Home > Community > Patient News Feed > Danielle Elizabeth

Danielle's Photos

Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: August 13, 2022

Send Danielle a Note

My Photos

Danielle Elizabeth added photos to a journal post
3 years ago (May 19, 2023)
Yesterday was my 1 year Heartiversary. I wore this shirt to work that was from an AHA fundraiser. I celebrated being able to do the basic things I was unable to do a year ago. The last 12 months were a journey and challenging but not impossible. Sending out well... Read more.
❤️ Pamela Gregory, Rose Madura and reacted to this
Valerie Allen
Thank you! I am glad to hear you are continuing to improve. Appreciate the good wishes to those of us still looking ahead to surgery.
Allen Carkner
Sounds like you've had quite the journey. I hope you continue to get closer to feeling some sense of normalcy. It seems like you have a good attitude about this stuff. That's not always easy.
Ana Brusso
Hello Danielle and congratulations on your anniversary. You have gone through a lot and glad you are feeling well and doing great. Say hello to your dad. God bless you
DeLois Tweedy
Happy anniversary! So glad you are feeling well and pray it continues. I like your shirt!
Klara Čičić
Oh my God already!! Happy anniversary our dear, brave, smart and beautiful Danielle! ❤️
Katherine Jensen
Love that shirt! Congrats on your anniversary..I hope to be saying the same thing a year from now.
Danielle Elizabeth
Thank you everyone!! It was just another normal day which is all I can ask for!
Leona Resch
So happy for you!! I'm 5 months post op today and just went back on this site to see how everyone is doing! So happy you are feeling g well! I'm trying to do so many things gs I did before but still get tired . Not feeling g quite... Read more.
Danielle Elizabeth added photos to a journal post
3 years ago (February 16, 2023)
Everything went great at my Cardiology appointment! I gave my ACHD cardiologist a painting I did (in anticipation to a trip to Thailand a few years back) as a gift, with a thank you card. I feel so grateful that my CT and Echo resulted normal for being 9 mos... Read more.
👍 ❤️ Adam Pick, Rhodie Jacobson and reacted to this
Jonette Kruk
Congratulations and awesome news Danielle! Your painting is beautiful!
Klara Čičić
Wow Danielle, I would definitely hang this on my wall! Well done! And I am glad everything is fine.
Adam Pick
Double Awesomeness! One awesomeness for your heart! And, another awesomeness for your painting! 👍👍
Rose Madura
Danielle you are very talented! Glad all is well.
Grace Mason
Beautiful painting! My mom paints and I admire those with that talent. So glad to know your recovery is continuing well 👍
Danielle Elizabeth added photos to a journal post
3 years ago (February 9, 2023)
I am finally using the bands from Cardiac Rehab at home and an elliptical. I still struggle with opening heavy doors and push-ups but I think I need to push myself to get back to where I was prior to surgery. This photo is from last week when I actually... Read more.
❤️ 👍 Susan Lynn, Bradley Dunn and reacted to this
Patsy Stewart
You look fabulous, Danielle! I love your hair! I'm so happy that you are feeling better. I remember how rough it was for you mentally and physically and I'm so glad you had the strength to make such an awesome comeback! Go, Danielle!!!~❤️
Danielle Elizabeth
Thank you so much Patsy! Yes everything is turning around and I'm finally starting to move past this medically pause in my life. This page has been so supportive!
Danielle Elizabeth
Thank you Klara! The recovery has been so slow, but now I'm feeling about 95% back to my normal self!
Robert Stebbins
Thanks for the encouraging update. I'm struggling with motivation myself right now and wondering what comes next. The constant pain and sleep deprivation are weighing heavily on my mind.
Rose Madura
So happy that you turned the corner emotionally and physically. Congratulations.👍
Deena Z
Finally, yes! You turned the corner! You look fabulous.
Leona Resch
Wow Danielle!! You look amazing g!! Thanks for posting! I am 7 1/2 weeks post op and walking 2+ miles a day but there are days I amSo exhausted and need to push myself / those days are so discouraging but seeing you now and what you felt like previously... Read more.
Susan Lynn
Danielle - You and your hair look spectacular! The exhaustion associated with heart surgery is unforgettable, but it definitely gets better. Glad you're doing so well. ❤️

Upcoming Surgeries

Jeanmarie Fitzgerald, heart valve patient
Jeanmarie Fitzgerald
Aortic Regurgitation
June 18, 2026
Jim Rutherford, heart valve patient
Jim Rutherford
Aortic Regurgitation
June 23, 2026
Art Wright, heart valve patient
Art Wright
Mitral Regurgitation
June 29, 2026

Surgeon Spotlight

Sponsored Information
Dr. Christopher Heid, heart valve surgeon
Dr. Christopher Heid

Dr. Christopher Heid is a leading cardiac surgeon at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas who specializes in heart valve repair and replacement operations.

See Patient Reviews

Heart Hospital Map

Heart Hospital Map

Search for heart hospitals that specialize in heart valve treatment.

See Hospital Map