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333 days ago

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It's my 3-year Valversary and I'm doing great! working out 3 times a week and try to walk every day, and of course, running after this little one helps a lot. ...Read more

It's my 3-year Valversary and I'm doing great! working out 3 times a week and try to walk every day, and of course, running after this little one helps a lot. lol. Wishing all of you who have upcoming surgeries great success!

Susan Lynn Happy Third Anniversary!! Beautiful photo and I love the banner!!!

Christine Maiorano Happy Third Anniversary!

Deena Z What a neat banner. And even more so that you
paused to reflect and give thanks for your surgery ... Read more

Deena Z What a neat banner. And even more so that you
paused to reflect and give thanks for your surgery 3 years ago. I remember you well, Michael, because I had my surgery a little more than a week before yours and we were exchanging "notes" online about whether we could drink wine, etc. So cheers!

Valerie Allen Happy Valversary, and thanks for the well wishes!

Dan Fouratt Congrats

Grace Mason Awesome!! 👍🏼

Ana Brusso What a great picture, that little one loves you. Congratulations on your third anniversary, continued ... Read more

Ana Brusso What a great picture, that little one loves you. Congratulations on your third anniversary, continued good health and God bless you 🙏❤️👍

Rose Madura Congratulations! The little one is happy you are celebrating! My husband and I celebrate every year. ... Read more

Rose Madura Congratulations! The little one is happy you are celebrating! My husband and I celebrate every year. People don't get it but we heart warriors do! 🪖❤️‍🩹💪

Shelly Hubbard congrats

Michael Morrisonposted a journal

699 days ago

Rhodie Jacobson, Mike McKenna, Sara Latina and 4 others reacted to this

It's been a minute since I last posted...a year to be exact. Today marks the 2nd anniversary of my surgery. Feeling great (other than the normal aches and pains ...Read more

It's been a minute since I last posted...a year to be exact. Today marks the 2nd anniversary of my surgery. Feeling great (other than the normal aches and pains of getting old

)! My wife & I joined a Fit Body Bootcamp with some friends last summer and "enjoy" doing that 3 times a week. My cardiologist also is very happy with that and all the progress I've made and has now pushed me back to just annual visits. Oh and I became a grandpa

in December, so all is good. Here's to all of you fellow heart warriors and to those with upcoming surgeries, keep positive, keep active and you'll do great!

Rhodie Jacobson GREAT picture--smiles all around!

Michael Morrison lol...man that pic makes my 5-head look like a 6-head

Deena Z Congrats, Michael! - for both:) . Great feeling. I remember our heart journeys that we shared w... Read more

Deena Z Congrats, Michael! - for both:) . Great feeling. I remember our heart journeys that we shared with each other and this community,;-- our surgeries were close -in-time

Michael Morrison Yes Deena, glad to see you're doing well also!

Ana Brusso Congratulations Michael on your amazing recovery and the gift of a grandchild. God bless you

Klara Čičić Wonderful photo. I am so glad for you, Michael! Seems like you are doing great and have very healthy ... Read more

Klara Čičić Wonderful photo. I am so glad for you, Michael! Seems like you are doing great and have very healthy outlook on life :) wishing you all the best

Rose Madura Wonderful news and a great report! I see a family resemblance in the beautiful picture....

Donna Casaletto Congratulations and what an adorable picture!

Frank Giovanniello What a doll!

Patsy Stewart I LOVE your photo! You look extremely happy and what an adorable grand baby by your side! Congratulat ... Read more

Patsy Stewart I LOVE your photo! You look extremely happy and what an adorable grand baby by your side! Congratulations on your 2nd. Anniversary!

Michael Morrisonposted a photo

1267 days ago

David Augustus, Adam Pick, Joseph Heinzmann and 9 others reacted to this

I'm a graduate! lol ;) Last day of cardiac rehab. So very glad I opted to do that.

Adam Pick Congrats! I couldn't agree more. For me, cardiac rehab was a "game changer" in my physical and ment ... Read more

Adam Pick Congrats! I couldn't agree more. For me, cardiac rehab was a "game changer" in my physical and mental healing. :)

Patsy Stewart Congratulations!! 🎈 What a happy, beautiful smile!

