Andrew Dial - Heart Valve Journal

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8 days ago

Grace Mason , Donna Casaletto, Susan Lynn and 3 others reacted to this

Great day on the water yesterday! PNW silver “coho” salmon. Life can be great after heart surgery! Enjoy the small things. Take every day as they come.

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

Craig Ostfeld Hi Andrew. Congratulations! I caught a salmon while bobbing around off of SF years ago. What a thrill! What kind of boats do you build? I've got a Mumby cat in S, Africa I'm dying (Whoops, wrong word) to get back to.

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

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

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

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

Andrew Dialposted an update

21 days ago

Pamela Gregory, Daniel Salzer, Susan Lynn and 2 others reacted to this

After workin from home for the last 10 months , I’m finally going back to work today at a boat builder! I hope you all have a great day!

Valerie Allen I hope you have a great day! Don’t overdo!

Pamela Gregory Sounds like the kind of job you will enjoy and it won't feel so much like work!

Susan Lynn Enjoy, Andrew!

Richard Munson Thats great.

Rose Madura Wonderful to hear!

Klara Čičić Thanks Andrew! Wishing you all the best at your new beginning!

Andrew Dial

34 days ago

Daniel Salzer, Angad Singh, Allen Carkner and 4 others reacted to this

Enjoying life. It’s short, so take advantage of the time you have :)

Ana Brusso Wow Andy, you caught a giant fish. What is it? Glad you are enjoying life, I am too. Blessings 🙏� ... Read more

Ana Brusso Wow Andy, you caught a giant fish. What is it? Glad you are enjoying life, I am too. Blessings 🙏❤️

Rose Madura Great picture! Glad you are enjoying life.

Andrew Dial This is a king salmon from the Columbia river :) between Washington and oregon

Richard Munson My little store bought salmon slices seems insignificant. I used to enjoy fishing a few years back bu ... Read more

Richard Munson My little store bought salmon slices seems insignificant. I used to enjoy fishing a few years back but cleaning them was ugly. Catch and release became more fun.

Klara Čičić Wow this is impressive!

Andrew Dialposted an update

45 days ago

Rose Madura, Grace Mason , karsten madsen and 2 others reacted to this

Hey y’all, been dealing with some things lately- anxiety, depression, short fuse etc…

Recently got off my beta blocker, which is what I have been ...Read more

Hey y’all, been dealing with some things lately- anxiety, depression, short fuse etc…

Recently got off my beta blocker, which is what I have been waiting for! So that’s a WIN!

Also got on a low dose anti-depressant, which should take the edge off a bit. That’s another WIN!

But I also just really wanted to give a shout-out to a couple guys who have been really great lately, checking in on me and making sure I’m doing good, and taking the time to do so..

Karsten Madsen, you’ve been keeping me updated with your heart journey and how you are feeling, as time gets closer and closer to your surgery… as well as helping me with my depression stuff. And really just talking, shootin the sh*t. It means a hell of a lot to me man.

And my Heart Warrior brother.. Mr David Seligman. Always always always checking in on me, and stickin with me, even when I been super busy and/or not wanting to talk with anyone really. I appreciate the hell out of you and all the wisdom you share with me, and the ideas and thoughts that you have. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

Rose Madura

You're a great guy, Andy! God bless you...

Andrew Dial Thank you Rose <3 just want ppl to know how much they help

David Seligman I got you Andy 🙏💪💪

Andrew Dial Thanks David

Ana Brusso I’m lifting you up in prayer for God’s blessings and comfort come to you and heal you dear Andy. ... Read more

Ana Brusso I’m lifting you up in prayer for God’s blessings and comfort come to you and heal you dear Andy. 🙏❤️

Andrew Dial Ana, you’re amazing, thank you so much

Rita Savelis So glad you could get off the betablockers and have friends checking in with you. Take care Andrew. ... Read more

Rita Savelis So glad you could get off the betablockers and have friends checking in with you. Take care Andrew.

Grace Mason I'm glad to hear you have some good things happening, no more beta blocker! Sometimes meds can incre... Read more

Grace Mason I'm glad to hear you have some good things happening, no more beta blocker! Sometimes meds can increase your anxiety and/or depression, as a side effect. I know they bothered me when I took them for a while. I am especially glad you have people who can relate and support you

And thanks for sharing this with us, as it is a common part of OHS recovery. It will help normalize it for others who are also having similar feelings.

Richard Munson Best of luck dealing with your issues. Heart surgery takes a toll in many ways and you will overcome ... Read more

Richard Munson Best of luck dealing with your issues. Heart surgery takes a toll in many ways and you will overcome them. You have age on your side. Whenever i have salmon i think of you for some strange reason. Triggers something in my brain no doubt.

