Hello everyone,

So we finally got the blood test results back.  Dan does indeed have Von Willebrand Disease.

When “disease” is tagged onto anything is sounds pretty bleak.

Dan’s type is very mild/slight. 

With the research that we have done, Dan has not had one single symptom.

At this point we do not know if this was inherited or acquired.  Either way it is very fortunate that we found out prior to the surgery.

For more info see the link below:

http://www.uptodate.com/contents/von-willebrand-disease-beyond-the-basics

How does this affect Dan’s surgery? 

We have been asked to be admitted to the hospital one day early so that they can administer Von Willebrand factor into his body to help with clotting.  Then after the surgery they will do the same.

Over all everything is ok and will be ok!

We are still feeling very positive.

With all that being said the surgery is still scheduled for August the 21^st.  Which means we will be coming home (God willing) on the 28^th.  That is a long time from now.  So we have to make a decision; stay here and wait or go home and come back.

Lots of Love

Dan and Jen