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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCalifornia Peggy is doing better each day.
As many of you know, California Peggy had surgery on Monday at the UCLA Ronald Raygun hospital. (Did I spell that right?) Following the surgery there was an episode of very fast heart rate, which the doctors think was brought on by the stress of the surgery and won't recur, The surgeon has spoken with Peggy's regular cardiologist about changing one of her drugs. There was a lot of congestion right after the surgery, which made it hard for me to understand what she was saying, but this has gradually gotten better. At first she was having trouble sleeping, but this too has gradually gotten better. There's still no word as to when she might come home.
orleans
(36,870 posts)i know so many are worried about her.
please let her know we are sending her love and love and love for her speedy recovery and wellness
niyad
(131,999 posts)Thank you so very much, Lionel. I know you have so much going on, and we appreciate you taking time to let us know.
Please know that you are all in our hearts and prayers. huggggs for you and Peggy.
(ps. yes, you spelled it right!)
DarthDem
(5,461 posts)All of my very best to her and to you. I'm delighted you were so kind to take the time to post this and we're all pulling for her to get home as soon and as safely as possible!!
blm
(114,623 posts)💐💐💐
applegrove
(131,910 posts)Skittles
(171,424 posts)Grim Chieftain
(1,667 posts)Please let her know her DU family is sending love and healing vibes her way. Thanks so much for the update.
BidenRocks
(3,202 posts)Newsmax causes cardiac issues.
Thank you for the update!
lastlib
(28,145 posts)I think anybody who watches it is ever able to hold cogent thoughts in their head again.
IcyPeas
(25,391 posts)SheltieLover
(79,986 posts)Continuing to hold Peggy, her family, & caregivers in healing vibes.
littlemissmartypants
(33,072 posts)KT2000
(22,129 posts)sending healing vibes to California Peggy!
Jim__
(15,204 posts)Raine
(31,169 posts)LoisB
(12,915 posts)fierywoman
(8,566 posts)Rhiannon12866
(254,760 posts)Please tell Peggy that we're all thinking of her and sending those powerful DU vibes for her safe and complete recovery!!!
littlemissmartypants
(33,072 posts)canetoad
(20,714 posts)Keep 'em coming.
PCIntern
(28,295 posts)montanacowboy
(6,707 posts)wishing all the best to Peggy
byronius
(7,966 posts)C Moon
(13,615 posts)Dunc
(245 posts)irisblue
(37,422 posts)progressoid
(53,120 posts)Fla Dem
(27,593 posts)DFW
(60,101 posts)What she had does not exactly qualify as minor surgery, and constant monitoring for clotting is imperative in the beginning. It sounds like she is getting good care from seasoned professionals, and that is the best news one can hope for from external sources. She also has a high will to be live, which is the other necessary half of the equation for recovery, so it sounds like there are solid reasons to be optimistic. Stilldont plan participation in any marathons for at least the next six weeks.
Emile
(42,089 posts)Grumpy Old Guy
(4,301 posts)lamp_shade
(15,461 posts)malaise
(295,594 posts)Sending hugs
Easterncedar
(6,165 posts)Love to you and Peggy.
ribrepin
(1,898 posts)Don't forget to take care of yourself
livetohike
(24,242 posts)in my thoughts as she recovers. Hope she gets home soon
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hlthe2b
(113,761 posts)It sounds as though her (not all that unexpected) complications are being well managed and she is improving every day.
Let her know our massive wave of healing wishes surround her and a record-breaking cyber
CaliforniaPeggy, We miss you and can't wait to welcome you back!
ornotna
(11,461 posts)Wishing Cal Peggy a smooth and comfortable recovery.
Callalily
(15,375 posts)I'm continuing to send healing vibes her way.
Solly Mack
(96,873 posts)Maeve
(43,453 posts)My mom was also a Peggy, so her name always catches my eye
democrank
(12,555 posts)A hug for dear CaliforniaPeggy~
highplainsdem
(61,802 posts)More prayers, healing vibes and
for her.
mgardener
(2,344 posts)Vinca
(53,883 posts)George McGovern
(11,761 posts)orangecrush
(30,105 posts)Hope she goes home soon.
twodogsbarking
(18,584 posts)surfered
(13,215 posts)FalloutShelter
(14,422 posts)Sending healing energy for dear Peggy.
Hoping she will be back with us soon, back at the market taking beautiful photographs.
Buddyzbuddy
(2,517 posts)quaint
(4,996 posts)💗 🌹🙏
mwmisses4289
(3,987 posts)wendyb-NC
(4,670 posts)Praying for her complete recovery and sending hugs and healing vibes to her and her loved ones
Ocelot II
(130,358 posts)TexLaProgressive
(12,722 posts)Turbineguy
(40,011 posts)róisín_dubh
(12,308 posts)Continued good vibes that shes on the mend! I miss her wit!
CaptainTruth
(8,182 posts)So many of us are thinking of her & all her loved ones.