Tracy Fallu Yahoo!!!!!!

Karen Miller Hi Michael, I just came across your story I'm so glad you are doing well. I'm having my surgery 1-11 ... Read more

Karen Miller Hi Michael, I just came across your story I'm so glad you are doing well. I'm having my surgery 1-11-22 I have a bicuspid valve with severe stenosis they are not sure about the aneurysm until they get in there. I'm trying to stay positive by reading all of the success stories because my anxiety is getting the best of me. I know I will be ok I have a great surgeon who said I should do well.

Michael Morrisonposted a photo

1351 days ago

Nancy W, Adam Pick, Phyllis Petersen and 5 others reacted to this

And so Cardiac Rehab begins! 😀

Adam Pick You just brought back a great memory of when I started cardiac rehab. For me, it was a definite turn ... Read more

Adam Pick You just brought back a great memory of when I started cardiac rehab. For me, it was a definite turning point in my recovery. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! If anybody out there has questions about cardiac rehab, here are some links for you to check out.

Adam Pick https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/12/03/cardiac-rehabilitation-program-inte ... Read more

Adam Pick https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/12/03/cardiac-rehabilitation-program-interview-ram-dandillaya/

The Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs -- Facts

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/12/03/cardiac-rehabilitation-program-interview-ram-dandillaya/

Learn why cardiac rehabilitation programs are important for patients after cardiac surgery in this special interview with Dr. Ram Dandillaya.

Adam Pick https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/02/19/start-cardiac-rehabilitation-begin/ ... Read more

Adam Pick https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/02/19/start-cardiac-rehabilitation-begin/

When Do Patients Start Cardiac Rehab After Surgery?

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/02/19/start-cardiac-rehabilitation-begin/

Learn from 27 patients when they started cardiac rehabilitation programs after cardiac surgery.

Michael Morrison Thanks Adam

Deena Z Michael, I am starting week 3 of rehab. It's very gradual, so have patience with the first two week ... Read more

Deena Z Michael, I am starting week 3 of rehab. It's very gradual, so have patience with the first two weeks. I definitely get the value. This is my comparison....it's to driving a Prius. I never really measured my gas efficiency and how my driving made it worse or better. But the Prius forced me to. Every time I turned off my car, a message would light up and score my gas efficiency against my driving mode and it would tell me how I could drive better, such as decrease my acceleration. I no longer have the Prius, but when I got my next car, while there were no messages telling me how well I performed with gas efficiency, I still think about it all the time when I drive. Cardiac rehab does this, and more! Dig in!

Patsy Stewart Good for you! You are going to rock rehab! You too, Deena!
If you do better listening to music, get a ... Read more

Patsy Stewart Good for you! You are going to rock rehab! You too, Deena!
If you do better listening to music, get a set of earbuds that are compatible with your phone or watch. Without them, my mind would take a trip and I couldn’t get some thoughts to go away which made it harder for me. I only used one in my right ear. That way you can hear when someone is talking to you.

Deena Z That’s a great idea, Patsy. Will definitely do it. Music is so motivating! Thanks Rehab Vet!

Michael Morrisonposted a photo

1359 days ago

See my last post for info/context on this pic

Sue Cortner Not a scar from OHS but unfortunately for you looks similar to scar I’ve got after my liver cyst re ... Read more

Sue Cortner Not a scar from OHS but unfortunately for you looks similar to scar I’ve got after my liver cyst removal and gall bladder surgery! And that was 40 years ago.

Civita Fahey yes, that's what mine looked like, maybe even worse because I let it go as I didn't think there was s ... Read more

Civita Fahey yes, that's what mine looked like, maybe even worse because I let it go as I didn't think there was something "wrong' with it.

Michael Morrisonposted a photo

1388 days ago

Rose Madura, Mike Dotson, Lynn Loudermilk and 11 others reacted to this

1st time behind the wheel in over 5 weeks. Felt good to be back on the road

Lynn Loudermilk Michel yea did for me too, 1st time was iffy, but now feels great!

Marie Myers Yes, that was a great feeling!

Deena Z The simple things we take for granted. Congrats to being back doing the simple things, Michael!

