Dan Baltazor 2 years!
So as I write this today (11/12/20) I’ve reflected on how much my whole experience with m ... Read more
Dan Baltazor 2 years!
So as I write this today (11/12/20) I’ve reflected on how much my whole experience with my heart valve journey can still be at the fore front of my mind and I’m just fine with that. I’m so very thankful to be living my life on this side of recovery. Stephanie and I have been reflecting these last few days remembering how all this felt leading up to surgery two years ago. These two years have gone by so fast. We’re both so incredibly thankful for these days that have been given to us. I just wanted you to know that I’m feeling great and to those in the waiting room, just hang in there your life will resume again and you’ll be thankful for that. I know I feel that way!
Marie Myers Happy Anniversary! Great post ,and so true.
Barbara Wood Congrats on 2! I remember your journey well...that is the most wonderful photo!
Joey Hardee Very True, Dan! So good to see you and know you are doing well. Blown away that its been 2 years.:-)
Christopher May Great work, Dan! Leave a light on for me, my journey is just starting. I’ve enjoyed following your ... Read more
Christopher May Great work, Dan! Leave a light on for me, my journey is just starting. I’ve enjoyed following your story. See you on the recovery side soon.
Janice West Thanks for sharing! I asked for pictures to be taken and they said no. Any news on the “shock” ... Read more
Janice West Thanks for sharing! I asked for pictures to be taken and they said no. Any news on the “shock” you were feeling in your heart?
Dan Baltazor Not yet Janice. Getting an echo scheduled and I'm going to wear a Holter Monitor for 24hrs next week ... Read more
Dan Baltazor Not yet Janice. Getting an echo scheduled and I'm going to wear a Holter Monitor for 24hrs next week which will include a rehab session. I'll know more after that. I'm sorry they said NO to you.
Mark Jaycox I wish I had asked my surgeon to take a picture because he called my wife during surgery and said it ... Read more
Mark Jaycox I wish I had asked my surgeon to take a picture because he called my wife during surgery and said it was one of the worst aortic valve he's ever seen. This is coming from a surgeon that has performed this surgery over 5000 times.
Claire Kreger-Boaz wow!! that is so cool! I am going to ask for a before and after picture!
Frank DeGrazia WOW Impressive Dan! Im going in for the same in 4 days . I wanted to ask my surgeon if he could put ... Read more
Frank DeGrazia WOW Impressive Dan! Im going in for the same in 4 days . I wanted to ask my surgeon if he could put my old one in a jar of Formilin, but pathology/red bag guidelines probably will put the 'kabash' on that , But this would be great. Thanks and glad to see Post Op log
Rob Sparling Merry Christmas, Dan and Steph! You guys are awesome and the picture is beautiful! Happy Holidays! ... Read more
Rob Sparling Merry Christmas, Dan and Steph! You guys are awesome and the picture is beautiful! Happy Holidays!
David Moore Merry Christmas Dan and Stephanie. Thank you for all of your prayers and encouragement for us as we ... Read more
David Moore Merry Christmas Dan and Stephanie. Thank you for all of your prayers and encouragement for us as we traveled this journey together. May God bless you greatly during this Christmas season. #JESUSISTHEREASONFORTHESEASON
Judy S So lovely to see you two shining with the season!
Rob Sparling I scrolled back through and had a moment to study...... That is a *huge* tree. It is a wall of everg ... Read more
Rob Sparling I scrolled back through and had a moment to study...... That is a *huge* tree. It is a wall of evergreens. Please solve the mystery. Where were you when that was taken? A public place? Floor is shiny, so guessing it was.
Dan Baltazor Rob, Yes, the tree was about 50-60' with a circumfrance of about 30' and at a shopping center.
