking out. Take care and wishes God a blessed Merry Christmas from Houma. The Bill and Barbara Whites send their love and wishes as well. They were very happy to hear of the success of your surgery. XOXO no reply needed. :-)

Ben Schraegle Thank you Karen. I am blessed, in many ways…..Shelley has been there for me from day-one! Merry Ch ... Read more

Ben Schraegle Thank you Karen. I am blessed, in many ways…..Shelley has been there for me from day-one! Merry Christmas-the soup was very good!

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4039 days ago

Sharon posted a note for Ben that says:

Ben, you look great and you are an inspiration for others waiting on their surgery. Keep that positive attitude and prayers....it's working! Love you!

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4041 days ago

Bill Hendrickson posted a note for Ben that says:

Hi Ben, Glad to hear your good news,hope you have a rapid recovery without complications. Bill

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4041 days ago

Tim Hebron posted a note for Ben that says:

Benny...Dean told me about your surgery and I wanted to reach out and wish you well. Good luck with a speedy recovery.

Ben Schraegle Thanks Tim! Getting stronger day by day!

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4043 days ago

Mike Sandler posted a note for Ben that says:

Great news Ben, hope your recovery goes fast!

Ben Schraegle thanks Mike! very nice to hear from you! See you soon! Ben

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4044 days ago

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Kim and John posted a note for Ben that says:

Ben 2.0, never better! Very excited to hear the great news and looking forward to seeing you soon.

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4044 days ago

Sharon posted a note for Ben that says:

Wow! That is fantastic news! We are so happy for Ben!

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4044 days ago

Peter willard posted a note for Ben that says:

Ben I was 67 and had a bovine valve put in February. 2010 and now I am 72.Ben you will be better then new .God. Bless..

Ben Schraegle Peter, this is Shelley, Ben's wife. Thanks very much for your message. Ben will appreciate it when h ... Read more

Ben Schraegle Peter, this is Shelley, Ben's wife. Thanks very much for your message. Ben will appreciate it when he can read it. He ended up with a repaired aortic valve! We were so surprised and blessed with the surgeon's skill. Thanks again!

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4044 days ago

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Megan Young posted a note for Ben that says:

Shelley, you and Ben are both in my thoughts and prayers today. You both are very blessed to have such a great medical team. Please keep us updated.

Ben Schraegle Thanks Meg! xoxo

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4044 days ago

Bill Hendrickson posted a note for Ben that says:

Ben,hope all goes well with your repair and recovery. I am scheduled for replacement of aortic and mitral valves at Cleveland Clinic on 1/29/15. I am 74 and ...Read more

Ben,hope all goes well with your repair and recovery. I am scheduled for replacement of aortic and mitral valves at Cleveland Clinic on 1/29/15. I am 74 and have lived with this problem for 54 yrs. This waiting is truly a mind game in trying to put fear out of our thoughts. We are in a unique club in that we can relate what we experience on a daily basis. My thoughts go out to you and your family for a very good quality of life and healing.

Ben Schraegle Bill, thank you for the thoughts and prayers-I appreciate it very much! We will be keeping up with y ... Read more

Ben Schraegle Bill, thank you for the thoughts and prayers-I appreciate it very much! We will be keeping up with your situation! Take care and all the best! Ben

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4045 days ago

Radie posted a note for Ben that says:

Good luck tomorrow. You're gonna do great.

Ben Schraegle Thanks Doc P! See you soon at The Ranch! Ben

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4045 days ago

Tammi Gunwall posted a note for Ben that says:

Ben, I am thinking about you and sending well wishe's for a peaceful evening, successful surgery and smoothat recovery. I pray for your surgeon and all the ...Read more

Ben, I am thinking about you and sending well wishe's for a peaceful evening, successful surgery and smoothat recovery. I pray for your surgeon and all the medical staff who will be looking after you in these next few days. Looking forward to hearing your updates when you are feeling well enough to share with us! God bless ♡

Ben Schraegle Thank you Tammi, that was very nice of you to think of me and I appreciate your prayers!

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4045 days ago

amy copeland posted a note for Ben that says:

Night before your surgery. We are thinking of you!! Praying and believing you are in God's hands and HE is guiding the surgeon and everyone in the room!! ...Read more

Night before your surgery. We are thinking of you!! Praying and believing you are in God's hands and HE is guiding the surgeon and everyone in the room!! Speedy recovery. We love you!! James, Amy, Jason and Erin.

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4045 days ago

Onkle posted a note for Ben that says:

As Albert Camus once said : Blessed are the hearts that can bend they shall never be broken. So it is love, the kind you get from your wife and kids and family ...Read more

As Albert Camus once said : Blessed are the hearts that can bend they shall never be broken. So it is love, the kind you get from your wife and kids and family and friends which will sustain your recovery. God speed Ben!