Daniel Salzer Getting off the beta blocker is huge - that was a major milestone for me and it will make a big diffe ... Read more

Daniel Salzer Getting off the beta blocker is huge - that was a major milestone for me and it will make a big difference in any aerobic exercise you do (which is great for helping with anxiety and depression). Get outside as much as you can - exercising, fishing, boating, hiking. Hang in there Bro!

karsten madsen Buddy you're doing so many great things to help yourself getting back on top! the biggest first step ... Read more

karsten madsen Buddy you're doing so many great things to help yourself getting back on top! the biggest first step and you're miles passed is asking for help and saying you're not okay. Our mind can be our biggest support and what tears us down most. But creating positive narratives and not allowing negative thoughts to linger. Of course easier said then done... But Meditation, getting in nature like you do, enjoying your family and shutting off social sites for periods of time. No one knows what tomorrow will bring and at some point its not worth asking the universe or trying to speculate as it always goes unanswered. Follow the things that make you happy take on hard challenges that scare you . And most importantly its okay to not be okay sometimes. Its just about bring kind to yourself taking steps to getting back to your new normal. And I think you're well on your way! :)

Susan Lynn Andrew - Glad you're doing well! We all get by with a little help from our (HVS) friends. 😁 C... Read more

Susan Lynn Andrew - Glad you're doing well! We all get by with a little help from our (HVS) friends. 😁 Continued good wishes coming your way.

Civita Fahey Glad to hear you're doing better.. that low dose anti depressant helps alot. This is a crazy world w ... Read more

Civita Fahey Glad to hear you're doing better.. that low dose anti depressant helps alot. This is a crazy world we live in and having had open heart surgery just adds to it all.. I feel if we need some help, accept it. one day you can try to go off and see how it goes. A small dose doesnt hurt.. best to you

Marie Myers This is a great website!! Glad things are better for you Andrew.

Adam Pick Love your focus on the "WINS" above... Keep it up Andy! My thoughts are with you!

Klara Čičić That is so great, Andrew! I am so happy you are on a path to get better. I feel you. Ms. Angela Melet ... Read more

Klara Čičić That is so great, Andrew! I am so happy you are on a path to get better. I feel you. Ms. Angela Meletiadis from this site also helped me through mentally and physically difficult part of my post-surgery journey. I am so grateful. This site is just amazing and so helpful.

Deena Elani Andrew/Andy, really happy that you found some "fixes" for the ups-and-downs that we have in life. ... Read more

Deena Elani Andrew/Andy, really happy that you found some "fixes" for the ups-and-downs that we have in life. I don't know if you realize how much your genuineness, story telling, fishing adventures and other soulful stuff that you do lifts all of us up. Will include you in my prayer tonight. ---Though my HVS Godmom Ana does it the best.

Andrew Dial Thank you EVERYONE for all of your kind words and blessings. I am grateful for each and every one of ... Read more

Andrew Dial Thank you EVERYONE for all of your kind words and blessings. I am grateful for each and every one of you. The support you all provide makes me speechless. And I am glad I can provide some inspiration and support to others as well.

Andrew Dialposted an update

58 days ago

Rose Madura reacted to this

Anybody who is dealing with any post surgery mental health/depression stuff… how do you deal with it?

Marie Myers I would speak first to my primary care doc and discuss your symptoms. Sometimes medication is helpfu ... Read more

Marie Myers I would speak first to my primary care doc and discuss your symptoms. Sometimes medication is helpful, Talk therapy is often very effective in treating these often subtle, nagging feelings. Lastly, physical exercise and getting outside can do a body good. I know i feel better after playing pickleball and being with people. Hope that helps! ( I also do NOT watch the news…)

Susan Lynn Great advice, as always, Marie. All the best to you, Andrew.

Rose Madura Andy, it's good that you reached out. I'm very fortunate that I did not suffer from any mental health ... Read more

Rose Madura Andy, it's good that you reached out. I'm very fortunate that I did not suffer from any mental health or depression issues but so concur with Marie. I will be praying for you.

Rita Savelis Keep talking about it. Tell your cardiologist or doctor and get a referral to a therapist. After what ... Read more

Rita Savelis Keep talking about it. Tell your cardiologist or doctor and get a referral to a therapist. After what you have been through physically, you also have to deal with the emotional release. At least 60% of those who have heart surgery experience some form of depression but a lot of it is hidden. You may need to take medication. I fell into a depression about 5 months after OHS. It was hard. I was going through the motions but not functioning well. Therapy helped me. Also when I stopped betablockers (which slow some people down) I felt much better. As I said earlier, speaking to your cardiologist is
a good idea. I'm sorry that you are going through this. It's hard. Take care. Keep expressing how you feel.

