Orthopedics: Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement of the Hip & Knee, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Spine Care
Main Office - Lincoln
4.8
836 Ratings
242 Comments
Dr. Daniel Ripa was born and raised in Wilber, Nebraska. He completed his undergraduate and medical training at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He completed his residency at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas, followed by a Fellowship in Spine Surgery in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Acute Spinal Injury Surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ripa has also received specialized training in Artificial Joint Replacement of the Knee & Hip, as well as in The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System. Dr. Ripa’s practice encompasses Spine Care, general orthopaedics, and knee and hip replacement surgery.
Dr. Daniel Ripa was born and raised in Wilber, Nebraska. He completed his undergraduate and medical training at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He completed his residency at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas, followed by a Fellowship in Spine Surgery in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Acute Spinal Injury Surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ripa has also received specialized training in Artificial Joint Replacement of the Knee & Hip, as well as in The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System. Dr. Ripa’s practice encompasses Spine Care, general orthopaedics, and knee and hip replacement surgery.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, PC. through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
His PA went over things very thoroughly with us. He was interested in surgery and we wanted to try therapy first to see if there's some relief and then go the surgery route. I don't think he was in favor of that. We also were in the office for over 2 hours
Oct-2024
Great communicator.
Oct-2024
Enjoyed our appointment very easy to talk to and was full of information I needed.
Sep-2024
Dr Ripa was so kind and explained everything to me.
Sep-2024
Dr. Ripa is so knowledgeable and also kind. You can tell he really cares.
Sep-2024
Very nice and explained things well
Sep-2024
He is just the best. Experienced, candid, personable - all the things I think are important in the professionals that I trust.
Aug-2024
No complaints he knew exactly where my pain was
Aug-2024
Such a great Dr. explains so well !
Aug-2024
Liked him very much!
Jul-2024
Dr. Ripa is kind and empathetic. He is also knowledgeable. I am so grateful he did my hip replacement surgery.
Jul-2024
The Dr and his team were quick, effective, personally warm. A good visit.
Jul-2024
Very cordial and did a complete exam
Jul-2024
He explains things so I can understand. He gives me choices about my care. He explains my xrays
Jul-2024
Dr. Ripa went over all of my scans/x-rays, and even though he couldn't do anything, he was very thorough and explained everything. Very nice!
Jun-2024
I think Dr Ripa is as good as you can find.
Jun-2024
A very kind man, but after waiting 30 minutes to see him, I felt rushed at the end as he explained my options, and I left feeling confused as to what happens next
Jun-2024
Realy Great Help
May-2024
My appt. Was at 9:00 but I didn’t actually see Dr. Ripa until 10:15.
May-2024
Very good Dr told me about what’s happening with my knee and what will happen with a knee replacement
May-2024
Dr Ripa is just the best! He an excellent dr and is very caring and personable.
May-2024
Always polite/ a doctor you don’t mind seeing. Helps with the knee pain.
May-2024
Dr. Ripa was friendly, knowledgeable and explained my x-rays in terms that were easy to understand. He also answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns.
May-2024
Very nice and explained things great
May-2024
Professional and easy to understand. Compassionate
Apr-2024
Dr. Ripa is thorough in explaining procedures and has excellent bedside manner.
Apr-2024
He is awesome! He spoke to me in terms that I could understand and explained the next steps to take to help alleviate my back pain!
Apr-2024
Everyone is wonderful.
Apr-2024
Highly recommend- good listener
Apr-2024
Took the time to listen and answer all if my questions.
Apr-2024
First time meeting Dr. Ripa. If I ever have another Ortho issue...I will ask for him. He took time with me as a person, not just another "client"!! Great bedside manner!!!
Mar-2024
Just a really nice guy, very conversational, very capable professionally. Highly recommend.
Mar-2024
Calm, gentle presence is nice when you are having pain. Took the time to explain everything and answer questions.
Mar-2024
Excellent patient and care provider. Superior reconstructive surgery.
Mar-2024
I couldn’t have been happier with the care and results I would recommend him to anyone
Mar-2024
Really,Really enjoy the information that he shared and good advice strongly would rekinemend him to others
Mar-2024
He has a great personality and approach to his assessment of your concerns.
