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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: March 2, 2016

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6 years ago (April 11, 2020)

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Joyce Shelby

Happy Easter everyone! Celebrating my 4 year anniversary of OHS(4-11-16) to fix an aortic aneurysm and replace my aortic valve. Thankful for Dr. Brian Foy and his team at Edward Heart Hospital in Naperville. IL. Most importantly, I thank God for giving me another chance at living a healthy and... Read more.

Marie Myers

Congratulations on your anniversary!

Joyce Shelby

Thank you Marie and congratulations on your recent anniversary as well!

Susan Lynn

Happy Fourth Anniversary! Wishing you many, many decades of celebrations, Joyce!

Adam Pick

Way to go Joyce!!!! Yes, it was so great to meet you in Irvine!!! All the best!!!

Joyce Shelby

Thank you very much Susan, your words are appreciated!

Joyce Shelby

Thank you Adam, you are a true hero to us!!!

Rob Sparling

Some very nice smiles in that pic! Looking good, all!

Joyce Shelby

Thank you Rob! 😃

Joyce Shelby uploaded a photo

10 years ago (July 14, 2016)

Wishing everyone heart health and healing! 3 months after my AVR! 😃 I am truly blessed!

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Denise Campbell

You look great. I hope you were biking early or late in the day. It's 100 degrees here. Phew.

Anonymous

WOW looking Good.

Joyce Shelby

Hi Denise! Early afternoon, not too bad, I'm in the Chicago area. Low 80's works for me. 😎 I hope you are doing well!

Joyce Shelby

Thx Dan, I feel great. No more heart palpitations!

Anonymous

Hi Joyce, you look great,! I echoed your thoughts "Thank God for modern medicine". It's truly a blessing. Wishing you all the best.

Joyce Shelby

Thank you Erica, wishing you the best as well!

Ron Broadhead

That's really nice. Enjoy your new life!

Joyce Shelby

Thanks Ron!

Wanda Mroz

Awesome! 💞

Joyce Shelby

Hey Wanda, thanks so much!😄

Darlene Smith

Great pic! Thanks for sharing!

Joyce Shelby

Thanks Darlene! 😀

Catie B

You look wonderful! An encouragement for those of us still waiting.

Joyce Shelby

Thanks Catie, pretty soon your surgery will be over and you will posting pictures of your healthier self! 😃

Kate Watson

You look awesome, very inspiring!

Joyce Shelby

Thanks Kate! 🌷

Joyce Shelby uploaded a photo

10 years ago (May 6, 2016)

Well, my AVR was April 11th. It's been 3 weeks and 4 days post op. I am out walking with my PT! The road hasn't been easy but it hasn't been unattainable either! Those facing surgery, you can do this! Each day and each week will make such a difference... Read more.

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Petey Bello

Great picture Joyce. So glad you are doing well! Enjoy your walks, the scenery looks beautiful :)

Ashley Molyneaux

Wonderful news Joyce! Thank you for the encouraging message.

Denise Campbell

Hey Joyce. Glad to see u back. I prayed for you. Your scar looks good. Have u started rehab? I'm almost 7 weeks and still waiting for mine to start. I think I have insurance finally straight.

Kate Watson

Great job!

Christine Oliva

Congrats Joyce you made through the first half, Yea! You look great, full of hope and rising to it as it comes. May God continue to bless you and your family. Yes, walking is one of the best medicines for us heart valve survivors. Big thumbs up to you!

Tracy Simmons

way to go, keep up the good work

Joyce Shelby

Thank you everyone for your kind words and your continued prayers! I wish you all continued health and great days ahead!

Joyce Shelby

Thanks Denise for your prayers! I start rehab on May 17th. I am glad that you got your insurance worked out! Thank goodness for insurance when going through what we have all gone through!

Janette Rehua

Joyce you look fabulous you are my inspiration girl! xxx I just am amazed how well you look and how motivated you are :) Your experience is really helping me to have less fear over my upcoming surgery x Bless you x

Joyce Shelby

Janette, thank you. Everyone is an inspiration on this site! We all have fear but that's ok because that is normal. We all have come out on the other side of OHS happier and healthier! 😄

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