Diane Maher Dan...that is so perfect...very creative❣️
Dan Baltazor I was trying to post this as a comment on Gregory Brumment’s picture and it changed my photo instea ... Read more
Dan Baltazor I was trying to post this as a comment on Gregory Brumment’s picture and it changed my photo instead🙄 a good friend made this get well card for me
Warrior: A Brave Soldier. That is NO JOKE with the mental/physical aspects ALL of you heart patients endure in becoming/being a heart warrior. ❤️💪-Steph ...Read more
Warrior: A Brave Soldier. That is NO JOKE with the mental/physical aspects ALL of you heart patients endure in becoming/being a heart warrior. ❤️💪-Steph
Now that's what I'm talking about!
This picture made my day.
Way to go Dan!
Best wishes for a com ... Read more
Now that's what I'm talking about!
This picture made my day.
Way to go Dan!
Best wishes for a complete and total recovery!
Thanks for posting this Stephanie.
Adam Pick Thank the Heavens for this picture Dan and Stephanie. I have been praying for you. This just made m ... Read more
Adam Pick Thank the Heavens for this picture Dan and Stephanie. I have been praying for you. This just made my day. Thanks for the update!!!! Phew!!!
Rob Sparling People, this is the man. A Warrior among Warriors. Welcome to the recovery side, DB. Another warrio ... Read more
Rob Sparling People, this is the man. A Warrior among Warriors. Welcome to the recovery side, DB. Another warrior who is not pictured is Stephane. So happy to see this pic. ❤️💪
David Moore I agree with Rob.... two warriors who went into battle with the power of God, their strong tower. So ... Read more
David Moore I agree with Rob.... two warriors who went into battle with the power of God, their strong tower. So happy for you both. - Cheryl
Duane Brown Looks like today is going very well. What an adventure this can be. I hope your days are easier from ... Read more
Duane Brown Looks like today is going very well. What an adventure this can be. I hope your days are easier from now on.
Chris Purvis I’m with Adam-been praying thankful for the picture and thankful your in recovery. Stay strong Dan ... Read more
Chris Purvis I’m with Adam-been praying thankful for the picture and thankful your in recovery. Stay strong Dan and Stephanie.
Susan Lynn Best picture EVER!! I'm so happy to see your smile and thumbs up. Thank you so much for posting! W ... Read more
Susan Lynn Best picture EVER!! I'm so happy to see your smile and thumbs up. Thank you so much for posting! Whew - you had us all a little worried there for awhile, Dan. All the best for a speedy recovery. ❤
Catie B Wonderful to see, Stephanie and Dan!!! Glory to God! May Dan's healing go super smoothly from here o ... Read more
Catie B Wonderful to see, Stephanie and Dan!!! Glory to God! May Dan's healing go super smoothly from here out.
Dan Vechiola There he is! There's the man! Proud of you brothaa. This picture just made my day! So happy to see ... Read more
Dan Vechiola There he is! There's the man! Proud of you brothaa. This picture just made my day! So happy to see you smile. I bet your family is thrilled. As tough as we fight as heart warriors it is soo difficult for those close to us having to watch us go through this while they are feeling helpless. Steph I appreciate you as well for all your reports and know we have your back as well! Hopefully all of our support helped.
Joey Hardee Been wrapped up in meetings all morning and then I get to see this pic while I'm grabbing a late lunc ... Read more
Joey Hardee Been wrapped up in meetings all morning and then I get to see this pic while I'm grabbing a late lunch! Had to put my sandwich down and thank God! He is so good! Brought tears to my eyes! So happy to see this! Thank you for posting. I'm thrilled. Hoping you all can rest now. Prayers for a great recovery.
Sommer Russell This is great!!! So happy to see this and extra happy for both heart warriors. Stephanie had enough ... Read more
Sommer Russell This is great!!! So happy to see this and extra happy for both heart warriors. Stephanie had enough heart to get you both through. Big sigh of relief now.
Lindsay Thomas Bless you and good luck. I just got home from valve replacement and bypass. My prayers are with y ... Read more
Lindsay Thomas Bless you and good luck. I just got home from valve replacement and bypass. My prayers are with you!
