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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: December 7, 2014

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Ben Schraegle got a guestbook from Carolyn

10 years ago (June 23, 2016)

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!

Ben Schraegle got a guestbook from Sharon

11 years ago (January 14, 2015)

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 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). 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... Read more.

Ben Schraegle got a guestbook from Kimberly Biddick

11 years ago (January 7, 2015)

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 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,... Read more.

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 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... 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... 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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