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CaliforniaPeggy

(156,591 posts) Sun Mar 15, 2026, 02:46 PM 13 hrs ago

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Tomorrow's the day . . . and it's almost here. [View all]

My surgery to remove the cancerous tumor in my right lung happens tomorrow, Monday March 16th. Mine is the first case of the day.

I have to be there between 5 and 5:30 a.m. The surgery is slated to start at 7:30 a.m. PST. It could take 4 hours to accomplish.

All the months of diagnostics, xrays, ct scans, blood work and etc. will culminate tomorrow.

And yes, I'm scared.

The enormity of this surgery is now hitting me. I am working on staying calm throughout the day. My daughter will be here later today so she'll drive me to the hospital.

The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. The irony is not lost on me.

I hope that you will keep me in your thoughts! My deep thanks to all who respond. It means a lot.

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Tomorrow's the day . . . and it's almost here. [View all] CaliforniaPeggy 13 hrs ago OP

I'll be thinking of you Peggy canetoad 13 hrs ago #1

You'll be in my thoughts, my friend.. NewHendoLib 13 hrs ago #2

We'll be there with you! 2naSalit 12 hrs ago #3

All good wishes to you, CaliforniaPeggy. Totally Tunsie 12 hrs ago #4

putting you on my list right now.. will be thinking of you mountain grammy 12 hrs ago #5

Sending you my Faux pas 12 hrs ago #6

Good good good luck... lame54 12 hrs ago #7

You'll be in my thoughts. Solly Mack 12 hrs ago #8

Thinking of you and sending love. Hope22 12 hrs ago #9

You have a whole community rallying behind you with the best thoughts, hopes, and best wishes! hlthe2b 12 hrs ago #10

Positive vibes headed your way! bif 12 hrs ago #11

You got it! tavernier 12 hrs ago #12

Best wishes Peggy dickthegrouch 12 hrs ago #13

And hum along Zackzzzz 12 hrs ago #25

Ignore the name. You'll be in good hands at UCLA! dalton99a 12 hrs ago #14

Positive vibes coming your way from Nashville, TN♥️ spanone 12 hrs ago #15

Will be holding positive thoughts for you and your livetohike 12 hrs ago #16

Never give up the fight The Wizard 12 hrs ago #17

Good luck...best wishes. 🙏❤️ Give us an update when you can. surfered 12 hrs ago #18

All of DU is pulling for you! InstantGratification 12 hrs ago #19

Seconded.nt jfz9580m 12 hrs ago #52

Indeed! leftstreet 11 hrs ago #82

I will be burning sage, beating my drum and summoning healing spirits for you. littlemissmartypants 12 hrs ago #20

I have been thinking about you, dear Peggy Grim Chieftain 12 hrs ago #21

Sending positive vibes your way snacker 12 hrs ago #22

Best vibes & hopes dear Peggy irisblue 12 hrs ago #23

Here's wishing you all the very best! ZDU 12 hrs ago #24

Oh best of skill, luck, and strength to you and team, dear Peggy Kali 12 hrs ago #26

Consider this to be me holding your hand . . . . h2ebits 12 hrs ago #27

Be brave! Tbear 12 hrs ago #28

A DU web of hugs! erronis 12 hrs ago #29

Looking forward to hearing your full report after recovery intrepidity 12 hrs ago #30

Definitely in my thoughts dear Peggy. FalloutShelter 12 hrs ago #31

Good luck, Peggy iamateacher 12 hrs ago #32

We happen to know that you can do this.. Permanut 12 hrs ago #33

Sent up a prayer. You got this CaliforniaPeggy. iluvtennis 12 hrs ago #34

Rooting for you sis malaise 12 hrs ago #35

UCLA is No. 4 in the country for lung surgery nuxvomica 12 hrs ago #36

Sending you lots of healing vibes, CaliforniaPeggy. judesedit 12 hrs ago #37

Good luck our much endearing friend! NNadir 12 hrs ago #38

Wishing you the best Peggy MizLibby 12 hrs ago #39

My dear friend, holding you in love and light. Vibes for a smooth niyad 12 hrs ago #40