Jennifer John Wonderful news! Now Stephanie, pls eat a real meal and get some rest.❤️
Karrie Irby-Williams You David and Roxanne are the first ppl I’ve followed through surgery since joining. SO SO happy ... Read more
Karrie Irby-Williams You David and Roxanne are the first ppl I’ve followed through surgery since joining. SO SO happy to see this picture and hear you are doing well! Been praying hard for you and will continue lifting you both up in prayer ❤️
Janice West So very happy for this update. One day at a time. You’ve got this!
Louanna Miller Wonderful to see, Dan and Stephanie. Praise be to God for he is the Great Physician.
Take things one ... Read more
Louanna Miller Wonderful to see, Dan and Stephanie. Praise be to God for he is the Great Physician.
Take things one day at a time. Allow your body to heal.
Meredith Geneja WOW! Great photo....love the Victory sign of 2 thumbs up. In my heart, will continue to lift you both ... Read more
Meredith Geneja WOW! Great photo....love the Victory sign of 2 thumbs up. In my heart, will continue to lift you both up, way up, for even more strength & joy in the days to come. We are all grateful, thankful & blessed.
Barbara Wood Happy to see this wonderful photo! Wishing you both the best...
Rebecca DeMarino Soooooo glad to see this picture, Dan! You and Stephanie are in my prayers❤️
Suelynn Hanegraaf Thank you for the update! I had been checking the site often and was so joyful to see your beautiful ... Read more
Suelynn Hanegraaf Thank you for the update! I had been checking the site often and was so joyful to see your beautiful smile! I can only imagine how Stephanie and your family feel. On my knees thanking our awesome God and His appointed order for you. 💙
Dan Baltazor I've read each of your comments (many times over) and they are ALL touching. Dan V said "hopefully o ... Read more
Dan Baltazor I've read each of your comments (many times over) and they are ALL touching. Dan V said "hopefully our support helped". Your support is what got myself and Dan's folks through a difficult time. Your comments and support brought us many tears and kept us going. Dan was the one that was all alone fighting his fight while through that, we had all of you. I CANNOT wait until Dan can read ALL of this and realize it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. -Stephanie
David Moore GOD'S GOT THIS - So happy your family was able to be back there with you going into surgery. Lifting ... Read more
David Moore GOD'S GOT THIS - So happy your family was able to be back there with you going into surgery. Lifting you in prayer. - Cheryl
Jennifer John Keep the Faith — and trust the science.🙏🏼❤️
Dan Vechiola Great pic with your supporting loved ones. Dan and Stephanie you both did all you can do so put your ... Read more
Dan Vechiola Great pic with your supporting loved ones. Dan and Stephanie you both did all you can do so put your fate in your surgeon's hands and let go. Once Dan wakes up tell him to take it step by step and listen to the hospital staff because they have the recipe for success. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Dave Ensminger You are in our prayers as well.
Love you guys.
-Dave, Shilowe, Rayne and Quinn.
Susan Lynn Dan - You look happy and ready to rock and roll! We'll be here waiting for you!
Adam Pick Dan... Today will be a great day for your heart and your life! Our thoughts are with you!!!
Rob Sparling Great pic. Getting great vibes from it! Hope all is going well.... 🙏
Judy S Looks like a great start to a healthy new life!
Rob Sparling Classic! Awesome pic! Something you will cherish when you look back.
Praying for you both...as you already know...for a great surgery, no complications and a swift recovery!
Looking forward to the thumbs up pic!
❤️💪
Dan Vechiola YES I LOVE IT! You guys are awesome! Exactly the self preservation I talk about in the day leading ... Read more
Dan Vechiola YES I LOVE IT! You guys are awesome! Exactly the self preservation I talk about in the day leading up to surgery. When you receive this you will be on the recovery side. Grind it one day at a time, do everything they tell you to do and you will be surprised how fast time flies by. Way to go Dan!
Dan, the pup will be glad to scrub-in if it means he/she gets to see you as soon as possible! We had a tough time shipping our dog off to grandma’s house for the week we were in Cleveland. I posted the pic but not sure it was ever visible on the feed. They get so sad without us!
