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262 days ago

Max Jam, Yumiko Ishida, Wanda Blackwood and 7 others reacted to this

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 ...Read more

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!

Max Jam Nicee!

Jack Baker Looking good Dan!
Keep it up

Valerie Allen Excellent!

Darrell Malone Awesome. You look super.

Barbara deLoache Wow.. excellent!!

Rose Madura Wonderful update. Congratulations! The naps are nice, huh?

Suelynn Hanegraaf Amazed that you were able to get out for a 2.5 hour walk just eight days after surgery! You earned th ... Read more

Suelynn Hanegraaf 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. 🐣

Daneen Douglas Way to go, Dan!

meg oconnell Well done! You are doing so great!

Pamela Gregory Awesome!!! Looking good

Dan Fouratt Thank you all, the nap help me make it to the end of then NCSU game. My son went there so I happy.

Grace Mason You look and sound great Dan!

Rebecca J Bravo! Way to return to activity - and stick with it. You’re an inspiration.

Valerie Allen Dan I need to go back and read what you had done. Your recovery has been nothing short of perfect it ... Read more

Valerie Allen Dan I need to go back and read what you had done. Your recovery has been nothing short of perfect it seems.

Teressa Phillips That is fantastic.

Deena Z 2.5 hours- wow-wee. Good job! And… You look very spiffy!

Susan Lynn Dan - You're definitely inspiring everyone in the waiting room. Wishing you continued success!

Anna Ma Wow, I can only walk about 15 min

Sue Maize This is wonderful news Dan! You're the picture of health! 👍

Nancy Bukowski Awesome, Dan!!

Dan Fourattposted an update

285 days ago

Valerie Allen, Kimberly Eisenhut, c w and 3 others reacted to this

Amazing what a year will bring you. Last year in March my wife and I, left side, were in Italy. This picture is from a day where we met chef Marco (bottom) in an open air fresh market. We met another couple, bought food and went back to his apartment where he taught us how to cook. His first lesson was, you cook with wine, that is in your glass and it was not even 11:00. We did use some for the food also. The picture shows us enjoying the fruits of our labor. We had many other great experiences over the 3 plus weeks we spent there.

Fast forward twelve months and I have had a brain tumor treated in the fall and I am two weeks from OHS. I ramble a bit to a point that we all should enjoy our lives. I appreciate the positive attitude of this group in helping me achieve that goal. The positive messages you all share helps me keep a positive attitude. I am looking forward to getting this behind me and moving on with life. Stay strong.

Thanks, Dan

c w Hope you will have many more wonderful experiences in the future!!

Grace Mason Great pic and lovely memory of food, wine and friends. Hope all is well with your brain tumor. Sendin ... Read more

Grace Mason 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.

Ana Brusso Agree with Grace. We will be here for you. Keeping you in prayer. God bless you ❤️🙏

Yumiko Ishida

Nancy Bukowski You will be ready for another trip soon, Dan!

Rose Madura Great picture. Sounds like a fun trip. God bless you.

Daneen Douglas Wonderful words of encouragement and of being a survivor and triumphing over the obstacles in life. I ... Read more

Daneen Douglas 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 to us all, Dan.

Anna Ma Thank you for sharing! You are an amazing fighter! I just checked out your story, we are on the same ... Read more

Anna Ma 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!

Barbara deLoache Looks like so much fun.. Best wished for a very successful surgery & recovery! More travels ahead!!

David Pearl Great photo

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321 days ago

Dan Fouratt I made this chart in prep for Friday's meeting with the surgeon. I am not sure which way he is going ... Read more

Dan Fouratt I made this chart in prep for Friday's meeting with the surgeon. I am not sure which way he is going. My second doc seams to think only SAVR but I have a CT to size for TARV right before the meeting. Am I missing some important details? How much say does the patient have. When I dealt with my brain tumor this fall, I had the final say in which procedure to follow.

Thanks

Valerie Allen Hi Dan, there are sometimes physical aspects of the valve which are not aligned with TAVR, as I under ... Read more

Valerie Allen Hi Dan, there are sometimes physical aspects of the valve which are not aligned with TAVR, as I understand it. Examples: Bicuspid Aortic Valve (not sure if always true), valve previously damaged by illness, aortic aneurysm, perhaps of a certain size. Your surgeon should give you this info once you’ve had a CT.

Richard Munson I love this outline. You have done your homework now its time the surgeon addresses your questions ba ... Read more

Richard Munson I love this outline. You have done your homework now its time the surgeon addresses your questions based on facts you present. An informed patient is a good patient. Good luck.

Dan Fouratt Valerie and Richard thank you for the information and the support. Now it is just witing until Frid ... Read more

Dan Fouratt Valerie and Richard thank you for the information and the support. Now it is just witing until Friday and maybe working a little more on my chart.

Daneen Douglas Yes, I agree with Valerie and Grace. Bicuspid valve along with age limits TAVR for the first surger ... Read more

Daneen Douglas Yes, I agree with Valerie and Grace. Bicuspid valve along with age limits TAVR for the first surgery. But, it can happen for the second surgery. Yes, give yourself a wide berth for healing. I love your chart, Dan. Those I know get off the pain killers ASAP.

Daneen Douglas Keep us posted after you meet with your surgeon.

J Alexander Lassally I like your feel normal row ! Definitely two plus on the sternotomy options .... But you know that i ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally I like your feel normal row ! Definitely two plus on the sternotomy options .... But you know that is not a bad thing if there is durability of the repair.

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