You greatly appreciate his use of humor and relatable content to make me feel less nervous about my visit.
Feb-2024
Greatest doctor.
Feb-2024
Explained in great detail and took the time to answer all my questions/concerns. Had a plan of action when I left.
Feb-2024
Dr Ripa was great !!!
Feb-2024
Spent 2 hours at my appointment 90 minutes of which was waiting in the exam room. Dr Ripa and his nurses were professional and knowledgeable. I was ultimately left without a solution and therefore left frustrated.
Feb-2024
Daniel and his staff, including Nichole Wickenshaw (NP) are very professional, knowledgeable, yet personal as well. Very satisfied.
Jan-2024
He was amazing in everyway! Really listened to me, a lot of doctors seem to be in a rush, not him at all. Very thorough, kind, compassionate.
Jan-2024
Dr. Ripa and his staff are always friendly and make each visit a pleasure.
Jan-2024
Exceptional people person. Made me feel very comfortable and his expertise regarding my condition assured me he is the right doctor for me. His staff is exceptional as well.
Dec-2023
Dr. Ripa, Nichole, and Brian always take good care of me. They educate me to make the best decisions for my health.
Dec-2023
The best. We are blessed to have him as our surgeon.
Dec-2023
Thoughtful and comprehensive
Nov-2023
Very helpful and accommodating to his patients. He takes the time to explain everything so you can understand what he wants to get across to you.
Nov-2023
Always do very pleasant and knowledgeable.
Nov-2023
Very thorough, spent time to make sure I understood what the issue was and my options.
Nov-2023
Great wisdom and very helpful in his explanations. Thank you
Nov-2023
He is great
Oct-2023
Superb knowledge and communication skills, great patience with discussion.
Oct-2023
Always friendly and courteous!
Oct-2023
Very knowledgeable Explains things so I can understand
Oct-2023
He is an excellent doctor and answered all my questions very satisfied! Thanks Dr Ripa !! 🙏
Oct-2023
All his associates are very kind and patient and courious. I have nothing to say that isn’t not good. I feel they are all excellent.
Sep-2023
Very patient & informative
Sep-2023
Spent considerable time with us explaining everything. Very easy to work with.
Aug-2023
Had a great first visit, would recommend as the guy to see if your hamstring is hurting
Aug-2023
Dr. Ripa is the best doctor ever. 😊Only ten minutes
Aug-2023
He is great for knee joint replacement.
Aug-2023
Seems dismissiveg
Aug-2023
Dr Ripa was easy to talk to explained things well and answered all the questions I had after he gave me the diagnosis of my (issue) problem.
Jul-2023
He was my surgeon in 2012 and did an amazing job. He's also taking very good care of me now.
Jul-2023
Excellent
Jul-2023
Doctor Ripa explains diagnosis very clearly.
Jun-2023
Friendly, straight forward, timely
Jun-2023
As always, Dr. Ripa was polite, caring and punctual.
Jun-2023
Dr Ripa, his PA and clinic assistant were all professional and friendly. My knee replacement surgery and recovery were excellent.
May-2023
Dr Ripa and his entire staff was amazing! From the first contact with the Nurse, to a very caring and thorough PA who took the time to explain the results of the X-ray’s. Dr Ripa then came in to review the results of the X-ray’s and together made a plan to address the purpose of my visit. Highly recommend Dr Ripa!!
May-2023
Excellent.
May-2023
Very kind and caring. Offered good advice on how to live with my back pain.
May-2023
The best Ortho in Lincoln!!
May-2023
Very professional and trustworthy.
Apr-2023
Outstanding personality and bedside manner. I’ve had him as a surgeon before and fully trust his judgment. If surgery is necessary again he will no doubt be my choice. A+. Highly recommend.
Apr-2023
Very good knowledge and informational, great personality and thorough
Apr-2023
Always straightforward and to the point love that in the doctor
Apr-2023
Dr. Ripa and the staff are great!!
Apr-2023
I was very happy with him. He explained everything really well.
