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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: May 5, 2022

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Daniel Salzer posted an update
1 year ago (July 20, 2024)
Celebrating my 2-year Ross surgery anniversary!
❤️ Grace Mason reacted to this
2 years already? Congratulations! Glad you are doing so well! ❤️🩹🪖
I remember you. Times flies! Glad all is well, right on.
Daniel, you are a Rock Star! Congratulations 🙏❤️
Wow Daniel, so fantastic. I just had SAVR with Dr. Burke, and day 10 of recovery, I'm feeling good. I can't wait to restart my swimming, yoga and miles walking our golden retrievers.
Thanks all! This is such a wonderful community of kind and supportive people!
Wow!! You're inspiring!! ❤️🩹🙌🏻👍🏻
Daniel Salzer posted an update
2 years ago (April 2, 2024)
Ran my first ultramarathon, 20 months after my Ross Procedure from Dr. Christopher Burke at University of Washington. I really appreciate the excellent outcome from Dr. Burke and the UW Heart Institute Team.
Congratulations on your achievement! Outstanding!
Wow!! Super impressive. All your hard work is paying off! Congratulations!
Great work and awesome post Daniel. You are an inspiration to all 🙏🏽
Wow Daniel! That is a feat without having had heart valve surgery less than 2 yrs ago, so you are just amazing!🏃🏼 Congratulations ❤️
Daniel Salzer posted an update
2 years ago (July 20, 2023)
One year ago today I received the Ross Procedure from Dr. Christopher Burke at the University of Washington Heart Institute to treat my severe aortic stenosis. I am so grateful for all the support I received from family, friends, co-workers, and fellow heart warriors on this forum. Thank you Dr.... Read more.
Happy anniversary Daniel! Great pictures ❤️
Congratulations!!! One year is the huge mile stone! You are doing amazing and I am so happy for you❤️
Congratulations! Sounds like you are doing great! 👍
Yess! Congrats Bro! I remember when we were chatting before surgery, seems like yesterday. You are an inspiration to so many people! Here's to another year 🙏🏼❤️🩹
Congratulations! Wonderful milestone
Happy Anniversary Daniel! It is great to see your photos of recovery and read about the miles you have put behind you since your surgery! Congratulations and keep it up!❤️🙏

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