Martha Morrill - Heart Valve Journal

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1026 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut, Ed Eller reacted to this

What a wild (sort of wonderful) two weeks it's been!!?! SO grateful to have the surgery beHIND me, and on the healing path - each day better than the ...Read more

What a wild (sort of wonderful) two weeks it's been!!?! SO grateful to have the surgery beHIND me, and on the healing path - each day better than the previous. I am overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support... I had no idea that this site had so much to offer. I look forward to spending more time here, and responding to the lovely posts. I am sleeping aLOT since getting out of the hospital... lungs seem to be my focus right now. It is great to be home... thank you all for your support. Blessings to all!

Klara Čičić Wow Martha you sound so happy and positive! Good for you! Bless you and keep on healing...

Ana Brusso Hi Martha, so good to hear you are getting better every day. Your friend Jaime who kept us posted was ... Read more

Ana Brusso Hi Martha, so good to hear you are getting better every day. Your friend Jaime who kept us posted was awesome. You are right about this site, is unique and we are all so grateful for it. Adam Pick’s gift to us. God bless you Martha and keep on posting.

Rose Madura Martha! You sound so great. Glad all is well. You'll find that naps are common. Listen to your body... Read more

Rose Madura Martha! You sound so great. Glad all is well. You'll find that naps are common. Listen to your body and take one day at a time.

Susan Eckermann Congratulations Martha! You sound great! One day at a time. Wishing you continued healing and strengt ... Read more

Susan Eckermann Congratulations Martha! You sound great! One day at a time. Wishing you continued healing and strength!

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1028 days ago

Adam Pick, Klara Čičić, Patsy Stewart and 1 other reacted to this

Martha is finally home and recouping. She is well, happy, and getting better!!

Adam Pick

Welcome Home!!!

Richard Munson Nice you are home. I love pet pictures also.

Ana Brusso Hi Martha, great smile. Feels good to be home ha? Continued good health and recovery. God bless you ... Read more

Ana Brusso Hi Martha, great smile. Feels good to be home ha? Continued good health and recovery. God bless you

Rose Madura You look very happy to be home Martha and I don't blame you. So happy you are doing well.

Pamela Gregory So glad you are home!

your doggy looks very happy to see you

Deena Z No place like home. Normalizing is on it's way.

Ed Eller Congratulations! That's a great milestone.

Greg Lewis Congratulations!! Nothing like home!

Patsy Stewart Welcome home, Martha!~❤️

Timothy Andre Home sweet home ❤️

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1031 days ago

Adam Pick, Ed Eller, Patsy Stewart and 6 others reacted to this

Adam Pick Lookin' good Martha!

Marie Myers I thought popsicles were given after tonsillectomies…

Ana Brusso Great to see you Martha! We are all rooting for you. Continued good health and God bless you

Danielle Elizabeth Looking great and in good spirits! Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!

Pamela Gregory Glad you are doing better!

Richard Munson I suddenly have an urge for a popsicle. Better yet a fudgeacle

Ana Brusso Go ahead Richard go for it.

Susan Lynn Looking good, Martha! Almost home - hang in there!

Rose Madura Looking marvelous Martha. You look like you are enjoying your popcicle.

Kristian M. Wow!! I remember the nurse giving me a popsicle when I was in ICU and OMG I felt like I was in heaven ... Read more

Kristian M. Wow!! I remember the nurse giving me a popsicle when I was in ICU and OMG I felt like I was in heaven!! lol. Glad you are recovering well.

Holly Wale Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear you are on the mend.

Thomas Brusstar It looks like a red popsicle: that's important for replacing red blood cells!

Marie Myers Love that comment,Thomas!

Deena Z Martha, you made it though it all! You look so comfy and you even have a window! Congrats!!!!

Martha Morrillposted an update

1032 days ago

Klara Čičić, Susan Lynn, Rose Madura reacted to this

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 12:45 pm - Martha is doing well and improving. She is on heavy meds for pain, but she feels ok. They are focused on improving her lung capacity ...Read more

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 12:45 pm - Martha is doing well and improving. She is on heavy meds for pain, but she feels ok. They are focused on improving her lung capacity and there is progress. Martha's surgeon said she can be released on Friday, and she is very excited to hear the news. I want to give kudos to the staff at Medical City Heart Hospital for their excellent and caring service. These folks are truly wonderful! Martha could not receive better care.

Susan Lynn I'm sorry Martha is having so much pain, but it sounds like they are addressing it. I'm sure she wi... Read more

Susan Lynn I'm sorry Martha is having so much pain, but it sounds like they are addressing it. I'm sure she will feel better once she's at home. Even though Martha is getting excellent care, there's definitely no place like home. Thanks for the update and please tell Martha that she remains in our prayers!!

