Sharon Losekamp posted a note for Andrew that says:
Andy, thank you so much for sharing your story. I was officially diagnosed around the age of 34 with a quadricuspid (4 leaflets) aorta valve and was told that ...Read more
Andy, thank you so much for sharing your story. I was officially diagnosed around the age of 34 with a quadricuspid (4 leaflets) aorta valve and was told that the only other one he had heard of was at Cleveland clinic while in med school. Cleveland Clinic followed me for 10 years before I had my open heart surgery. Dr Pettersson performed the Ozaki to repair my aorta valve February 22, 2021.My recovery was very similar to yours even the Fog brain which was frustrating to deal with. I have a journal that I have recorded my successes and my setbacks throughout the healing process. I just had my three-year check up. Everything is great but like you, I know someday it might have to be repeated, but until that time I try to live every day to the fullest and thank God for places like Cleveland Clinic.
susan harris I have been researching Ozaki procedure for my son. Did they give you any range of how long it will l ... Read more
susan harris I have been researching Ozaki procedure for my son. Did they give you any range of how long it will last before replacement is needed? All I can find in clinical studies is they’ve looked at outcomes at 5 years.
Andrew Dial Wow Sharon thank you so much for sharing! Sounds like you have had quite the journey as well, fightin ... Read more
Andrew Dial Wow Sharon thank you so much for sharing! Sounds like you have had quite the journey as well, fighting thru the ups and downs. I am happy to hear you are living life and enjoying your time here :)
Barry Brasseaux posted a note for Andrew that says:
Andy,
I just watched your video and it gave me so many emotions around the same process I went through. I had an aortic valve replacement in 1988 ...Read more
Andy,
I just watched your video and it gave me so many emotions around the same process I went through. I had an aortic valve replacement in 1988 at Johns Hopkins and aneurysm repair in 2017 at Hopkins. My wife was such a big support. I do realize that mentally it took a toll on me that I wish more people at the hospital had talked to me about. I don't think I fully recovered physically for a year but was back to work in Washington DC about 2 months after my second surgery. So, good to hear that you have fully recovered and are back to doing all the things you enjoy and having a wonderful life with your family. Continue to do well and stay healthy. All the best.
Andrew Dial Barry thank you for writing and thank you for viewing the documentary! I think it is so HUGE to be ab ... Read more
Andrew Dial Barry thank you for writing and thank you for viewing the documentary! I think it is so HUGE to be able to connect with other warriors, and just talk about your feelings thru it all, and be able to relate and really, just have a friend who knows what you’re going thru. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. !!
Ty Andrew for your video. You brought a perspective to me that was very helpful as I go through my journey (BAVS). You're doing good work here supporting... Read more
Ty Andrew for your video. You brought a perspective to me that was very helpful as I go through my journey (BAVS). You're doing good work here supporting me and others, keep it up brother! Appreciate you.
Andrew Dial Mike thank you so much! It makes me so happy to know the documentary is helping people! That was the ... Read more
Andrew Dial Mike thank you so much! It makes me so happy to know the documentary is helping people! That was the whole goal with that project- Help people thru connection, inspiration and support.
Hi Andy, Ty for sharing your heart valve story. It helps so many people. Glad all is going well for you. I am curious and did you have another ...Read more
Hi Andy, Ty for sharing your heart valve story. It helps so many people. Glad all is going well for you. I am curious and did you have another person's value placed in you that it appears to be? Also, were drs concerned about it rejecting? Just trying to understand if I assume this is correct. I had OHS in 2017 for a rare tumor under my aorta. All went well and glad it was benign. My best to you and Adam Pick. I think he is wonderful for helping people.
Andrew Dial Hi Dee… yes so I had the Ross procedure, in which my bad aortic valve gets removed, and my own pulm ... Read more
Andrew Dial Hi Dee… yes so I had the Ross procedure, in which my bad aortic valve gets removed, and my own pulmonary valve gets put in my aortic position, and then YES, a cadaver valve gets put in place of my pulmonary valve. I was not told of any issues with rejection, although I’m sure there is a chance of that happening. I’m glad things are going better with you!
Russ Fairchild posted a note for Andrew that says:
Thank you Andrew. What more can one say then that. I had Mitral valve surgery due to a congenital defect, but I never knew it existed. You ...Read more
Thank you Andrew. What more can one say then that. I had Mitral valve surgery due to a congenital defect, but I never knew it existed. You carried around in your mind for a long time that you had a time bomb in your chest. Something that is hard for me to fathom. Kudos for making this video. FYI, a friend of mine's grandson of four months had a similar procedure. Things have definitely advanced.
Andrew Dial Thank you so much! Many many hours were put into the film, and I am so excited to share it with every ... Read more
Andrew Dial Thank you so much! Many many hours were put into the film, and I am so excited to share it with everyone! Yes I believe the Ross can be done at a very young age now!!! I hope all is well with you!
Hi Andrew, congratulations on being on the other side and feeling great. I am in the waiting and researching stage. I know mechanical valve is not for me. ...Read more
Hi Andrew, congratulations on being on the other side and feeling great. I am in the waiting and researching stage. I know mechanical valve is not for me. Anyway, I am trying to decide between Inspiris Resilia (the new long lasting bio valve) and the Ross procedure. Did you know about Reselia valve before your surgery? If yes, why did you choose the Ross procedure?
Andrew Dial Hi Isabella, thanks for the message :) I was 33 when I had my surgery, and I learned of the longevity ... Read more
Andrew Dial Hi Isabella, thanks for the message :) I was 33 when I had my surgery, and I learned of the longevity with the Ross… which should get me 20+ years before reintervention. To my knowledge, the only two options that last that long for someone my age is the mechanical or the Ross.
Isabella Heart Thank you Andrew. The Resilia is pretty new so maybe it was not available yet or the reaserch was in ... Read more
Isabella Heart Thank you Andrew. The Resilia is pretty new so maybe it was not available yet or the reaserch was in the very early stages when you had to make your decision. It promises longevity of 25+ before a need of intervention. I know that Ross procedure is very complex one and more things can go wrong. So I’m in a pickle. You are lucky you are on the other side already
Andrew Dial 25 years is fantastic !!!! I’m 21 months post surgery. Things are going well for sure!
Andrew Dial 25 years is fantastic !!!! I’m 21 months post surgery. Things are going well for sure!
You will make the right decision for you in the end. Do ur research and get all of Your questions answered :)
Isabella Heart Thank you Andrew! Your job is very demanding. Remember to be kind to your "new" heart!
Andrew Dial Thanks Isabella, yes, I work a physically demanding job as a boat builder and am on my feet 10 hours ... Read more
Andrew Dial Thanks Isabella, yes, I work a physically demanding job as a boat builder and am on my feet 10 hours a day. I appreciate the reminder to be kind to my heart tho :)
Thanks for sharing your update. Glad to hear you are doing so well. I imagine people drift off this site once they return to their normal life, so it is encouraging ...Read more
Thanks for sharing your update. Glad to hear you are doing so well. I imagine people drift off this site once they return to their normal life, so it is encouraging and inspiring to see how people are doing a little further out than 3 or 6 months after surgery. I appreciate the real talk of how long it took you to get back to 100 and how you are feeling now. 💓
Andrew Dial Hi c w… of course! This site was a huge help for me before, and after surgery. Lots of support in t ... Read more
Andrew Dial Hi c w… of course! This site was a huge help for me before, and after surgery. Lots of support in this community website, and I am personally more than happy to support and inspire others and let them know they’re not alone. There are others like them, and things can and will be better :)