Positive vibes coming your way! CrispyQ 12 hrs ago #41

I will. lamp_shade 12 hrs ago #42

Stay positive. Stay strong. Your body will follow where your mind leads it. You will be OK. flashman13 12 hrs ago #43

You will have hundreds with you throughout your surgery JMCKUSICK 12 hrs ago #44

Sending good thoughts Katcat 12 hrs ago #45

Just imagine, True Dough 12 hrs ago #46

Sending positive and healing thoughts your way! denvine 12 hrs ago #47

You have been in my thoughts all week and will continue beyond tomorrow. Buddyzbuddy 12 hrs ago #48

Very good hospital..despite the name BlueWaveNeverEnd 12 hrs ago #49

Will be thinking of you as I sweat my patootie off up here in Hollyweird. chowder66 12 hrs ago #50

Wishing you stage left 12 hrs ago #51

Hang in there. Peggy! We'll be thinking of you, sending healing vibes. Ocelot II 12 hrs ago #53

I'll be thinking about you Peggy, barbtries 12 hrs ago #54

Sending you best wishes for an uneventful surgery, Peggy! Diamond_Dog 12 hrs ago #55

Sending you LA Blue Bengal 11 hrs ago #56

All the best! cab67 11 hrs ago #57

Sending you all the good vibes, NewLarry 11 hrs ago #58

Thinking good thoughts for you! /nt bucolic_frolic 11 hrs ago #59

Be well snowybirdie 11 hrs ago #60

Im right there with you CaliforniaPeggy... bsiebs 11 hrs ago #61

Being the first case is always good. 3catwoman3 11 hrs ago #62

Sending good vibes from Texas :) TBF 11 hrs ago #63

You got this Peggy!! bluestarone 11 hrs ago #64

UCLA is one of the best hospitals in the country. You're in good hands. tinrobot 11 hrs ago #65

Healing vibes and best wishes are being sent to you from the great state of Michigan MIButterfly 11 hrs ago #66

Godspeed, dear lady. May all the fortunes be with you. nt Buns_of_Fire 11 hrs ago #67

You will definitely be in my thoughts! ShazzieB 11 hrs ago #68

🫂and 🍀 mwmisses4289 11 hrs ago #69

Good luck. CanonRay 11 hrs ago #70

I will be thinking of you. murielm99 11 hrs ago #71

Hang in there, CP! LudwigPastorius 11 hrs ago #72

I'll be sending healing thoughts n/t Greywing 11 hrs ago #73

Get well Peggy! Initech 11 hrs ago #74

I worked at UCLA Medical Center mnhtnbb 11 hrs ago #75

All best wishes montanacowboy 11 hrs ago #76

Best of luck. DelMar dem 11 hrs ago #77

Healing vibes already on the way to you, your family, doctors, and caregivers SheltieLover 11 hrs ago #78

much love and healing thoughts! Spintocat 11 hrs ago #79

Good luck CaliforniaPeggy. You got this. Keep us posted. c-rational 11 hrs ago #80

Love and Light 💜🕯️ 1WorldHope 11 hrs ago #81

Industrial-strength best wishes... GiqueCee 11 hrs ago #83

Sending strength and a giant hug. democrank 11 hrs ago #84

Sending best healing wishes! lark 11 hrs ago #85

Thinking good thoughts IndyPepper 11 hrs ago #86

Sending healing vibes your way! nt Trueblue Texan 11 hrs ago #87

You will definitely be in all of our thoughts, CP! senseandsensibility 11 hrs ago #88

Looks like a tsunami of well wishes, Miss Peggy, and I'll add mine, too. Much love and hugs until you come back 🌺 Deuxcents 11 hrs ago #89

As is my practice, I will be praying for you, Peggy. hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #90