Ben Schraegle Thanks Uncle Terry! Appreciate your comments and thoughts! Ben

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4045 days ago

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Tammy Pilcher posted a note for Ben that says:

Ben, best wishes for tomorrow! You will be in my prayers for a successful surgery and a great recovery! God bless you!

Bob M Ben, tomorrow is a new day for you. God bless and rise up! The day after surgery in ICU, the cherry P ... Read more

Bob M Ben, tomorrow is a new day for you. God bless and rise up! The day after surgery in ICU, the cherry Popsicle was outstanding and eating 3 meals really helped my recovery

Bob M Our prayers are with you, heart brother.

Joan Napier Ben, Add my prayers and positive thoughts as you undergo HVS tomorrow 12/17. May God bless you, your ... Read more

Joan Napier Ben, Add my prayers and positive thoughts as you undergo HVS tomorrow 12/17. May God bless you, your surgeon and your medical team. Please keep us posted on your recovery when you feel up to it.

Ben Schraegle Thank you all! I appreciate your thoughts and nice comments!

tina fluhrer I have been praying for you all this week and will continue to do so. ~

Ben Schraegle Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers! Ben

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4045 days ago

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ChristiRobbin posted a note for Ben that says:

Ben, We are thinking about you! You and Shelley are both in our thoughts and prayers right now. You got this!

Ben Schraegle Hello Kristi, Bob and family! Thank you so much for the kind words and prayers, we appreciate them! ... Read more

Ben Schraegle Hello Kristi, Bob and family! Thank you so much for the kind words and prayers, we appreciate them! I do "have this!" Going to come up to Washington to visit you in 2015! Tell Bob I want to do some trout and steelhead fishing! Thanks, Ben

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4046 days ago

Kim and John posted a note for Ben that says:

Keeping you in our thoughts! Looking forward to being with you in spirit through the next few days.

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4046 days ago

Adam Pick posted a note for Ben that says:

Hi Ben, Not sure if you saw my comment about the hair grooming that occurs for patient before entering the operating room, so I'm posting the link here to my ...Read more

Hi Ben, Not sure if you saw my comment about the hair grooming that occurs for patient before entering the operating room, so I'm posting the link here to my conversation with Dr. Khan about this... http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/04/19/incision-site-body-hair-clip-shave-before-surgery/. I hope this helps you and the other patients preparing for surgery!! Adam

“Incision Site Or Full Body Shave?” Asks Shirley

http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/04/19/incision-site-body-hair-clip-shave-before-surgery/

I just received an interesting question from Shirley about hair removal prior to heart valve surgery. Shirley writes, "Adam, I'm set for valve surgery next w

Ben Schraegle Thank you so very much for this thread! Appreciate it and love this site!

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4046 days ago

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Brad Hickey posted a note for Ben that says:

Hey, Ben... you are in our thoughts and prayers... know you'll do great and be even stronger after. Go with the beard! I wish that I could post a pic with ...Read more

Hey, Ben... you are in our thoughts and prayers... know you'll do great and be even stronger after. Go with the beard! I wish that I could post a pic with my "Mo-vember" scruff... although, there is a little more gray in it these days.

Bob M Don, a new day for you. Prayers for a perfect surgery and successful recovery

Ben Schraegle Thank you! Appreciate the kind words and thoughts!

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4047 days ago

Michelle Pedraza posted a note for Ben that says:

Ben, Thanks for sharing this with me. Many blessings for a successful surgery and recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Ben Schraegle Thanks Michelle for thinking about me. I really appreciate it. Will keep you posted!

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4052 days ago

David & Nncy Reynolds posted a note for Ben that says:

WOW! this was not the news we were expecting. Let us know if you need anything, anything at all. We are there for you both.

Sentayehu Atlanta Hi guys, my name is Sinta, I diagnose Aneurysm and valve problem last November 2014. And today Dec.1 ... Read more

Sentayehu Atlanta Hi guys, my name is Sinta, I diagnose Aneurysm and valve problem last November 2014. And today Dec.10/2014 at 10am I've valve replacement Sergey and Aneurysm repair. I'm not scared because it have to be done.

Sentayehu Atlanta Sorry the place is Piedmont heart hospital GA. I hope you all will pray for me.

Bob M Sentayehu, we are all praying for a successful procedure and recovery. We have the same heart day. Se ... Read more

Bob M Sentayehu, we are all praying for a successful procedure and recovery. We have the same heart day. See you on the other side.

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4052 days ago

LaRell posted a note for Ben that says:

Schrags!!!! just found out about your surgery........Please Please let me know what I can do.....(anything) to help you out in any way.....As expected, you'll ...Read more

Schrags!!!! just found out about your surgery........Please Please let me know what I can do.....(anything) to help you out in any way.....As expected, you'll be in the Applegate's family prayers everynight.......Love ya buddy.

Ben Schraegle Thanks LaRell, that means alot and please keep those prayers coming! Regards, Ben

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