Rose Madura So glad she is doing well but sorry about the pain. It's important to stay ahead of it.

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1032 days ago

Klara Čičić, Rose Madura, Susan Lynn and 1 other reacted to this

Tuesday 5:00 pm - Martha continues to make progress. Her walks are less tiresome and her voice is clearer. She has low energy and her pain has been present ...Read more

Tuesday 5:00 pm - Martha continues to make progress. Her walks are less tiresome and her voice is clearer. She has low energy and her pain has been present more than not. It continues to be a mission of managing her overall vitals. All her tubes have been removed which makes her feel much better. While she can talk, I recommend that she keep it to a minimum because she starts to cough, and that is a quite painful event.

Her doctor said she may remain hospitalized until Thursday or Friday.

Ana Brusso It’s better for her to stay in the hospital until they normalize her pain and vitals. We know how p ... Read more

Ana Brusso It’s better for her to stay in the hospital until they normalize her pain and vitals. We know how painful it is to cough. Thank you for the updates. She will remain in our prayers.

Deena Z Progress. Hope that she is eating well to tackle the anemia on top of the blood loss during the sur... Read more

Deena Z Progress. Hope that she is eating well to tackle the anemia on top of the blood loss during the surgery. I was told red meat is the best thing to eat to bring up the hemoglobin. Dont know if Martha will eat such, but wanted to share.

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1034 days ago

Susan Eckermann, Laurel Howard-Boardman, Rose Madura and 3 others reacted to this

Sunday 7:15 pm - Horray! Martha was released from the ICU and had moved to a regular room. Her draining tubes have been removed and has been walking much better. ...Read more

Sunday 7:15 pm - Horray! Martha was released from the ICU and had moved to a regular room. Her draining tubes have been removed and has been walking much better. They are focused now on improving her red blood cell count, oxygen level, and blood pressure. It has been a great day!

Thank you all for your support of Marth's journey!! She feels truly blessed and grateful for all your well wishes and Love.

Rose Madura Wonderful news! Thanks for keeping us updated. We care and wish Martha an uneventful recovery.

Marie Myers So good to hear! Progress….

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1035 days ago

Holly Wale reacted to this

Saturday 6:45 pm - Hi everyone. We did not know until today that Martha came into the hospital with anemia, which somewhat accounts for her weakness. She has ...Read more

Saturday 6:45 pm - Hi everyone. We did not know until today that Martha came into the hospital with anemia, which somewhat accounts for her weakness. She has low blood pressure because of the loss of blood from the surgery, but all is stable. The task now is to improve her red blood cell count. Currently, she is in good spirits but weak. Martha will move into a regular room tomorrow and will most likely be released on Wednesday or Thursday.

Ana Brusso Praying for Martha’s anemia to be remedied and she can get stronger. 🙏❤️

Kimberly Eisenhut Good News! Thank you for the update, sounds like progress :)

Greg Lewis Good news! Thanks!

Rose Madura Glad she is making progress. Thanks for the informative updates.

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1036 days ago

Holly Wale, Rose Madura reacted to this

Fri 2:45 pm - Martha is doing much better. She is tired but alert and is walking a little more each time. Getting better by the hour.

She is very ...Read more

Fri 2:45 pm - Martha is doing much better. She is tired but alert and is walking a little more each time. Getting better by the hour.

She is very grateful for all your love and support!!

Linda Kincheloe Sending heartfelt wishes for continued daily improvement. We love you

Susan Eckermann That is great news! Thoughts & prayers for continued progress, strength, and some nice rest.

Rose Madura Wonderful news! Thank you for the update.

Deena Z Sounds like Martha turned the corner. Awesome. The walking really helps! The hardest part is just ... Read more

Deena Z Sounds like Martha turned the corner. Awesome. The walking really helps! The hardest part is just getting out of bed and the first few steps. It is amazing how much she will improve in the next couple of days. #hardest.part.is.over.

Greg Lewis Very good to hear! Most of us dont know each other, but there is a connection between people who have ... Read more

Greg Lewis Very good to hear! Most of us dont know each other, but there is a connection between people who have gone through this, and when one of us is recovering, it means a lot! So Martha, thats really great news! Keep going forward! First you dangle, then stand, then walk, then run!