Mike Tontillo Hey Michael, I'm just a few days behind you. I can start driving again on Thursday in 2 days. Can't w ... Read more

Mike Tontillo Hey Michael, I'm just a few days behind you. I can start driving again on Thursday in 2 days. Can't wait. Had a few quick questions as we have a lot of similarities. I too had an Inspiris Resilia put in just one day after you. Are you on any medication? I am still on amiodarone and blood pressure beta blockers probably for another 6 weeks. Also, it looked like you had a full sternotomy. Did you have an option of having a smaller minimally invasive mini sternotomy? Thanks and I am glad everything is going well.

Cheryl Mann That smile! Love it!

Adam Pick Love this!!!

Julie M Congrats, Michael, I know that feeling! After my April 2019 OHS (mitral valve replacement, tricuspid ... Read more

Julie M Congrats, Michael, I know that feeling! After my April 2019 OHS (mitral valve replacement, tricuspid repair), I jumped back into things on the first day I was cleared to do them!... Driving the car, mowing the lawn... And I celebrated my one-year-to-the-day post-surgery by getting up on the roof of my house to take down a limb that drove me crazy for months (and to sweep off leaves and debris). (I'd been told it takes a year for the sternum to be totally healed.) Being able to do that at 68 years old was glorious, and after OHS, even more glorious! All best for your continued recovery.

Michael Morrisonposted a photo

1397 days ago

Jill Boroniec, Nancy W, Susan Lynn and 10 others reacted to this

As a former chef, I love to cook. It’s been over 4 weeks since I’ve had the energy to get back in the kitchen. Felt really good to be back in the game. ...Read more

As a former chef, I love to cook. It’s been over 4 weeks since I’ve had the energy to get back in the kitchen. Felt really good to be back in the game. Linguine with homemade tomato, olive, basil sauce

Jill Boroniec Looks amazing!! Strong work chef!

Lynn Loudermilk Michael wow, very cool. I never had training but I was a cook for many years. I am going to try to ... Read more

Lynn Loudermilk Michael wow, very cool. I never had training but I was a cook for many years. I am going to try to start cooling dinners again next weeek.

Yum...

Cheryl Mann That looks fabulous!

Susan Lynn Looks delicious!!

Fred Earls Ok, you upped the challenge on this one! That looks delicious. I'll do my best to fry an egg after su ... Read more

Fred Earls Ok, you upped the challenge on this one! That looks delicious. I'll do my best to fry an egg after surgery.

Deena Z Home made sauce, Michael, you're killin' me. The presentation in the pasta plate has the look of a ... Read more

Deena Z Home made sauce, Michael, you're killin' me. The presentation in the pasta plate has the look of a pro. (Bottle of white, a bottle of red, perhaps a bottle of rose instead:)

Hector Romero That looks delicious how are you doing Mike I had my surgery April 13 it's now the 25 the of April an ... Read more

Hector Romero That looks delicious how are you doing Mike I had my surgery April 13 it's now the 25 the of April and starting to feel much better I got the resillia valve I feel great let me know how everything is Mike

Richard Munson Wow, that looks good. Making me look longingly at my last can of dinty moore beef stew as my wife has ... Read more

Richard Munson Wow, that looks good. Making me look longingly at my last can of dinty moore beef stew as my wife has banned salt.

Patsy Stewart Former chef?? I think you’ve still got it! It looks delicious!

Michael Morrisonposted a photo

1401 days ago

Stephanie Michelle, Heather Juras, Shannon Gray and 1 other reacted to this

So 4 weeks out and the scar is looking pretty good. The glue/scab came off yesterday after my shower.

Stephanie Michelle Looking so great babe!

Marie Myers Healing nicely!

Deena Z Isn't it amazing that it was just four weeks and look how healed you are. Unbelievable!

Susan Lynn Very nice suturing!!

