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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: May 3, 2010

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Joy Vera got a guestbook from Ann-Marie Dassler
6 years ago (January 9, 2020)
Hi Joy, I’m glad to see a yoga instructor here! I had just completed my 200 hour teacher training in April when I was suddenly short of breath and in AFIB. What a shock! I’m scheduled for mitral and tricuspid repairs next week. I’m encouraged by your blog. I’m wondering... Read more.
Joy Vera got a guestbook from Liz Draeger
6 years ago (August 29, 2019)
Hi Joy! I had OHS the same day you did, what a coincidence! I live in Scottsdale, AZ. I had 3 valves worked on so I am still trudging along in Cardiac rehab. I am doing fairly well. You look great. I am amazed you are back to teaching yoga... Read more.
Joy Vera got a guestbook from Fay Kozas
6 years ago (July 24, 2019)
Hi Joy, you look wonderful. Actually, you don't look as if you just had heart surgery. And, your students look great. They are so happy to have their teacher back.
Thank you, Fay. Yes & I was happy to be back as well! Take care.

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