Allen Carkner When I was referred to surgery I immediately decided it might be a good idea to talk to a therapist a ... Read more

Allen Carkner When I was referred to surgery I immediately decided it might be a good idea to talk to a therapist a few times before surgery and I have spoken with them a bit after surgery when I'm having a hard time. My therapist has been a helpful outlet when I'm overwhelmed with trying to balance work stress, planning a wedding, and all while trying hard to improve my health and fitness habits.

Andrew Dial Thank you all for the feedback

Civita Fahey Sorry I'm late to the game. I didnt have depression, but alot of anxiety. I have never been an anxiou ... Read more

Civita Fahey Sorry I'm late to the game. I didnt have depression, but alot of anxiety. I have never been an anxious person but after my surgery my anxiety was really bad. I was put on a low dose anxiety med and its been working fine. I did go off for a bit just to see but it came back so I decided to stay on. hope this helps.

Kathy Ozio I've dealt with depression pretty much my entire life. After the surgery I was very aware that it cou ... Read more

Kathy Ozio I've dealt with depression pretty much my entire life. After the surgery I was very aware that it could hit me. It did, but I knew it was part of it.I was able to recognize it and understand it, and I've been able to pray and keep it under control. It will pass. If you get where you can't handle it, you need to talk to your doctor. I'll be praying for you that it passes quickly! 🙏

Andrew Dial Thank you so much Civita and Kathy 🙏🏼

Andrew Dial

77 days ago

Rose Madura, Donna Casaletto, Daniel Salzer and 1 other reacted to this

For all you heart warriors.. Put it on the calendar! Don’t wait! Live life, it’s so short! Me and my Ross brother Tim Andre!

Daniel Salzer So glad you two met up!

Klara Čičić Yes Daniel, me, too! I feel like I know you all. Thanks Andrew for those wise words, sometimes we nee ... Read more

Klara Čičić Yes Daniel, me, too! I feel like I know you all. Thanks Andrew for those wise words, sometimes we need this reminder.

Andrew Dial It was so much fun, and we will meet up again in the future

Andrew Dial

79 days ago

Rose Madura, Grace Mason , Pamela Gregory and 3 others reacted to this

Looked everywhere for this guy…. He said he was somewhere on the west coast.. I kept driving south, and look who I found in southern Oregon! My Ross brother ...Read more

Looked everywhere for this guy…. He said he was somewhere on the west coast.. I kept driving south, and look who I found in southern Oregon! My Ross brother Timothy Andre!!!

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

Rose Madura Oh my! You guys could be brothers for real! This is a beautiful thing. I'm happy for you both. You guys definitely have a kindred spirit. Hope you enjoyed your visit.

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

Deena Elani wow, you do truly look like biological brothers!! And a cross=country met-up that has been in the plans for over two years!! WTG you guys!! So why Southern Oregon and not Washington state for the fishing??

PS Love the zipper club sweatshirt. Do any strangers come up to you to say they know what they means and that they have been there? Curious?!

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

Adam Pick That picture... Those smiling faces... Those connected spirits... All I can say is... Downright... Absolute... Joy... Inspiration... Fun... And, or course... Brotherly love!!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for sharing your time together with all of us!!!

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

Grace Mason Hope you have some fish stories

Andrew Dialposted an update

81 days ago

Grace Mason , Amy K, Daniel Salzer reacted to this

I must share this with you all…
Myself, and our Heart Warrior Mr Timothy Andre are meeting up in southern Oregon this weekend!!! It’s been almost a ...Read more

I must share this with you all…
Myself, and our Heart Warrior Mr Timothy Andre are meeting up in southern Oregon this weekend!!! It’s been almost a year and a half since me and him connected here, and we finally are going to meet up and hang out! One of the days I booked a fishing guide for us, so I will make sure we get some pictures for you all! Thanks again Adam Pick for making it so we can meet these amazing heart warriors!

Rose Madura Beautiful!

Valerie Allen Wow, that’s very special. Enjoy!

Deena Elani I remember when you first two met online and were talking about hanging-out and fishing together a... Read more

Deena Elani I remember when you first two met online and were talking about hanging-out and fishing together after your surgery. How cool (and sincere) that you both made it happen. #HVS.Ross.Brothers.Forever

Andrew Dial Yes looks like March 2022! Crazy how time flies

Andrew Dial

84 days ago

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1 year post Ross. (This pic was taken a month and a half after surgery) I think the scar represents who we are. What we can fight thru, what we can conquer ...Read more

1 year post Ross. (This pic was taken a month and a half after surgery) I think the scar represents who we are. What we can fight thru, what we can conquer and overcome. It tells an amazing story, a journey. We were born to have this strength, and pass that strength onto other Heart Warriors. Dont be afraid to show it off... Tell your story.