Diamond_Dog
(40,436 posts)Please let her know of our love and concern and best wishes to be home and on the mend soon!
Scrivener7
(59,378 posts)It's hard to be the one in the waiting room. Take care of yourself.
mokeyz
(110 posts)🩷💙🤍💛💚❤️
MLAA
(19,731 posts)Kali
(56,820 posts)Thank you. Sending famous DU vibes.
IbogaProject
(5,848 posts)We were collectively concerned and there have been threads each day asking about her.
ms liberty
(11,199 posts)angrychair
(12,220 posts)So great to hear she is on the road to recovery!
Chellee
(2,300 posts)You are appreciated! Sending positive energy Peggy's way!
Bettie
(19,631 posts)best wishes to her for a full recovery.
evolves
(5,834 posts)Continuing to send good wishes for you, Dear Peggy!
pandr32
(14,212 posts)I am sure she wants to go home and hopefully she will be able to do so soon. The surgery is over and the recovery is underway. Good thoughts and virtual hugs from me for California Peggy.
karin_sj
(1,366 posts)So many people here were worried. Thank you for the update.
JMCKUSICK
(5,935 posts)We so appreciate the update and of course, the good news. Thank you for filling such an important role right now as we were all on edge waiting and hoping for the best.
Thank you for giving that to us.
Please give her our 💕😘 and reading these comments might be therapeutic for her.
God Speed
bluestarone
(22,065 posts)TYVM!! Group hugs for her and you!!
CurtEastPoint
(19,994 posts)FM123
(10,366 posts)We have all been so worried. Please let her know that we are still here rooting for her and sending her all our best wishes.
naftali
(18 posts)Glad to hear that! 🙌 Wishing California Peggy a smooth and speedy recoverymay each day bring more strength and positivity. 💙
niyad
(131,999 posts)boonecreek
(1,497 posts)spooky3
(38,565 posts)Walleye
(44,630 posts)redstatebluegirl
(12,822 posts)Thanks for the update!
SergeStorms
(20,493 posts)And thank you for the updates, Lionel Mandrake.
doublethink
(7,330 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(16,090 posts)As you can see a lot of us were worried. I'm happy that she's on the mend. Please let her know that we love her 😘
Nevilledog
(55,056 posts)Thank you so much for the update.
gademocrat7
(11,911 posts)Wishing Peggy a good recovery. Sending her healing hugs and prayers.💙🤗
PatSeg
(53,201 posts)Miles Archer
(22,935 posts)Thank you for sharing the great news.
plcdude
(5,334 posts)she is in our thoughts. Hang in there Peggy.
mnhtnbb
(33,323 posts)Having had enough hospitalizations to last a lifetime, I know all too well how difficult it is to get ANY sleep in the hospital. Glad to hear that is going better for her.
We are all looking forward to hearing from her when she feels up to it!
Erda
(230 posts)May she get better each day and fully heal.
3catwoman3
(29,296 posts)And a cyber hug to our dear California Peggy -
Initech
(108,605 posts)awesomerwb1
(5,091 posts)GoneOffShore
(18,018 posts)Tikki
(15,119 posts)Tikki
Figarosmom
(11,670 posts)blogslug
(39,152 posts)We love you, Peggy. Get better soon. 💖
City Lights
(25,768 posts)bagimin
(1,700 posts)from Florida.
Alice Kramden
(2,941 posts)Thanks for the update
Dan
(5,139 posts)DUgosh
(3,137 posts)KitFox
(549 posts)grateful for this encouraging update. We send our collective healing energy to her straight from our hearts. 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
AllaN01Bear
(29,326 posts)liberalla
(11,072 posts)Keep strong Peggy!
Thank you for this news!
Scottie Mom
(5,838 posts)I was on DU yesterday looking for info on how Peggy is doing. She is in my healing thoughts. Hopefully she will be feeling better and be able to go home. Hospitals are HORRIBLE places to be. I am sure she misses her home and her usual surroundings. Thinking of her several times daily and sending strength for healing and recovery.
Playingmantis
(617 posts)chowder66
(12,195 posts)HeartsCanHope
(1,655 posts)I have checked every day for an update, and so grateful that she's doing better. Look forward to California Peggy
back here on DU posting her beautiful pictures! Sending healing vibes to California Peggy and much love to her and her family.
Niagara
(11,746 posts)Sending CaPeggy healing and positive vibes!
malthaussen
(18,556 posts)She'll be out back taking moon shots before you know it.
-- Mal
Pisces
(6,220 posts)kentuck
(115,388 posts)Get well, Peggy!
NEOH
(302 posts)Wonderful news!! Thanks for the updates!
FuzzyRabbit
(2,211 posts)Given her age, any surgery can cause problems, so it is a relief that she is improving. I pray that she continues to improve.
I think of her every time I turn on my computer as I us one of her moon photos as the desktop image.

