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1845 days ago

Ann-Marie Dassler posted a note for Joy that says:

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. ...Read more

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 when your movement became fluid, when you could move your arms overhead, do a forward fold, triangle.....yoga movement is like breathing. Congratulations on your recovery! Annie

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1977 days ago

Liz Draeger posted a note for Joy that says:

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. ...Read more

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 you must be superwoman!

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2013 days ago

Fay Kozas posted a note for Joy that says:

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 ...Read more

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.

Joy Vera Thank you, Fay. Yes & I was happy to be back as well! Take care.

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2013 days ago

Ann Rosenbaum posted a note for Joy that says:

See you tomorrow!! Welcome back! 🤗

Joy Vera Ok & thanks!

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2024 days ago

Pat Anderson posted a note for Joy that says:

Tea! So glad to read that update Joy. So glad you have been able to finish some of the pill routine as I know you are too. Wishing I could be there on the ...Read more

Tea! So glad to read that update Joy. So glad you have been able to finish some of the pill routine as I know you are too. Wishing I could be there on the 23rd. but I have a new med situation that I have a drs appointment for assessment and treatment at 10. Rats!! Have a great session and enjoy all the smiling faces. I know everyone will be thrilled to have their 'yoga mom' back where she belongs!! Haha. !

Joy Vera No worries, Pat. I'll see you when you can make it. Hope the med situation is addressed & resolved ... Read more

Joy Vera No worries, Pat. I'll see you when you can make it. Hope the med situation is addressed & resolved soon. Thanks & be well.

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2030 days ago

Ann Rosenbaum posted a note for Joy that says:

So happy to hear all the good reports. Abundant well wishes as you continue your perfect healing. See you soon.

Joy Vera Thanks, Ann. See you soon.

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2030 days ago

Judy Reeves posted a note for Joy that says:

It sounds like we will see you soon. Glad you are progressing forward. See you soon!!!

Joy Vera You will for sure. Thanks, Joy

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2033 days ago

Pat Anderson posted a note for Joy that says:

Joy, this sounds so great!! Glad you are enjoying such rewarding progress after your surgery. I am excited about you being back to yoga too!! (Selfishly ...Read more

Joy, this sounds so great!! Glad you are enjoying such rewarding progress after your surgery. I am excited about you being back to yoga too!! (Selfishly I admit). But you are so good at teaching that I know everyone benefits from your classes. Thanks for keeping us all advised of your progress.

Joy Vera Thanks, Pat. I'll be back before you know it!

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2036 days ago

Marsha Rinier posted a note for Joy that says:

Great journal entry today! Very happy for you. Love hearing good news. See you in yoga class soon. My sister, Nancy, sends her regards.

Joy Vera Thanks & I'll look forward to seeing you soon too. Please say hi to Nancy for me when you get a chan ... Read more

Joy Vera Thanks & I'll look forward to seeing you soon too. Please say hi to Nancy for me when you get a chance.

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2036 days ago

Karen McBride posted a note for Joy that says:

Great news, Joy! I will be in Brazil chasing birds from 7/18 to 7/31, so will see you as soon as I get back. Love, Karen

Joy Vera Yes, it's going well I think. Enjoy the Brazilian birds!

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2037 days ago

Shirley Harmes posted a note for Joy that says:

We have been on a road trip for 3 weeks -- Maine, Florida,Home-- so I missed reading your journal. Such great news to hear! You are indeed a survivor. Life ...Read more

We have been on a road trip for 3 weeks -- Maine, Florida,Home-- so I missed reading your journal. Such great news to hear! You are indeed a survivor. Life is Good!

Joy Vera Oh yeah! Welcome home.

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2037 days ago

Judy Reeves posted a note for Joy that says:

We were all excited (and some clapped) when Jenny announced her last day would be July 18th. Everyone is anticipating your return! She is OK but not YOU. Unfortunately ...Read more

We were all excited (and some clapped) when Jenny announced her last day would be July 18th. Everyone is anticipating your return! She is OK but not YOU. Unfortunately the tomatoes are done. I pulled up all the plants today. I collected some green tomatoes hoping they will turn. If you are a fried green tomatoes person I can drop some by. See you soon.

Joy Vera I'm looking forward to coming back too, Judy. Glad you all found Jenny OK. I felt very fortunate th ... Read more

Joy Vera I'm looking forward to coming back too, Judy. Glad you all found Jenny OK. I felt very fortunate that she was willing to fill in for such a long stretch. I've never made fried green tomatoes so I'd better pass on those. We sure enjoyed the red ones though. Thanks again for those.

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2044 days ago

Ann Rosenbaum posted a note for Joy that says:

As always, so glad to receive your weekly update and hear about your progress and continued recovery and wellness. Sending lots of light!

Joy Vera I can use that, Ann. Thanks!

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2046 days ago

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Judy Reeves posted a note for Joy that says:

Glad you are improving daily and be real happy to have you back for Yoga!