Hector Romero Healing very nice

Michael Morrisonposted a photo

1427 days ago

Sue Cortner, Kathie Morrison, Rose Madura and 15 others reacted to this

Hey all! Thanks for praying and all the supporting. Each day I get a little stronger. Oh and did someone get the license plate of the truck that backed up over ...Read more

Hey all! Thanks for praying and all the supporting. Each day I get a little stronger. Oh and did someone get the license plate of the truck that backed up over me. 😂

Marshall Rader Looking great 😉 My journey just beginning !! I'm sure your mind is somewhat at ease now ? Your pic ... Read more

Marshall Rader Looking great 😉 My journey just beginning !! I'm sure your mind is somewhat at ease now ? Your pictures relaxes my anxiety !!

Kathie Morrison Looking good!

Terry Clark I got the plate. It's the same one that hit me.

Adam Pick Michael, You just made my day.... No my month... No my year with this picture. To see you smiling, a ... Read more

Adam Pick Michael, You just made my day.... No my month... No my year with this picture. To see you smiling, after surgery, wearing an HVS hat has brought a boundary-less joy to my heart. Thanks so much for letting me and our community be a part of your journey to a healthy heart!!! Keep on tickin!

Adam Pick P.S. If you see Dr. Thourani before you are sent on home, please let him know that I say, "Hi!".

Deena Z Michael- so glad to see you doing well. It’s over!!!!! And you are inspiring others already as the ... Read more

Deena Z Michael- so glad to see you doing well. It’s over!!!!! And you are inspiring others already as they near their own day for a stronger heart.

Susan Lynn Looking good, Michael! Keep smiling! ❤

Great to see you Michael, and what a smile. Continued good health and recovery. God bless you

Lynn Loudermilk You are looking great!

Joseph Heinzmann Awesome to see your smile. Prayers help and we'll keep them coming!

Thomas Mathiassen I think the plate read "Nerdz" :) Glad to see you smiling!

Michael Morrisonposted a photo

1430 days ago

Rose Madura, Dan Baltazor and 3 others reacted to this

All checked in. Hooked up to heart monitor, BP a little high. Day of labs and tests and surgery first thing in the morning

Patsy Stewart I see the smile in your eyes! I wish you great success with all of the preparations for your surgery ... Read more

Patsy Stewart I see the smile in your eyes! I wish you great success with all of the preparations for your surgery in the morning. Prayers coming your way. Go, Michael!!

Praying for you Michael, God bless you and write when you can. Blessings

Marie Myers Wishing you a smooth journey through surgery and recovery!

Anooj Zaveri Best of luck, my friend. Echoing above comments for a successful surgery and speedy recovery!

Sue Cortner Nice mask darling! You have really hood taste (in masks and teams). Praying hard that all turns ou ... Read more

Sue Cortner Nice mask darling! You have really hood taste (in masks and teams). Praying hard that all turns out well. Mom

Lynn Loudermilk You will do great!

Michael Morrisonposted a photo

1432 days ago

Marshall Rader, Lynn Loudermilk, Rose Madura and 5 others reacted to this

Wife surprised me today with a “Heart of Hope” pillow

Michael Morrison Oh and I treated myself to a new Cardinals jersey. 😀

Marie Myers Goes well with the cute heart souvenir...

Way to go Michael. Love the Cardinals

Michael Morrisonposted a photo

1444 days ago

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So the doc gave me a picture of my aneurysm (first time I've actually laid eyes on it in 6 years). At 5.0cm, it's not as big as some that are operated on, but ...Read more

So the doc gave me a picture of my aneurysm (first time I've actually laid eyes on it in 6 years). At 5.0cm, it's not as big as some that are operated on, but he said it is very big in length. All that circled part has got to go.

Thomas Brusstar That’s a cool image! Very helpful to see exactly what they are talking about. What is that? Some ... Read more

Thomas Brusstar That’s a cool image! Very helpful to see exactly what they are talking about. What is that? Some kind of CT scan?

Michael Morrison Yes had a CT last week, and this was one of the views that it generated. I got a video of him spinnin ... Read more

Michael Morrison Yes had a CT last week, and this was one of the views that it generated. I got a video of him spinning it around in 3D as well. There were other "cool" views of navigating through the "slices" from head-down perspective, that I wish I had gotten video of, as it really showed just how big that sucker really is!

Susan Lynn Very interesting image. Thanks for sharing!

Marie Myers Looks a lot like mine did...