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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: February 27, 2016

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PJ Fugitt posted a photo

9 years ago (August 31, 2016)

The Night Owl returns 3:17am

👍 Rita Savelis, Bridget Sawmiller and reacted to this

Catie B

So sorry, PJ. Hoping this eases for you. Hearing you, though. Asleep around 2. Awake at 5.

Rita Savelis

I think I woke up at 3AM and just waited for morning for about 6 weeks after surgery....

Amy Dorsey

Me too! Love you PJ! Cute post btw!

PJ Fugitt posted an update

9 years ago (August 19, 2016)

First Blessings to Everyone on this site. With out your inspiration, prayers, insightful wisdom, thoughts, and sharing I am not sure this ole single girl could have made this journey. I want you all to know that I never felt alone in Cleveland. It was such an incredible and amazing... Read more.

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Bridget Sawmiller

Love your attitude, blessed that our paths crossed and it was exactly what I needed before my surgery, physically, emotionally and spiritually. You are amazing, continued prayers for your successful recovery, love you heart sister!!!

Catie B

Congratulations on your homecoming! And I'm so glad CC was a tremendous experience and gave you the chance to meet Amy and Bridget! Hope heart rate and BP come back to baseline quickly, PJ. May I ask, how did they get you through post op pain, if you can't take... Read more.

Amy Dorsey

Ditto sweet lady! You were the Angel I needed at exactly the right time! Heart sisters forever! Love you! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

PJ Fugitt

Catie thank you for your well wishes. In ICU they gave me Fentanyl but it made me very nauseous with roller coaster effects and horrible shakes. They took me off that and ended up putting lidocaine patches on either side of my incision and Tylenol of all things! Hah! Not... Read more.

David C

Welcome home! I am sure your BP will get to normal. I think we all have a few funny spikes along recovery. The funniest thing I had happen in the step down room was a little [half an hour?] of Afib when my family was in the room. My mom... Read more.

Barbara Laurie

PJ, so glad you're back home in the Great State of Texas, alive, on the road to recovery and , it seems, ready to take on the world again! What a blessing for everyone here to know you a bit and share this journey. ❤️❤️❤️

Catie B

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I hope your BP is behaving itself now. I'm sorry you have so much trouble with medications. It's surprising to hear Tylenol helps much--it's one of the few things I can take. But it doesn't "sound" strong and you wouldn't expect... Read more.

PJ Fugitt posted an update

9 years ago (August 1, 2016)

Surgery 5 days ago. Starting Day 3 in step down. Stayed extra day in ICU due to pain meds - rolling nausea and completely out of it. Now in own room getting a little sleep. From reports all went well with OHS. Very very grateful to all of you and... Read more.

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Amy Dorsey

So happy to hear from you. I'll be there Wednesday💗

Lise Bowles

Wow PJ, I had no idea you would post so soon, isn't it wonderful that you are on the other side! One day at a time to be sure! Washing hair sounds like something I would want to put on my list of goals as well, I was wondering about... Read more.

Susan Schweter

Glad to hear you are through the rough part. Soon you will look back and think, "that wasn't so bad". I'm sending prayers that your recovery will go smoothly and quickly.

Rita Savelis

You're doing great PJ. My first shower/hair wash was 15 days (!) after OHS and I needed much assistance. Take care!

Kate Watson

So glad to hear everything went well, PJ! Hope your recovery continues to go smoothly!

Amy Dorsey

I didn't get to wash my hair until I came home 7 days later! Good thing I brought some dry shampoo which helped a little bit. I'm sure you will feel so much better if someone can help you wash your hair! See you soon! 💗

Mary Wagner

So glad you are on the other side now! Prayers for continued healing and no complications!

Catie B

So pleased to see your post and that you've come through and are on the mend. So sorry for the early nausea! Walking and washing sound good and your attitude sounds great. May you get stronger each day!

Joanne Casserly

PJ they kept me in ICU too long, kept telling me they wanted to watch me and that is all, all these people were coming and going and I was there and everyone telling me, I looked great, well long story short, I went into A Fib and back into... Read more.

Steven A Husted

i agree with what you said i know it will feel great to have your hair washed may you have a smooth recovery best wishes and prayers

Wanda Mroz

Wonderful! Welcome to the other side! I'm so glad everything went well.... Continued smooth recovery!💞

Bridget Sawmiller

So, so great to meet you yesterday and spend some time with you. You look fantastic! Continued prayers for a wonderful recovery and a great rehab. Do you know when you are getting discharged yet?

Mary K

Dry shampoo is a godsend. All that Cleveland Clinic would allow me was a shower cap thing with a Terry liner infused with some kind of cleaner. Yuk. Did little or nothing for my hair. The dry shampoo at least absorbs the oils and then you can scrub it out... Read more.