Patient Pictures of Andrew Dial

Klara Čičić Wooow! Hoodie is amazing. I would't mind having one lust like that myself! Can't wait for the documen ... Read more

Andrew Dial Thanks! I may be having more made at some point, keep in touch :) Documentary is so close! Just a cou ... Read more

Rose Madura I love it Andrew! And I look forward to your documentary. 🪖

Deena Elani Love the hoodie, Andrew! Cool- re: doc.
That will be a first for HVS.com. You’re advancing ho ... Read more

Grace Mason Nice hoodie design, Andrew. I am looking forward to checking out your video!

Barbara deLoache Love the hoodie..Please give us updates on the film!

Andrew Dial Thank you all :) I will DEF keep you updated on the video. I appreciate all the kind words, and hope ... Read more

Deena Elani Love it, Andrew! Nice reminder to yourself (and others:).
BTW- did you see Kyle's photo on HVS. H... Read more

Rose Madura Good to hear from you Andrew! And glad you are doing well.

Andrew Dial Deena, I just scrolled back the last 2 weeks worth of posts and I didn’t see his post!! Haha a fell ... Read more

Andrew Dial Rose- thank you !!!!!

Grace Mason Very cool Andrew. Great choice and message, but it looks painful so close to armpit!??
I have been ... Read more

Andrew Dial Grace, I was told I did not need any pre-meds prior to a tattoo!

I have done a lot of researc ... Read more

Grace Mason That is good to know! Thanks for the info Andrew. Looking forward to seeing the progress on your ligh ... Read more

Grace Mason Now, I'm hungry for salmon!

Valerie Allen Wow, great catch!

Craig Ostfeld Hi Andrew. Congratulations! I caught a salmon while bobbing around off of SF years ago. What a thri ... Read more

Andrew Dial Craig, very cool u like to fish! I built aluminum fishing jet boats for years and now I build aluminu ... Read more

Deena Elani Back-in-the-rhythm. I bet your salmon tastes so so so much better than the store bought I get.

Pamela Gregory Awesome Andrew! Nice catch

Sue Lee Amazing catch Andy. It can’t have been easy reeling it in. Good sign that you are feeling fit and s ... Read more

Rose Madura Oh my! You guys could be brothers for real! This is a beautiful thing. I'm happy for you both. Yo... Read more

Ana Brusso Oh, our two brothers in Christ. Enjoy your visit. God bless you both. 🙏❤️

Pamela Gregory That's so awesome!!! Enjoy

Deena Elani wow, you do truly look like biological brothers!! And a cross=country met-up that has been in the p ... Read more

Adam Pick That picture... Those smiling faces... Those connected spirits... All I can say is... Downright... A... Read more

Susan Lynn Love the picture!! Hope to meet folks on this site someday, too!

Grace Mason Hope you have some fish stories

Andrew Dial (Pictured: David is giving his .02 and Karsten is in deep thought ) haha

Klara Čičić Haha, nice to see you connecting guys, that's great!

Marie Myers That is a great idea!

Rose Madura This is wonderful!

Deena Elani Really Awesome, Andrew, David and Karsten. Using technology to reach out with a human touch and sha... Read more

Susan Lynn Great idea! There's no substitute for first-hand advice from someone who's been in the same boat! ... Read more

Sue Lee That is tremendous! You are lucky to have each other’s support

Marie Myers I agree, heart surgery really can alter your perspective about many things!

Rose Madura Agree. Nobody knows unless they've been there.

Deena Elani Andrew, bet it is hard to believe that an entire year has gone by, yet we all have some "long" momen ... Read more

Andrew Dial Deena you are absolutely right. Lots of emotion still at even 1 year post-op! The support from others ... Read more

Daniel Salzer Andy - you were almost exactly 1 month ahead of me in receiving Ross Surgery with Dr. Christopher Bur ... Read more

Andrew Dialposted an update

314 days ago

Matthew Malooly, Susan Lynn, Jeffrey Wycoff and reacted to this

1 year ago today… my life changed. I received a second chance at life, from Dr Christopher Burke and the entire team at University of Washington.

Many of you know I was born with a congenital heart defect known as aortic stenosis. This defect caused me many many years of stress/worry/anxiety.. so many years I can’t even remember. Growing up I always thought I was different than all my normal friends. I had the constant worry in the back of my head that something might fail internally and I would die, that I wouldn’t even make it till I needed surgery. I lived with these thoughts 24/7/365.

Well, I made it to surgery. And 365 days ago, I walked into the prep room by myself, got prepped, talked to some nurses and teams of people telling me what to expect, about to have my chest completely ripped open… I had Full confidence, zero worry, zero doubt, completely calm.. I had 100% trust in the team and what was about to happen.

I realized at that moment… I was born for this. This was my calling. I was meant for this surgery, and it is going to be amazing, life changing.

Well, Having lived a year after my successful Ross Procedure, I have gone thru so much, and learned so many nuances and side effects and gone thru MANY ups and down, physically and mentally.. even dealing with some cardiac depression here and there.

This is my time to pass on the support and give inspiration. To soooo many people that don’t have anything to look forward to. Having to be told you need open heart surgery is scary.. and there are so many unknowns, and questions, and thoughts…

Keep an eye out for my next adventure…

THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING❤️‍🩹

Thank you Cherie Dial for being the most supportive person on the planet. She took care of me, no questions, not a doubt in her mind, not a worry or a fear. She truly showed me how much a person can show love. Thanks babe.

And to everyone who reached out during my surgery and recovery, all the friends and family (you know who you are).

and the entire HVS crew that helped support me in my journey, and continue to show the support that’s needed after surgery.

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