Marie Myers I love the “plus” signs…

Klara Čičić I almost feel sorry for not having one myself 😁 I would wear it with pride

Julie Gill I love the way you think, Andrew. As a veteran of 3 open heart surgeries, numerous pacemaker implant ... Read more

Julie Gill I love the way you think, Andrew. As a veteran of 3 open heart surgeries, numerous pacemaker implants and most recently mitral and tricuspid valve annuloplasties, I totally agree! We certainly belong to a very exclusive club. As my husband says, “your head could catch on fire and you still wouldn’t die!” 😉

Deena Elani So true, wear with pride and remember your courage, faith and those that saved and took care of you.... Read more

Deena Elani So true, wear with pride and remember your courage, faith and those that saved and took care of you. (BTW- nice straight cut too

Andrew Dial Thank you everyone. I appreciate all your kind words! The Scar is part of us.. I would tell anyone to ... Read more

Andrew Dial Thank you everyone. I appreciate all your kind words! The Scar is part of us.. I would tell anyone to wear it Proudly!

Andrew Dial

85 days ago

Daniel Salzer, Kimberly Eisenhut, Susan Lynn and 1 other reacted to this

For you Klara.. :P When I let my daughter pick out her own clothes haha

Rose Madura Oh my! She is such a cutie!

Ana Brusso She has good taste and she is gorgeous. 👍😍

Klara Čičić Hahaha this is so familiar, the Elsa gloves 😆😍

Deena Elani This is too funny. Every part of her body except face is covered! Says a lot that she choose very h ... Read more

Deena Elani This is too funny. Every part of her body except face is covered! Says a lot that she choose very happy colors and look at that smile. #happychild

Shelly Hubbard What a little sweetie!!!

Andrew Dialposted an update

88 days ago

Diane Pellowe, Valerie Allen, Rose Madura and 3 others reacted to this

Hello fellow Heart Warriors. I’m thinking about all of you today. It’s one of those random days where you have flashbacks of your journey, and realize all ...Read more

Hello fellow Heart Warriors. I’m thinking about all of you today. It’s one of those random days where you have flashbacks of your journey, and realize all the things that happen, all the ups and downs, the easy days and not so easy days, and all the support you have received from others who have also gone thru it. I appreciate everyone here who has supported me during the last Year and a half or so of my own journey. You guys have changed my life in such an amazing way. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Rose Madura You are the best Andrew and I'm glad to know you.

Andrew Dial Thank you Rose :) glad to know YOU

Andrew Dialposted an update

90 days ago

Valerie Allen, Daniel Salzer, Rose Madura and 2 others reacted to this

Happy 4th of July Y’all! And if you aren’t from America… well, happy Tuesday 😛❤️‍🩹

Rose Madura Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Pamela Gregory Happy 4th!!!

Ana Brusso 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🗽🗽� ... Read more

Ana Brusso 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🎉🎊🦅🦅🦅BLESSED IS A COUNTRY THAT HAS GOD! LIKE OURS, AMEN 🙏❤️✝️

Adam Pick Happy 4th!!!

Deena Elani Hi and happy 4th to theee Andrew Dial, one of our fabulous heart warriors! He keeps us feeling youn... Read more

Deena Elani Hi and happy 4th to theee Andrew Dial, one of our fabulous heart warriors! He keeps us feeling young.

Andrew Dial Haha, I’m just a dude tryin to do the right thing :)

Andrew Dial

94 days ago

Klara Čičić, Adam Pick, Pamela Gregory and 7 others reacted to this

After 34 years. I finally get to share my heart journey. Full video coming soon.

Klara Čičić Can't wait!!!

Adam Pick Ohhhh Emmmm Geeeeeeeeee!!! What???? Amazing!!!! Go Andy! Go!!!

Pamela Gregory oh wow! This will be amazing

Rose Madura Andy, this is amazing! I can't wait.

Donna Casaletto Can’t wait 🤗👏‼️

Andrew Dial It’s been a long time coming.

Valerie Allen Wow! ❤️

STEPHEN MORRIS I have so often thought about doing a video story.

Grace Mason Cool heartbeat teaser

Deena Elani Coming Attraction! love it.

Greg Lewis Can't wait to see it Andy!!!