Mar-2023
Dr. Daniel Ripa and staff. Where very friendly and professional. Dr. Ripa explained everything to me on term I could understand.Over all it was a pleasant experience.
Mar-2023
Took the time to explain my problem and explain my options after the X rays. I was happy with my visit!
Mar-2023
Dr Ripa has always taken care of me and his staff. I recommend him to anyone. Have a great day. Brenda Peters
Mar-2023
Dr Ripa is very personable and will explain all procedures very well. I need details. He did replacement surgeries for both my knees and both my hips that were all very successful.
Mar-2023
He was very professional and very informative.
Mar-2023
Straight to the point and advised of options. Highly recommend
Mar-2023
He took his time with me
Mar-2023
A careful thorough explanation of My Mri's and x-rays was given and reasons for treatment other than surgery.
Mar-2023
Dr Ripa takes the time to answer my questions and is very kind and professional
Feb-2023
Good visit
Feb-2023
one of the best!!!! always very helpful and understandable in laymens terms
Feb-2023
Very professional and kind
Feb-2023
Dr. Ripa is thorough but the wait every time I have an appointment is 30 minutes to an hour. it is difficult to ask what questions I may have
Feb-2023
Attentive, thorough, and friendly
Feb-2023
A very good detailed exam.
Feb-2023
He is very upfront and honest. Great personality. Highly recommend Dr. Ripa.
Jan-2023
Great guy!
Jan-2023
So impressed. He ordered extra x-rays based on his suspicion that my neck was the cause of my back pain. We learned a lot from the second set of x-rays. He spent plenty of time with me going over the x-rays and answering my questions.
Jan-2023
Dr. Ripa & his staff were very thorough in my assessment. I didn't handle one of my cortisone shots very well. He never made me feel ashamed & reassured me. I decided to get the 2nd shot even though the 1st shot nearly made me pass out. I have Fibromyalgia so all sensations are intensified! I appreciated Dr. Ripa's patience & understanding.
Jan-2023
Explained my condition very well. He was straight and forward
Dec-2022
Dr Ripa was amazing! He was very nice very funny. He was a breath of fresh air!!
Dec-2022
Very good doctor. Great surgeon. Nice guy. Hope he never retires.
Dec-2022
He is a pleasant and down to earth man and makes the Doctor in him wonderful.
Dec-2022
Very knowledgeable & very caring. He takes time to explain what is happening & what to watch for.
Nov-2022
Excellent Doctor! He is very thorough and always explains thing extremely well!
Nov-2022
Expert. Diagnostician, procedures and bedside manner. Grateful to fit me in next day.
Nov-2022
very efficient, no time waisted, plan for treatment determined
Oct-2022
This is the second time as a patient with Dr Ripa and I am happy this time as well. He is very honest and patient. He makes sure that I understand fully and what needs to be done. I had a major back surgery and that was my first encounter. It was scary but in no way did I feel unsafe in his hands. I felt like I knew what was going on and what would be happening. Thank you for your help.
Nov-2022
He explained everything to me about my issues, he gave me choices of what treatment is needed, he listened and answered all my questions, I feel confident and at ease now!
Feb-2022
Dr Ripa has a genuine warm and friendly manner. He explained all the possible options for me and made me feel comfortable.
Dec-2021
Great service
Dec-2021
nice job
Nov-2021
Dr. Ripa is compassionate and always spends a good deal of time talking to me and explaining things. He's the best.
Nov-2021
Very personable. Takes time to explain and go over things. Overall excellent demeanor.
Oct-2021
Dr Ripa has always given me the best servace as a doctor i could ask for. I am complety satified with , and over joyed with his surgery expertise and the outcome of my surgery
Oct-2021
Dr Ripa has the best way about him to put you at ease. All his staff was excellent also. Thank you Dr Ripa for doing my surgery
Oct-2021
Gave very good options
Oct-2021
Dr. RIPA is very knowledgeable about his chosen profession. He has a great bedside manor. Seems to genuinely care about his patients issues. He sure put me at ease.
Sep-2021
Friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable. Always a pleasure to be treated at this office.
