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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy results from the Pulmonary Function Tests are in! They are normal and OK to proceed with surgery.
So I'm a mix of emotions today.
Of course, this result was the most acceptable to me.
And I'm scared too.
Both tests had their difficulties for me. They were hard in places. They truly tested my ability to perform appropriately. I actually didn't think I'd do well enough. So I'm surprised as well as scared.
Next week, I will have a video conference with my surgeon and the details will become clear then.
Thanks to all of you for your support: the stories, the humor, the love . . .
SheltieLover
(79,018 posts)DinahMoeHum
(23,490 posts)CurtEastPoint
(19,937 posts)58Sunliner
(6,275 posts)You got this. Maybe cross off Mt Everest from your bucket list!
LetMyPeopleVote
(177,725 posts)Good luck with the surgery
leftstreet
(39,772 posts)Major hurdle accomplished, Yippee!....oh crap here's another one
Hang in there
jfz9580m
(16,764 posts)I look forward to your being back posting in the Photography forum..
Jilly_in_VA
(14,197 posts)CrispyQ
(40,859 posts)One step at a time.
sinkingfeeling
(57,602 posts)spooky3
(38,463 posts)peggysue2
(12,470 posts)One step at a time. I'm sure it is scary. My husband went through cancer surgery and radiation followup six months after we bought our house in Delaware. I was a nervous wreck and he was scared, too. Perfectly normal. The good news is that surgical and cancer approaches have made enormous advances.
Sending my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Clouds Passing
(7,657 posts)Rest in the knowledge that you have many people praying for you, sending you healing energies and thoughts of well wishes.
I love how you always call us Dear 💖
Lonestarblue
(13,374 posts)angrychair
(12,019 posts)You got this! 🙂
Nevilledog
(54,898 posts)It would be more concerning if you weren't nervous about surgery, but it's totally normal to feel that way. Writing down your concerns so you can make sure you ask your surgeons about them might ease your burden a bit.
Easterncedar
(5,940 posts)Hugs, my dear Peggy. You are the light.
Whyisthisstillclose
(565 posts)debm55
(58,721 posts)MineralMan
(150,983 posts)PCIntern
(28,153 posts)Thinking of you .🥰
1WorldHope
(1,948 posts)NNadir
(37,684 posts)All of us hope for the best for our well respected and loved Manhattan Beach wonder.
Be well.
KitFox
(528 posts)you courageously faced and successfully completed the tests needed for the surgery option, gives you a big weapon in your cancer fighting arsenal. Your DU family army care so much and we are collectively sending our love , strength and support for you to add to your kick cancer cache. Thank you for keeping us updated. Love and hugs, dear heart 🧡🧡🧡
surfered
(12,633 posts)niyad
(131,090 posts)and complete recovery and healng. Holding you, your family, and your care team in love and light.
Solly Mack
(96,746 posts)Bettie
(19,514 posts)I mean, it's surgery!
Might be for the best, but it is still scary!
Glad this is going as well as it can!
greatlaurel
(2,020 posts)Good luck and a speedy recovery.
livetohike
(24,160 posts)through this and you will do the same with surgery and treatment.
LoisB
(12,683 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,682 posts)We will be with you every step of the way.
You have it seems the very best possibilities going forward. Hallelujah!
Dear_Prudence
(1,134 posts)Grim Chieftain
(1,518 posts)So happy for the good news. Now, for the next step. You've got this. You are in my thoughts and I am sending positive vibes. I'm reminded of the old saying, "It's darkest before the dawn". That has helped me through many difficult, challenging times in my life.
Hugs to you dear lady. Keep us posted.
KS Toronado
(23,529 posts)
Diamond_Dog
(40,205 posts)Youll ace the surgery next! Sending you tons of positive vibes and hugs!
rubbersole
(11,135 posts)You'll be fine. Better than fine. Wishing you all the best as you deal with your surgery.
Old Crank
(6,822 posts)That means the doctors think you are strong enough to have the surgery.
That is the important result.
All the best.
Follow the recovery regimen.
spanone
(141,275 posts)electric_blue68
(26,603 posts)👍 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
nolabear
(43,850 posts)I wondered if you were sharing all this here. I havent been here that much lately. Take in alllll the love and support. Youre in everyones heart.
CaliforniaPeggy
(156,444 posts)DU is home. Facebook is as well, but I've been here much longer.
Thanks so much for coming by!
bsiebs
(948 posts)FemDemERA
(744 posts)popsdenver
(2,012 posts)Take it as good to go, and run with it..............
murielm99
(32,872 posts)You have this. The surgery will go well and you will wonder why you were worried.
Evolve Dammit
(21,681 posts)MiHale
(12,841 posts)Live strong!
malthaussen
(18,525 posts)Think positively, eh? In the mean time, there's just a little unpleasantness to be going through.
I understand that soldiers undergoing hot-climate drills in the swamps and bayous of Louisiana have an expression: "Embrace the suck." It's good advice, Peggy dear. Embrace the suck.
-- Mal
wolfie001
(7,460 posts)So glad things are going in the right direction for you. In my case, when they gave me the injection, I struggled to breathe in the first seconds it went in. What a shock.
Best of luck for your upcoming surgery.
skylucy
(4,020 posts)Just remember "Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV".
(Sorry, I couldn't help myself!) Sending hugs.
Bayard
(29,157 posts)I hope the surgery also has good results.
marble falls
(71,429 posts)mountain grammy
(28,881 posts)Yourself on the other side of this. Recovering and getting back to your life.
Soon youll be there. One step at a time.
70sEraVet
(5,395 posts)Its a scary step. We are all rooting for you!!
DeeDeeNY
(3,946 posts)soldierant
(9,305 posts)is - every time you think of a question -no matter how small - about the upcoming surgery, or about something in your body might react to it - write it in a notebook, and take that notebook every time you see or speak with your surgeon (or even your PCP) - ASK thoae questions.
Celerity
(54,015 posts)orangecrush
(29,596 posts)Best wishes!
HeartsCanHope
(1,594 posts)I'm hoping for the best possible outcome and sending healing vibes. Take care, dear friend, and thank you for the updates.
gademocrat7
(11,869 posts)Sending more healing hugs to you. You have an army of friends who love you.💙🤗
lark
(26,001 posts)Hope your call with your doc goes well!
MuirHero
(118 posts)pandr32
(14,094 posts)Hugs for you
MarineCombatEngineer
(17,903 posts)Please do keep us informed, you know all of DU has your back.
Nigrum Cattus
(1,267 posts)yes the anxiety before surgery is tough
and I know it's hard to be calm
have trust that this is the correct path
peace