Hugs and Prayers mokeyz 11 hrs ago #91

Good Luck! Ms. Toad 11 hrs ago #92

Everyone here is sending positive thoughts your way. rubbersole 11 hrs ago #93

My good thoughts for you, Peggy! blogslug 11 hrs ago #94

Sending Good Vibes Your Way!! NEOH 11 hrs ago #95

We're all holding your hand. BurnDoubt 10 hrs ago #96

YOU GOT THIS, MS. PEGSTER Skittles 10 hrs ago #97

Best wishes and you will indeed be in my thoughts. Bristlecone 10 hrs ago #98

Sending you love and vibes and healing and strength. You're in great hands and you got this! ms liberty 10 hrs ago #99

UCLA Medical Center is amazing! You're in very good hands! maspaha 10 hrs ago #100

You will remain in my thoughts. I continue to have faith in your strength. May all the angels LoisB 10 hrs ago #101

Definitely praying for you gopiscrap 10 hrs ago #102

We at DU cherish you, CP, and are sending to you all good vibes! ColoringFool 10 hrs ago #103

My dear CaliforniaPeggy, MarineCombatEngineer 10 hrs ago #104

You have so much love and healing thoughts coming your way from your DU community! MLAA 10 hrs ago #105

Peggy, you are among the best of this community Easterncedar 10 hrs ago #106

When it is all ready, when the schedule is set... Tesha 10 hrs ago #107

Sending calming vibes your way. City Lights 10 hrs ago #108

Love and healing CP. Love you, ED Evolve Dammit 10 hrs ago #109

Trust your medical care! WVreaper 10 hrs ago #110

I'll be thinking of you, Peg. LuckyCharms 10 hrs ago #111

Wishing you everything good godsentme 10 hrs ago #112

Strength and serenity, Our Dear Peggy! quaint 10 hrs ago #113

We're all cheering for you blue-wave 10 hrs ago #114

"" AllaN01Bear 10 hrs ago #115

I have never seen that many REC's and replies! YOU ARE LOVED, OUR DEAR PEGGY! CurtEastPoint 10 hrs ago #116

Good Karma yankee87 10 hrs ago #117

Best wishes friend. Dunc 10 hrs ago #118

I send my warmest wishes to you for a successful outcome and speedy recovery from the surgery. ShazamIam 10 hrs ago #119

My best to you. countingbluecars 10 hrs ago #120

Dear Peggy... COL Mustard 10 hrs ago #121

I will be sending good thoughts your way! redstatebluegirl 10 hrs ago #122

You've got a lot of good people pulling for you and a lot of future farmer's markets to cruise with you camera. Biophilic 10 hrs ago #123

Sending healing vibes, California Peggy. HeartsCanHope 10 hrs ago #124

Prayers for a successful surgery Saoirse9 10 hrs ago #125

You will be in my prayers LetMyPeopleVote 10 hrs ago #126

I'll be thinking of you. FuzzyRabbit 10 hrs ago #127

I'm sending you tons of love and light and peace for a great success operation! fierywoman 9 hrs ago #128

Oh dear Peggy, our collective caring and strength is winging its way to you! My Irish grandmother taught me this KitFox 9 hrs ago #129

Prayers, healing vibes and hugs for you, Peggy. highplainsdem 9 hrs ago #130

Thanks for the update, CalifoniaPeggy! Hiawatha Pete 9 hrs ago #131

Peace and strength to you CP. kairos12 9 hrs ago #132

All the best to you peggy! HAB911 9 hrs ago #133

Prayers, healing thoughts and lots of love 💕💕 Raine 9 hrs ago #134

I wish you all the best synni 9 hrs ago #135

Love you, Peggy. Nevilledog 9 hrs ago #136

You are always in my thoughts. bluescribbler 9 hrs ago #137

Postive vibes and wishes for you, Peggy FemDemERA 9 hrs ago #138

Heal quickly and cleanly, Peggy Bayard 9 hrs ago #139

Here's hoping your tumor (have you named it? Nice to have a name to evict) Warpy 9 hrs ago #140