Aug-2021
Very personable! I would return and request Dr. Ripa.
Aug-2021
Informative
Jul-2021
Dr. Ripa was very kind, understanding, thorough and helpful. He took time to listen and address the issue. Came up with a plan for me to proceed with if I wanted to as he did not jump right into surgical procedures or medicines....which I love and respect that honest professional opinion. Highly recommend Dr. Ripa and staff.
Jul-2021
Dr. Ripa always takes plenty of time for me to ask questions and be able to understand my concerns. He is always personable and extremely easy to talk to. I always feel very comfortable in his care
Jul-2021
Dr. Ripa has a great demeanor and explains things in terms I could easily understand. I enjoyed his personality, and he also did a great job on my back surgery. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone.
Jul-2021
great doctor
Jul-2021
Dr. Ripa is the best. He did a lower lumbar fusion on my back over 20 years ago & Im still doing great. He has helped me with injections in my knees. Dr. Ripa always takes his time and really listens to his patients so he can help them.
His assistant Brian is so wonderful
Jun-2021
Bedside manner is spot on. Love his sense of humor to ease the tension of an office visit.
Jun-2021
He was very clear at explaining my surgical procedure and answering any questions.
Jun-2021
should up date his picture
May-2021
Excellent!
May-2021
Nice man
Apr-2021
Kind, caring and professional.
Apr-2021
The very best
Apr-2021
Kind and knowledgeable!
Mar-2021
Very personable. Great communicator. No complaints!
Mar-2021
Excellent Doctor and surgeon! He always has time to explain the issues and diagnoses.
Mar-2021
Clear explanation. Good rapport.
Jan-2021
Such a knowledgeable doctor! Great bedside manner. Dr. Ripa always provides excellent care to our family!
Jan-2021
Great Communication and Attitudes
Jan-2021
I was very impressed with Dr. Ripa, he listened to my concerns and provided excellent advice.
Dec-2020
Dr Ripa is a fantastic surgeon! He stays on top of everything not letting anything slip by him. It is our consensus he will be our surgeon for any further orthopedic needs! Thank you Dr Ripa!!
Dec-2020
Open and up front about everything
Nov-2020
A very kind, caring, and exceptionally skilled Doctor. He went far out of his way to help me when I really needed it.
Oct-2020
Always open and honest
Oct-2020
Very nice, very professional, and did everything he could to make sure I got the care I needed when money was tight. Truly went above and beyond to help me.
Sep-2020
Appreciated your hand drawn diagram which made my back situation easy to understand.
Sep-2020
He has seen me twice when I needed help and he just sent me without any help more than having someone take my X-ray
Aug-2020
This was my first visit with Dr. Ripa, and I was very impressed with the thoroughness of his evaluation as well as bedside manner.
Aug-2020
Quick, informative and professional.
Aug-2020
Explained what he found and multiple courses of actions. Very friendly and made things easy to understand.
Aug-2020
I love Dr Ripa, he is a wonderful surgeon. Thank you for doing my total knee replacement!
Aug-2020
Very thorough
Aug-2020
Very nice and courteous
Aug-2020
I would have given 5 stars if my office visit wasn't 2 1/2 hours of waiting.
Jul-2020
Koo dude
Jul-2020
Friendly, concerned, informative. Very satisfied with everyone involved.
Jul-2020
Very honest, personable and helpful with my decision I need to make.
Jul-2020
Excellent Dr and excellent staff.
Jun-2020
Great Doctor, very efficient and caring.
Jun-2020
He's very nice. Explains things so you can understand it.
Jun-2020
Thanks so much for your help and expertise this morning!
Jun-2020
Great personality and really makes an effort to make sure the patient understands what it going on.
Jun-2020
He takes time to listen and answer my questions.
Jun-2020
Best in Lincoln
Jun-2020
Trust.
Jun-2020
Honest and straight with me. Didn't come across as I know all of the answers either. Very helpful though.
Jun-2020
Very caring doctor.
Jun-2020
Very courteous, nice, professional and very caring
Jun-2020
I love how Dr. Ripa explained the issues rather than talking about me, highly recommend Dr. Ripa!!