Great that you are enjoying right now. Looks like camping, eh? Cool! Several more days of “doesn’t suck” ahead of you followed by a few days of “yep, it sucks”. 😜
Dan Baltazor Well I, Stephanie, accidentally deleted Dan's profile pic and apparently you can't quietly add a prof ... Read more
Dan Baltazor Well I, Stephanie, accidentally deleted Dan's profile pic and apparently you can't quietly add a profile picture, it goes right up on the news feed. Rob, we did see a picture of your sad pup in the car. We luckily won't have to send ours anywhere, but I'm thinking it will be a challenge keep the lap dogs off his lap for a bit. We are wishing we are off camping right now, but we are very thankful for the times we did go.
LOL Jennifer!!
Marie Myers Nice little nurse you got there-seems very attentive!
All Pre-Op procedures are behind him👏 He’s mentally/physically exhausted. Now, just wait for Surgery date.
Rob Sparling A good day! Remember it vividly and get to/through the next phase!
Nancy Luth Hang in there Dan. Waiting is the worst.
william borland waiting is the hardest part. Keep strong and before you know it you'll be back in the sun
Dan Vechiola Waiting is the hardest part. Distract distract and distract his mind. Before he knows it his bicuspid ... Read more
Dan Vechiola Waiting is the hardest part. Distract distract and distract his mind. Before he knows it his bicuspid valve will be out and time will be flying by on the recivery side with a healthy heart.
Maryann Gomez Dogs are wonderful therapy and terrific distraction. They are so comforting. Try to rest and believe ... Read more
Maryann Gomez Dogs are wonderful therapy and terrific distraction. They are so comforting. Try to rest and believe me, it will all fall into place and your journey will move quickly past this.
Tracy Fallu Waiting is the hardest part. I distinctly remember a couple of days before my surgery I was at peace ... Read more
Tracy Fallu Waiting is the hardest part. I distinctly remember a couple of days before my surgery I was at peace with the surgery- I was able to turn my fears over to God and my surgeon. When I arrived to the hospital, it was almost surreal. I checked in and from that moment on, I was treated with calmness and compassion.
Michael Cline Dan, Our stories are the same...born with a BAV and the "time came" to have it replaced. It really is ... Read more
Michael Cline Dan, Our stories are the same...born with a BAV and the "time came" to have it replaced. It really is true that the waiting is worse than the surgery event. Before you know all the anxiety will be in the re view mirror and you will feel great.
Dan Baltazor Thanks everybody. Reading your experiences and encouraging words really do help me!
Thanks to all your posts here, we just ordered a recliner. Thanks to Donnie for finding a great one at Costco with infinite power positions and heat. It most ...Read more
Thanks to all your posts here, we just ordered a recliner. Thanks to Donnie for finding a great one at Costco with infinite power positions and heat. It most likely will go on Craigslist when this is over. We can't wait to make that post!
Rob Sparling Nice pick-up! We should just rotate the recliners....
Valerie Altman No doubt. ..like musical chairs for us lol more like hot potato tho! Lol
Dan Baltazor Haha, hot potato-yep, can't wait until it's out of the house. (watch, we'll probably fall in love wi ... Read more
Dan Baltazor Haha, hot potato-yep, can't wait until it's out of the house. (watch, we'll probably fall in love with it) Too bad it wasn't easier geographically to rotate the recliners.
Jennifer McInerney Great idea, although I am becoming inordinately possessive about mine. Most comfortable chair ever. ... Read more
Jennifer McInerney Great idea, although I am becoming inordinately possessive about mine. Most comfortable chair ever.
So as I write this today (11/12/20) I’ve reflected on how much my whole experience with m ... Read more
So as I write this today (11/12/20) I’ve reflected on how much my whole experience with my heart valve journey can still be at the fore front of my mind and I’m just fine with that. I’m so very thankful to be living my life on this side of recovery. Stephanie and I have been reflecting these last few days remembering how all this felt leading up to surgery two years ago. These two years have gone by so fast. We’re both so incredibly thankful for these days that have been given to us. I just wanted you to know that I’m feeling great and to those in the waiting room, just hang in there your life will resume again and you’ll be thankful for that. I know I feel that way!