Andrew Dial

95 days ago

Deena Elani, Donna Casaletto, Timothy Andre and 3 others reacted to this

The time has finally come to share my heart journey ❤️‍🩹🙏🏼 video coming soon 🎥

Deena Elani Andrew, you are modernizing the way we educate and help each other. (Along with Adam of course:) Co ... Read more

Deena Elani Andrew, you are modernizing the way we educate and help each other. (Along with Adam of course:) Cool!

Rose Madura ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

Andrew Dial WOW thank you so much

Andrew Dialposted an update

95 days ago

Civita Fahey, Brady Busch, Allen Carkner and 5 others reacted to this

Born with aortic stenosis, turned into Unicuspid Aortic Valve, Regurgitation and Aneurysm.
33 years. Living my entire life wondering, Am I different than ...Read more

Born with aortic stenosis, turned into Unicuspid Aortic Valve, Regurgitation and Aneurysm.
33 years. Living my entire life wondering, Am I different than everybody else?
The answer is.. Yes.
Us Heart warriors are built different. We are built to overcome and survive.
Shoutout to ALL of my fellow Heart Warriors, and Heart Warriors To-Be.
#blessed #aorticstenosis #hearthealth #noregrets #openheartsurgery #heartsurgery #zipperclub #ACHD Ross Procedure Saved Me.
Follow Me. Follow My Journey.

Andrew Dial

97 days ago

Rose Madura, Valerie Allen, Grace Mason and 5 others reacted to this

Life after surgery can be amazing!! Here is my #1 Support system thru it all, my wife! ❤️😍❤️‍🩹

Rose Madura Beautiful couple and beautiful picture!

Pamela Gregory I love it! Great photo

Ana Brusso Beautiful couple. 👍

Donna Casaletto Great picture🥰🐟‼️

Andrew Dial thanks y’all !

Deena Elani Andrew, what a beautiful wife. Actually couple. You both have awesome smiles. And she is a fisher... Read more

Deena Elani Andrew, what a beautiful wife. Actually couple. You both have awesome smiles. And she is a fisherwomen too!

Robert Miller Enjoy that fish... Your surgery was just 1 year ago? I see like no scar. Then again, mine disappeared ... Read more

Robert Miller Enjoy that fish... Your surgery was just 1 year ago? I see like no scar. Then again, mine disappeared quickly after the first surgery but now some half a year later I can still clearly see the scar from my second surgery. Not that I care but I am still curious.

Andrew Dial It healed really well, but I got some hamburger meat on the chest so it helps hide as well. ;)

Andrew Dial

104 days ago

Ana Brusso, Rose Madura, Daniel Salzer and 4 others reacted to this

I had a great FaceTime call with two of our HVS studs.. David and Karsten. Karsten has surgery coming up, and was picking mine and David’s brains. Karsten ...Read more

I had a great FaceTime call with two of our HVS studs.. David and Karsten. Karsten has surgery coming up, and was picking mine and David’s brains. Karsten is doing ALL the research and asking all the right questions. Glad to be of assistance Karsten! Im excited for the progression of your journey 🤘

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

Deena Elani Really Awesome, Andrew, David and Karsten. Using technology to reach out with a human touch and share lots of info. It's invaluable. Love it!

Karsten, we are all thinking of you. If all of us older folks can get through this, you sure can.

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

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

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

Andrew Dial

104 days ago

Ana Brusso, Deena Elani, Daniel Salzer and 2 others reacted to this

That moment (a little over a year ago) when you’re about to go into surgery. The moment before your life is about to change. Being a Heart Warrior is one ...Read more

That moment (a little over a year ago) when you’re about to go into surgery. The moment before your life is about to change. Being a Heart Warrior is one of the most meaningful attributes about all of us in this particular group. If you can get thru this.. you can conquer anything. Hats off to all my Heart Warriors !

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

Deena Elani Andrew, bet it is hard to believe that an entire year has gone by, yet we all have some "long" moments too. Post surgery there are such vivid visual memories, but also an abundance of feelings that still surface. --- that is, the waiting, the arriving at the hospital, being wheeled into the surgery and then waking up. But best of all, is the feeling of being cured!

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

Andrew Dial Deena you are absolutely right. Lots of emotion still at even 1 year post-op! The support from others is such a huge help

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

Daniel Salzer Andy - you were almost exactly 1 month ahead of me in receiving Ross Surgery with Dr. Christopher Burke at the University of Washington Heart Institute. I discovered you here on HeartValveSurgery.com and it was so helpful to connect with you through messages and live over the phone. Learning your story, experience, and getting small and big tips for prep, logistics, and physical and mental health was super helpful at putting me at ease and at peace with my surgery treatment decision.