Jun-2020
He explained my problem very clearly.
Jun-2020
As usual, very kind and understanding. Reassured my fears.
Jun-2020
Very thorough. Explained what the diagnosis clearly and corrective options.
Didn't rush the visit.
Great demeanor.
Jun-2020
Tells it like it is
May-2020
Dr. Ripa was excellent--did a great job of explaining the problem, treatment, and things to be concerned about in the future.
May-2020
The best in his field - outstanding.
May-2020
Dr Ripa is exceptional!
May-2020
All was well.
May-2020
Very kind and patient.
May-2020
Dr Ripa is a very gifted Orthopaedic surgeon. He has a great bed side manner, I should know, he’s replaced both my knees and 1 spinal fusion.
I have RA and he has kept me moving.
Great Dr.
May-2020
Takes time to answer questions and explain, plus is concerned enough to recommend other lifestyle changes that would lead to better health. Very helpful and friendly.
May-2020
very NICE explains things well
May-2020
Really liked his thoughtful approach, willingness to listen, and willingness to adapt to my concerns.
Apr-2020
doesn't have a good bedside manner, sometimes he acts like you are stupid
Apr-2020
Dr Ripa is always kind and compassionate. Takes his time to discuss your symptoms and gives a detailed diagnosis. Very professional!
Mar-2020
top notch - in medical and people skills
Mar-2020
Honest, friendly
Feb-2020
Wonderful doctor
Jan-2020
He explained everything I had a question about.
Jan-2020
Very great doctor!!!!! He is very calm and doesn’t hurry a patient. Very knowledgeable!!!!!
Jan-2020
Very personable, friendly, and professional. Answered all of my questions and am quite pleased with my recovery so far, just two weeks after my knee replacement.
Jan-2020
Very straight forward; nice person; friendly;
Jan-2020
Excellent thanks
Dec-2019
the surgery has been a life changer. I will now be able to enjoy the rest of my retirement years. Thank you Dr. Ripa for all you have done.
Dec-2019
I give Dr. Ripa the highest possible rating in every area.
Dec-2019
GREAT DOCTOR. LISTENED TO MY CONCERNS AND ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS. WOULD RECOMMEND.
Dec-2019
Knowledge beyond all there is to know. The best in bedside manneeisim. My favorite Ortho knee Dr. My choice no matter where I live, I'll always come here. Thank you for everything
Nov-2019
DR Ripa is tops! Very caring Dr who really takes time to listen to the concerns I have, no matter how little. He is very knowledgeable and applies that to the benefit of his patients. I would totally recommend him and his wonderful staff! Thank you so much!
Nov-2019
He is always so cheerful and gives me options of what treatment he thinks I should do. I have referred many people to him and highly recommend him and his staff. My husband thinks he is the best also, he replaced his hip with great results.
Nov-2019
Gave me answer
Nov-2019
Thanks
Nov-2019
Helpful and confident
Nov-2019
He always takes his time and goes above and beyond.
Oct-2019
All around great Doctor!
Oct-2019
Great doctor with excellent bedside manners!
Oct-2019
Dr.Ripa is a genius, I had 3 vertebrae fused almost 4 months ago and returned to work 2 weeks ago and doing great
Oct-2019
Always the best care.
Oct-2019
He is wonderful. He explained everything and was professional but so very kind.
Oct-2019
Thorough and friendly
Oct-2019
Professional knowledgeable
Oct-2019
He’s as good as they come!
Oct-2019
Daniel is a great and fair man
Oct-2019
Dr Ripa and staff were great. Dr Ripa calling me in the evening with results of my MRI taken that day was very surprising. I would recommend his care to my friends and family. Thanks
Oct-2019
Takes the time to listen to your comments and concerns. Explains step by step what the diagnostic process will be.
Friendly
Oct-2019
Very informative and caring and one of the nicest Doctors to sit down with to discuss my medical situation .
Sep-2019
Great doctor truly concerned about me and my progress
Sep-2019
Great dr
Sep-2019
Wonderful care, very personable, with reasonable, realistic diagnosis and recommendations!! Loved the ability to review digital procedures from other doctors.
