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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: March 2, 2016

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Joyce Shelby posted an update
4 years ago (April 13, 2022)
To all my fellow heart warriors who will be facing surgery, my prayers are with you and I wish you a full and complete recovery. You GOT this and pretty soon, you will be on the other side of all of this encouraging others and sharing your experiences....God Bless!
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4 years ago (April 13, 2022)
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Joyce Shelby posted a photo
6 years ago (April 11, 2020)
6 years ago (April 11, 2020)
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.
6 years ago (April 12, 2020)
Congratulations on your anniversary!
6 years ago (April 13, 2020)
Thank you Marie and congratulations on your recent anniversary as well!
6 years ago (April 14, 2020)
Happy Fourth Anniversary! Wishing you many, many decades of celebrations, Joyce!
6 years ago (April 14, 2020)
Way to go Joyce!!!! Yes, it was so great to meet you in Irvine!!! All the best!!!
6 years ago (April 14, 2020)
Thank you very much Susan, your words are appreciated!
6 years ago (April 14, 2020)
Thank you Adam, you are a true hero to us!!!
6 years ago (April 16, 2020)
Some very nice smiles in that pic! Looking good, all!
Joyce Shelby posted a photo
10 years ago (July 14, 2016)
Wishing everyone heart health and healing! 3 months after my AVR! 😃 I am truly blessed!
10 years ago (July 14, 2016)
You look great. I hope you were biking early or late in the day. It's 100 degrees here. Phew.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
10 years ago (July 14, 2016)
WOW looking Good.
10 years ago (July 14, 2016)
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!
10 years ago (July 14, 2016)
Thx Dan, I feel great. No more heart palpitations!
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
10 years ago (July 14, 2016)
Hi Joyce, you look great,! I echoed your thoughts "Thank God for modern medicine". It's truly a blessing. Wishing you all the best.
10 years ago (July 14, 2016)
Thank you Erica, wishing you the best as well!
10 years ago (July 14, 2016)
That's really nice. Enjoy your new life!
10 years ago (July 14, 2016)
Awesome! 💞
10 years ago (July 15, 2016)
Hey Wanda, thanks so much!😄
10 years ago (July 15, 2016)
Great pic! Thanks for sharing!
10 years ago (July 17, 2016)
You look wonderful! An encouragement for those of us still waiting.
10 years ago (July 17, 2016)
Thanks Catie, pretty soon your surgery will be over and you will posting pictures of your healthier self! 😃
10 years ago (July 18, 2016)
You look awesome, very inspiring!

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