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1408 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Dan that says:

Hi Dan ,
One day at a time . You are doing really well

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1436 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Dan that says:

Welcome home Dan , rest and catch up with yourself , you ‘ve already started the rehab .
Very glad to hear that you are home .

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1440 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Dan that says:

Take care Kelle . Hopefully Dan will be home soon . There ‘s no rush .

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1442 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Dan that says:

Hi Dan ,
You are doing really well . One day at a time .

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1444 days ago

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Carolyn posted a note for Dan that says:

Dan, you r rockin’ it! Those first ICU laps r so important. So happy for you! Hope u have a good night’s sleep tonight, and everything looks better in the ...Read more

Dan, you r rockin’ it! Those first ICU laps r so important. So happy for you! Hope u have a good night’s sleep tonight, and everything looks better in the morning!

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1444 days ago

Marilyn Baldwin posted a note for Dan that says:

Prayers for your recovery. Keep moving forward.

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1445 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Dan that says:

Dan , you ‘ll be back home before you know it .

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1445 days ago

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Deena Z posted a note for Dan that says:

Thinking of you, Dan. You are almost there and will soon be in recovery. Tomorrow will go by fast. Stay positive and don't hesitate to ask for anything ...Read more

Thinking of you, Dan. You are almost there and will soon be in recovery. Tomorrow will go by fast. Stay positive and don't hesitate to ask for anything you need when in the hospital. Look forward to hearing about your laps around the ICU!

Dan Sauerbrei Thank you! I’m definitely looking forward to being on the recovery side of this.

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1446 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Dan that says:

Dan , good luck for your surgery tomorrow .

Marie Myers I can identify with the shock of finding out the news of needing surgery also. Being in great shape w ... Read more

Marie Myers I can identify with the shock of finding out the news of needing surgery also. Being in great shape will help you get through the whole experience. Godspeed!

Timothy Williams Stay positive! Let the pro's handle the surgery. Then you can help with he recovery. Start slow of ... Read more

Timothy Williams Stay positive! Let the pro's handle the surgery. Then you can help with he recovery. Start slow of course. First its sitting up, then standing, then walking, slowly getting more active. Really seemed to help me progress through recovery.

Praying for your surgery to go well tomorrow. God bless you Dan

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1447 days ago

Ginny Turner posted a note for Dan that says:

Sending all good wishes and prayers for your surgery on Wednesday, Dan! You'll be on the recovery side in just a few days and back to enjoying all your activities ...Read more

Sending all good wishes and prayers for your surgery on Wednesday, Dan! You'll be on the recovery side in just a few days and back to enjoying all your activities soon.

Dan Sauerbrei Thanks Ginny! Little apprehensive still, but looking forward to life without fatigue and the rest of ... Read more

Dan Sauerbrei Thanks Ginny! Little apprehensive still, but looking forward to life without fatigue and the rest of my symptoms.

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1452 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Dan that says:

Welcome to the sauerbrei family

fabulous photo !

Richard Munson Another dog guy yahoo.

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1452 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Dan that says:

Dan ,
You ‘re not the only one to be surprised that it ‘s cardiac related .
I think a lot of us had/ have put the early symptoms down to something else... Read more

Dan ,
You ‘re not the only one to be surprised that it ‘s cardiac related .
I think a lot of us had/ have put the early symptoms down to something else and tried " mind over matter " to get on with life until we just couldn ‘t any more .
Getting older / the perimenopause / busy lives
/ looking after other people and not having time for ourselves / working under pressure / global pandemic all reasons many of us will have not have thought the symptoms were due to a cardiac problem .
At least you will be getting your surgery soon and eventually your lovely dog will be back wanting to sit on your lap again

Susan Lynn Dan - Many of us were surprised by our diagnoses. Even after finding out I needed surgery, denial... Read more

Susan Lynn Dan - Many of us were surprised by our diagnoses. Even after finding out I needed surgery, denial was my frequent friend. You're in great shape - you'll rebound quickly after your procedure. You might want to plan one of your trips for the summer. You're going to feel like a rock star when this is behind you. We'll be cheering for you next week! Wishing you all the best!

Dan Sauerbrei Thanks Susan, denial as a frequent friend is a good way to state that. My wife had been patiently awa ... Read more

Dan Sauerbrei Thanks Susan, denial as a frequent friend is a good way to state that. My wife had been patiently awaiting me to get through that phase which took a while. My increasing symptoms and decreasing activity capacity has made me realized denial is a non-sustainable outlook. Really appreciate the support. Glad I found this site!

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1452 days ago

Carol Jackson posted a note for Dan that says:

Dan, hello from a fellow Iowan. Your surgery is coming up and you will do fine. I’m anxious to follow your story about your “repair” of your aortic valve ...Read more

Dan, hello from a fellow Iowan. Your surgery is coming up and you will do fine. I’m anxious to follow your story about your “repair” of your aortic valve instead of replacement of your valve. Who is your surgeon at University of Iowa? I’ve been a member of this group since 2011 if you want to read “my story”.

Dan Sauerbrei Hi Carol. My surgeon is Dr. Singhal at UIHC. I've gone back and forth between repair vs replace, ulti ... Read more

Dan Sauerbrei Hi Carol. My surgeon is Dr. Singhal at UIHC. I've gone back and forth between repair vs replace, ultimately decided I like the idea of keeping as much of my own bodies tissue intact as possible. I'm told I am a good candidate for a repair, and the procedure is similar to a replacement biomechanical valve.

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1452 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Dan that says:

Hi Dan ,
welcome

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1453 days ago

Hello Dan, welcome to our site. You are in a much better shape than I was and younger when I had my OHS. You’ll do well and by all means ask questions. This ...Read more

Hello Dan, welcome to our site. You are in a much better shape than I was and younger when I had my OHS. You’ll do well and by all means ask questions. This is a very supportive and informative site. Hope we can be of help to you. Will pray for your successful surgery. God bless you

Dan Sauerbrei Thanks for kind words Ana.

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