Sep-2019
Appreciated his thorough review of my case and x-rays. No bone structural damage so I am being referred on to an ankle specialist.
Sep-2019
Not much compassion of pain. Refused any steroid shots in low back & knee & gave no medication steroid packets.
Left me to suffer with pain???
Not very good for a doctor not to offer additional relief of numbness & pain,back, neck & right knee.
Sep-2019
Dr. Ripa and staff provided my family with outstanding concern and care.
Sep-2019
He is very personal and top drawer professional in his profession.
Thanks dr.
Sep-2019
Dr.Ripa and his staff at Nebraska Orthopedic and Sports Medicine are miracle workers! It's been 7 weeks since I had 3 vertebrae fused and only needed a walker and pain killers for the first 3 weeks, I'm amazed
Aug-2019
Got to be the best surgeon out there. PT said I was the poster-child of Dr. Ripa!
Aug-2019
Very personable and a fantastic surgeon has empathy for his patience and understanding .
Aug-2019
Awesome and caring doctor and person. Highly recommend!
Aug-2019
Good bed side manor. Not trying to cut me open too soon and try something before that, gives me confidence in his methods.
Aug-2019
Wonderful apt!!! Efficient, Caring and Excellent Care!!!!!
Aug-2019
Outstanding
Aug-2019
I have been a patient of Dr Ripa's for about 20 plus years. Dr. Ripa is the best! He is patient, very thorough & truly cares about your medical conditions. I had a lower fusion & bone marrow transplant about wo years ago. Dr. Ripa you rock!
Aug-2019
Quick and efficient. He is the BEST!
Aug-2019
Dr. Ripa is both personally and professionly outstanding, one of the very best. His support team is excellent as well, and made my left hip replacement much smoother than I expected. Thank you to all.
Jul-2019
Very attentive very understanding great man very fair
Jul-2019
One of my favorite physicians in LIncoln. He is professional, kind, willing to answer any question. .
Jul-2019
Truthful straight forward interpretation and diagnosis of my symptoms.
Jul-2019
Excellent doctor!! Highly recommend!! Even though he is unable to help me, he is talking to several partners who possibly can. Very nice man.
Jul-2019
He explains what is wrong in people terms. Thanks!
Jul-2019
Outstanding physician - received excellent care. I couldn’t be more satisfied!
Jul-2019
OUTSTANDING!
Jul-2019
I loved that, even though he was a good hour behind schedule (I wasn't personally upset), he still gave me all the time I required for questions, advice and conversation. I didn't feel rushed through as if no one really cared.
Jul-2019
Alway great to see the doc
Jul-2019
Great dr. Friendly staff and does well at what he does would recommend him to a lot of my friends
Jul-2019
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North Lincoln Office
575 South 70th Street Suite 200 (Inside St. Elizabeth Medical Plaza) Lincoln, NE 68510
Dr. Daniel Ripa was born and raised in Wilber, Nebraska. He completed his undergraduate and medical training at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He completed his residency at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas, followed by a Fellowship in Spine Surgery in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Acute Spinal Injury Surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ripa has also received specialized training in Artificial Joint Replacement of the Knee & Hip, as well as in The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System. Dr. Ripa’s practice encompasses Spine Care, general orthopaedics, and knee and hip replacement surgery.
Dr. Ripa is married and has two daughters. During the summer months, chances are you will find him on his John Deere tractor or Gator. You may also see him playing his trumpet at Wilber Czech Days which takes place each August in Wilber, Nebraska.
His PA went over things very thoroughly with us. He was interested in surgery and we wanted to try therapy first to see if there's some relief and then go the surgery route. I don't think he was in favor of that. We also were in the office for over 2 hours
Great communicator.
Enjoyed our appointment very easy to talk to and was full of information I needed.
Dr Ripa was so kind and explained everything to me.
Dr. Ripa is so knowledgeable and also kind. You can tell he really cares.
Very nice and explained things well
He is just the best. Experienced, candid, personable - all the things I think are important in the professionals that I trust.
No complaints he knew exactly where my pain was
Such a great Dr. explains so well !
Liked him very much!