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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: May 3, 2010

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Joy Vera uploaded a photo
7 years ago (July 23, 2019)
Back to teaching yoga. Here's our class!
7 years ago (July 23, 2019)
That's awesome, Joy! And they look like a great bunch!
7 years ago (July 23, 2019)
Awesome Joy!! So great when we can get back to the things that we love. Hope yoga goes well for you!
7 years ago (July 23, 2019)
Wow! That's a great class and cheering squad! I'm sure they're thrilled you're back, Joy! ❤
7 years ago (July 23, 2019)
Wow! What an accomplishment! Wonderful!
7 years ago (July 23, 2019)
Thanks, Catie, Mike, Susan & Mava. It was great to be back. They are a kind, caring & fun group!
7 years ago (July 26, 2019)
Hi Joy. I'm 68 and I've been going to yoga classes at least 3 times a week for that past 3 years. I do mostly gentle yoga, restorative, etc., nothing too extreme. My question is, since you teach yoga, how long before I can return to the mat and what... Read more.
Joy Vera uploaded a photo
7 years ago (May 7, 2019)
Joy's still in ICU and waiting for a transfer to a room. Scheduled for a release later this week.
7 years ago (May 7, 2019)
Looking good, Joy! Good to see you. Meal looks good! Praying for your recovery!
7 years ago (May 7, 2019)
Really happy to see you Joy. Take care . We pray for your speedy recovery.Namasthe
7 years ago (May 7, 2019)
Looks like a heart healthy meal to get you on your way!
7 years ago (May 8, 2019)
Looking great, Joy! ❤
7 years ago (May 9, 2019)
Thank you,everyone. Your support & encouragement is so appreciated.
Joy Vera uploaded a photo
7 years ago (May 5, 2019)
Joy is getting better. 3 tubes were pulled out, shes walking a little and feels better
7 years ago (May 5, 2019)
Joy good to see you on the recovery side. Hope and pray for a smooth rest of your recovery and that you get home soon.
7 years ago (May 5, 2019)
Thanks for the update. Things will get better. ♥️
7 years ago (May 5, 2019)
Fantastic news!! Follow the nurses instructions and you'll be going home in no time! Walk. Rest. Repeat. ❤
7 years ago (May 5, 2019)
So nice to see your face and your update again, Joy! Way to go! How is your apatite after the surgery?
7 years ago (May 5, 2019)
I felt so much better once those tubes were out! You will too!
7 years ago (May 5, 2019)
The tubes were the worst! So glad you're getting moving and progressing in your recovery! All the best!
7 years ago (May 6, 2019)
Good to see you up and alert! Hope you get to go home soon.
7 years ago (May 6, 2019)
Great to see you Joy. We were both thinking of you. My husband asked me every morning over the weekend. Any Pictures from Joy. I will send this to him. I could not login yesterday.

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