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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 9, 2024

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Dan Fouratt added photos to a journal post
2 years ago (March 29, 2024)
Decided to go out today for the first time since 3/21 surgery. I finished my daily walk with my wife at a local outdoor mall in 2.5 hours. I came home and took a 1.5 hour nap. however I did get out!
2 years ago (March 29, 2024)
Nicee!
2 years ago (March 29, 2024)
Looking good Dan! Keep it up
2 years ago (March 29, 2024)
Wonderful update. Congratulations! The naps are nice, huh?
2 years ago (March 29, 2024)
Amazed that you were able to get out for a 2.5 hour walk just eight days after surgery! You earned that nice nap. Enjoy the holiday weekend and continue to listen to your body. 🐣
2 years ago (March 30, 2024)
Well done! You are doing so great!
2 years ago (March 30, 2024)
Awesome!!! Looking good👍❤️
2 years ago (March 30, 2024)
Thank you all, the nap help me make it to the end of then NCSU game. My son went there so I happy.
2 years ago (March 30, 2024)
You look and sound great Dan!
2 years ago (March 30, 2024)
Bravo! Way to return to activity - and stick with it. You're an inspiration.
2 years ago (March 30, 2024)
Dan I need to go back and read what you had done. Your recovery has been nothing short of perfect it seems.
2 years ago (March 30, 2024)
2.5 hours- wow-wee. Good job! And… You look very spiffy!
2 years ago (March 30, 2024)
Dan - You're definitely inspiring everyone in the waiting room. Wishing you continued success! ❤️
2 years ago (March 31, 2024)
Wow, I can only walk about 15 min
2 years ago (March 31, 2024)
This is wonderful news Dan! You're the picture of health! 👍❤️
Dan Fouratt added photos to a journal post
2 years ago (March 6, 2024)
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2 years ago (March 6, 2024)
Hope you will have many more wonderful experiences in the future!!
2 years ago (March 6, 2024)
Great pic and lovely memory of food, wine and friends. Hope all is well with your brain tumor. Sending well wishes that this year will be all about healing and new adventures.
2 years ago (March 6, 2024)
Agree with Grace. We will be here for you. Keeping you in prayer. God bless you ❤️🙏
2 years ago (March 6, 2024)
You will be ready for another trip soon, Dan!
2 years ago (March 6, 2024)
Great picture. Sounds like a fun trip. God bless you.
2 years ago (March 7, 2024)
Wonderful words of encouragement and of being a survivor and triumphing over the obstacles in life. I feel the same about this group, and I find strength in others' encouragement and stories of recovery as I also get close to my surgery date. You are a true warrior and inspiration... Read more.
2 years ago (March 7, 2024)
Thank you for sharing! You are an amazing fighter! I just checked out your story, we are on the same schedule, in different hospital though.:) I will have cath on 3/20 and surgery next day on 3/21. Will pray for both of our surgeries!
2 years ago (March 16, 2024)
Looks like so much fun.. Best wished for a very successful surgery & recovery! More travels ahead!!
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2 years ago (January 30, 2024)

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