You will be in my prayers tonight., dear CaliforniaPeggy. debm55 9 hrs ago #141

We all will be thinking of you and hoping for a positive outcome! debsy 8 hrs ago #142

Good vibes! Catlady123 8 hrs ago #143

You've got this! herding cats 8 hrs ago #144

Great healing vibes, Cal Peg... MiHale 8 hrs ago #145

I wish the very best for you MorbidButterflyTat 8 hrs ago #146

You are in my thoughts Ialwaysvote 8 hrs ago #147

You'll do great! PCIntern 8 hrs ago #148

This DUer is sending positive thoughts beveeheart 8 hrs ago #149

You got this Peggy! blueknight73 8 hrs ago #150

Keeping you in my prayers cate94 8 hrs ago #151

YOU CaliforniaPeggy......deserve the best freaking outcome of ANYONE!!!!! a kennedy 8 hrs ago #152

Good luck! That's a great medical center! harumph 8 hrs ago #153

I'll be thinking of you. Dear_Prudence 7 hrs ago #154

Hoping for good results Figarosmom 7 hrs ago #155

Thinking of you Peggy! Sending love! OhioBlue 7 hrs ago #156

Peggy, love, hugs .. dlilafae 7 hrs ago #157

Hang tight. We're all pulling for you. sinkingfeeling 7 hrs ago #158

We love you Peggy! Grumpy Old Guy 6 hrs ago #159

Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy Hey Joe 6 hrs ago #160

Good luck! 🙂nt Javaman 5 hrs ago #161

Best wishes- before you know it, you will be taking beautiful photos womanofthehills 5 hrs ago #162

Keeping you in my thoughts. Jim__ 5 hrs ago #163

Despite the name on the Medical Center DFW 5 hrs ago #164

You've got this CalPeggy! FakeNoose 5 hrs ago #165

You're in my thoughts. area51 5 hrs ago #166

Blessings, dear Peggy mcar 5 hrs ago #167

Thinking only positive thoughts, Peggy! badhair77 5 hrs ago #168

Sending healing hugs to you, Peggy. gademocrat7 5 hrs ago #169

Sending positive vibes for a successful surgery and virgdem 4 hrs ago #170

Major hugs to you, CP. edbermac 4 hrs ago #171

My Mother's name was also Peggy. markodochartaigh 4 hrs ago #172

Dearest Peggy... oldsoldierfadingfast 3 hrs ago #173

Wishing the best for you Tree Lady 3 hrs ago #174

Best wishes for a full recovery. Justice matters. 3 hrs ago #175

Best of luck. usonian 3 hrs ago #176

Lots of best wishes bamagal62 3 hrs ago #177

Sending all positive thoughts to you!!! Pisces 3 hrs ago #178

Best wishes for great healing. LuckyLib 3 hrs ago #179

Keeping you in my heart orangecrush 3 hrs ago #180

Best of luck oldtime dfl_er 3 hrs ago #181

You're going to have a gazillion prayer vigils headed your way, Peggy. peggysue2 3 hrs ago #182

Wishing only the best for you, dear one. FM123 3 hrs ago #183

You're in my thoughts, Peggy, my dear friend. Swede 3 hrs ago #184

Sending prayers for healing... regnaD kciN 3 hrs ago #185

Sending positive thoughts and hope everything goes well for you tomorrow. MuirHero 3 hrs ago #186

Sending all my positive thoughts and wishes your way, Peggy! DarthDem 2 hrs ago #187

Dear Peggy, I too am holding you and your medical team in prayer. summer_in_TX 2 hrs ago #188

It's almost Monday, so you'll be getting lots of healing vibes before surgery. calimary 2 hrs ago #189

Best of luck! misanthrope 1 hr ago #190

Sending healing, successful surgery vibes to you Peggy. applegrove 1 hr ago #191

Keeping you and your surgical team in my thoughts blue_jay 1 hr ago #192

Best luck sis. mahina 33 min ago #193

My best wishes for a successful procedure and oasis 33 min ago #194

I wish you the best. Chemical Bill 7 min ago #195