Martha Morrillposted a journal

1037 days ago

Susan Eckermann, Kimberly Eisenhut, Patsy Stewart and 2 others reacted to this

Friday 10:00 am - Martha had a rough night dealing with the breathing mask. Currently, she’s super tired and has painful cramping. They have removed her pacemaker, ...Read more

Friday 10:00 am - Martha had a rough night dealing with the breathing mask. Currently, she’s super tired and has painful cramping. They have removed her pacemaker, and heart and lung monitors since she has stabilized. She is scheduled to walk in a little while, so it's all good progress. Right now the focus is on pain management, getting nutrition in her, and rest.

Patsy Stewart Sounds like she’s slowly improving. She’ll feel like a hero when she returns from her walk….and ... Read more

Patsy Stewart Sounds like she’s slowly improving. She’ll feel like a hero when she returns from her walk….and she is a hero! Keep getting better, Martha!

Susan Lynn As Patsy said, Martha will feel like a hero after that walk! Recovery will pick up some speed in... Read more

Susan Lynn As Patsy said, Martha will feel like a hero after that walk! Recovery will pick up some speed in the next week or two. Longer walks and more accomplishments are ahead!

Ana Brusso Martha is a warrior and she will continue to recover. We are rooting for her. Blessings 🙏❤️

Rose Madura Praying for you and Martha. She's a super warrior.

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1038 days ago

Susan Lynn, Susan Eckermann, Jamie Martinez and 4 others reacted to this

Thursday 9:48 am - Martha is doing ok. Her pain level has improved. Oxygen and blood ph is a little off, but not unusual for this stage in the recovery. The ...Read more

Thursday 9:48 am - Martha is doing ok. Her pain level has improved. Oxygen and blood ph is a little off, but not unusual for this stage in the recovery. The nurses are taking measures to stabilize her condition, so no concern. She is getting excellent care.

Susan Lynn Thank you for the update! These cardiac professionals are very well-trained and committed to minimi... Read more

Susan Lynn Thank you for the update! These cardiac professionals are very well-trained and committed to minimizing patient discomfort. I'm glad to hear Martha's recovery is progressing and that she is receiving excellent care. Prayers for you, both!

Patsy Stewart Thank you for the updates. Thank God for excellent care and the knowledge our healthcare workers have ... Read more

Patsy Stewart Thank you for the updates. Thank God for excellent care and the knowledge our healthcare workers have! Martha will soon be up and walking before you know it. Go, Martha!! ~❤️

Marie Myers Praying for continued progress.

Rose Madura Me too!

Martha Morrillposted an update

1038 days ago

Klara Čičić, Rose Madura, Deena Z and 4 others reacted to this

Martha is doing well in ICU. Her breathing tube has been removed, and they are focused on managing her pain and overall regulatory system. She can hear me, ...Read more

Martha is doing well in ICU. Her breathing tube has been removed, and they are focused on managing her pain and overall regulatory system. She can hear me, so it's good that she is not completely out.

Rose Madura Great to hear. Thanks for the update.

Deena Z So good to hear, tomorrow she will be more awake.

Marie Myers Very good! You will be talking to her soon!

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1039 days ago

Susan Lynn, Holly Wale, Robie Lovinger and 3 others reacted to this

Hi dear friends and family! I just spoke with Martha's doctor and he said the surgery went very well. She will be transferred to the ICU in around 45 minutes ...Read more

Hi dear friends and family! I just spoke with Martha's doctor and he said the surgery went very well. She will be transferred to the ICU in around 45 minutes and should be there for around 48 hrs. I'll update her journal as I see how she is progressing. Thank you all for your care and support!! I know she feels you and appreciates you all very much.

Jaime

Klara Čičić Yaaay, that's a great news! Wishing her smooth recovery and a lot of strength!

Susan Lynn Thank you for the update, Jaime! Please tell Martha we're cheering for her!!

Marie Myers Great news! Keep us posted!

Angela Meletiadis Smooth recovery to you, Martha!!!

Ana Brusso That’s great news. Thank you for updating us. God bless Martha and you Jaime 🙏❤️

Pamela Gregory Wonderful news! Thanks for the update

Martha Morrillposted an update

1039 days ago

Brady Busch, Kimberly Eisenhut reacted to this

I was recently diagnosed w/critical aortic stenosis😲 having valve replacement surgery in the morning… SO ready to get this surgery behind me and on my ...Read more

I was recently diagnosed w/critical aortic stenosis😲 having valve replacement surgery in the morning… SO ready to get this surgery behind me and on my healing path. I am grateful to have stumbled upon your website!

Klara Čičić Good luck dear Martha

Pamela Gregory Best of Luck to you Martha

Patsy Stewart Sending prayers your way.

Rose Madura Please keep us updated! Godspeed.