Joy Vera Thanks, Judy. Me too.

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2050 days ago

Pat Anderson posted a note for Joy that says:

I am so excited by your awesome 6 weeks report, Joy!! Thank you for sharing such a positive report. I know that many others have been encourged by reading ...Read more

I am so excited by your awesome 6 weeks report, Joy!! Thank you for sharing such a positive report. I know that many others have been encourged by reading it and that's a gift for everyone!! It's thrilling to hear you're doing some normal things again. Yea!

Joy Vera Me too, Pat. Thanks!

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2051 days ago

Ann Rosenbaum posted a note for Joy that says:

Great news! So pleased to hear all is well. Miss you and so happy you got a little yoga happening!

Joy Vera Thanks, Ann. Miss you too!

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2054 days ago

Karen McBride posted a note for Joy that says:

Great news, Joy! I am so happy for you and for all of us groupies! Karen

Joy Vera Thanks so much, Karen. Take care.

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2057 days ago

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Shirley Harmes posted a note for Joy that says:

Love reading about your progress. May healing vibes continue.

Joy Vera Thanks, Shirley. Yes, I'd say things are going well.

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2060 days ago

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Marsha Rinier posted a note for Joy that says:

Good to hear things are looking up! 4 days a week in rehab! That is so much better than dragging it out for 12 weeks. We all miss you at Yoga. Keep on keeping ...Read more

Good to hear things are looking up! 4 days a week in rehab! That is so much better than dragging it out for 12 weeks. We all miss you at Yoga. Keep on keeping on!

Joy Vera I agree although that is only part of the reason. I have at least 3 doctors' appointments that fall ... Read more

Joy Vera I agree although that is only part of the reason. I have at least 3 doctors' appointments that fall during that period & I'll have to miss those sessions. So, even then, I'll still get in 3 per week. That said, you are right - the primary strategy was to move through rehab more quickly. Miss you all too.

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2060 days ago

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Pat A posted a note for Joy that says:

Joy, So glad the 1st rehab session went well. Nice to have a little more energy. Has been pretty busy around here. I do like reading about your progress ...Read more

Joy, So glad the 1st rehab session went well. Nice to have a little more energy. Has been pretty busy around here. I do like reading about your progress and am thinking that its been awesome! keep up the healing and building your strength back! Your positive thinking helps too, I'm sure.

Joy Vera Thanks, Pat. Will do.

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2062 days ago

Sharon Cassidy posted a note for Joy that says:

Joy, ACE inhibitors can cause cough. Here is a website that lists the common ACE inhibitors. https://www.medicinenet.com/ace_inhibitors/article.htm#what_are_ace_inhibitors_and_how_do_they_work_mechanism_of_action ...Read more

Joy Vera Hi Sharon. Prior to surgery I was taking Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, but it was discontinued at th ... Read more

Joy Vera Hi Sharon. Prior to surgery I was taking Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, but it was discontinued at the hospital & I'm not taking it now. For what it's worth, I didn't have a cough while I was taking it. I'm not coughing as much as I was after my last surgery when I developed the pleural effusion that ultimately required the thoracenteses. It resembles that one though, in that, I either barely have it in the morning or not at all. It develops as the day progresses & is present more in the afternoon/evening. When I lie down to sleep, it's gone again. Strange, huh? I'll be seeing my surgeon next Wednesday & one of the questions I have is - do you hear any fluid on my lungs? He knows about the issues I had last time & the fluid problem is why he had me stay at the HH so long. I'll ask about an echo too. Thanks for checking in & for the link.

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2062 days ago

I posted a note for Joy that says:

Joy, ACE inhibitors can also cause cough. Are you on an ACE inhibitor?

Joy Vera I did take one prior to surgery but not afterward.

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2064 days ago

Shirley Harmes posted a note for Joy that says:

We've been out of town for a couple weeks so caught up on your entries. So pleased you are progressing even at what you believe is a snail's pace. All sounds ...Read more

We've been out of town for a couple weeks so caught up on your entries. So pleased you are progressing even at what you believe is a snail's pace. All sounds positive.

Joy Vera Yes, it is definitely positive, Shirley. Thanks!

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2065 days ago

Ann Rosenbaum posted a note for Joy that says:

So happy to see your update and know you are in good, loving hands. Many well wishes for your every day improvement. Hugs, Ann 🤗

Joy Vera Thank you, Ann.

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2067 days ago

Rebecca Ruben posted a note for Joy that says:

So glad to learn how well you are doing for just three weeks. You are so Zen that I can only imagine a steady recovery. Slow and steady always makes the finish ...Read more

So glad to learn how well you are doing for just three weeks. You are so Zen that I can only imagine a steady recovery. Slow and steady always makes the finish line. Hugs. Namaste'

Joy Vera Good to hear from you, Rebecca. Slow, yes. Steady? I'm trying. Thanks & be well.

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