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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFINALLY. I have a surgery date.
For those of you who may not remember the back story, here's a couple of links:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1036153011
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220893845
Apparently, scheduling a surgery takes longer than you might expect. But there are various things that need to happen before scheduling. For instance, the drug I'm on (Tagrisso) needs to be on board for 90 days. I just passed that date a few days ago. Also, an appropriate hospital needs to be on the list (it is.) and the doctor doing the surgery needs to have privileges there, which she does.
I don't yet have a time when the surgery will start. But the day is definitely fixed:
MONDAY, MARCH 16TH, 2026.
There are other small procedures to be done, but this is the important one.
Now, I need to ready myself, my psyche and my body, for this unprecedented surgery. I've never had a surgery like this before and it looks a little scary. All my joint replacements got to be routine. This is not.
As I did before, I will give each response a rec when I've read it.
My love and thanks to all of you!
LuckyCharms
(22,684 posts)You're going to do great!
SheltieLover
(81,048 posts)Healing vibes still flowing to you.
senseandsensibility
(25,107 posts)Your surgery date is close to St. Patrick's Day. May the luck o' the Irish be with you!
Scrivener7
(59,727 posts)That is great news, and I wish you total success. You hang in there.
HAB911
(10,469 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(16,717 posts)Permanut
(8,436 posts)At last, a light at the end of the tunnel. I happen to know that you can do this.
surfered
(13,689 posts)peggysue2
(12,549 posts)You have a mega prayer and blessings group at DU. All those vibes are headed in your direction for a successful surgery and healing outcome.
Take care of yourself.
MizLibby
(398 posts)Solly Mack
(97,023 posts)buzzycrumbhunger
(1,978 posts)I did acute care transcription for 15 years. The fact you have NO lymph node involvement is the biggest thing in your favour. The fact that they're fiddle-farting around to get you to surgery just bolsters your odds. If you were "really" in trouble, you would have been under the knife urgently.
I despise how insurance makes everything such an ordeal (I'm a pharmacy tech now) but I get a good vibe here. I think you've got this, except for the anxiety of waiting for it to be over. 👍
JMCKUSICK
(6,313 posts)The LOVE of so many of us to cushion, comfort and accompany you through this journey.
God Speed CaliforniaPeggy
livetohike
(24,321 posts)thoughts for you and your surgical team
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irisblue
(37,604 posts)You are gonna rock your post op
SheilaAnn
(10,741 posts)BaronChocula
(4,616 posts)Just weeks away.
Clouds Passing
(8,028 posts)malaise
(296,715 posts)niyad
(132,908 posts)successful surgery, and easy and complete recovery and healing.
You might want to hint gently to your team that they REALLLLLLLY do not want me having to come out there!
hugggggs and love
bluestarone
(22,265 posts)We will be like a BLUE WAVE behind you! YOU got this girl!!
Swede
(39,658 posts)You're gonna come through this better than ever.
awesomerwb1
(5,114 posts)I'm sure the surgery will be a complete success.
2naSalit
(103,160 posts)Special list (short) of people who need good energy when I burn sage in the morning.
Dear_Prudence
(1,177 posts)I hope it goes smoothly for you.
Beartracks
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Diamond_Dog
(40,723 posts)I will wish with all my heart that your surgery goes well and you have a full and speedy recovery!!
Dont forget to keep us updated when you can!
GoodRaisin
(10,961 posts)Bettie
(19,771 posts)and that your recovery is full!
lonely bird
(2,966 posts)I hope it goes well and you get good results.
Btw, your surgery is 3 days after my wife is having her hip replaced. The surgeon described the ball is like a square peg in a round hole.
LoisB
(13,121 posts)here. "You got this, Peggy". I will still pray.
Grim Chieftain
(1,830 posts)You are in my thoughts, dear lady. Please keep us posted.
boston bean
(36,941 posts)Figarosmom
(12,328 posts)Is hang in there. You'll get through it okay. I'm sure the doctors know what they are doing. Stay positive and remember everyone is afraid, don't let it take over.
Lonestarblue
(13,513 posts)spanone
(141,770 posts)Skittles
(172,045 posts)AND WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
Nevilledog
(55,090 posts)Holding you close in my thoughts.
badhair77
(5,196 posts)Thats a plus and I see it as a good omen. So many well-wishes heading your way, and thats just from me! Sending you the best thoughts, vibes and earnest prayers for you, your medical team and your thorough healing.
canetoad
(20,786 posts)Enjoy the anaesthetic!
diane in sf
(4,249 posts)Whyisthisstillclose
(705 posts)Jim__
(15,236 posts)Buddyzbuddy
(2,720 posts)Get well, be well, think good thoughts.
llmart
(17,637 posts)"This too shall pass". One day it'll be just a memory and you will be able to look at it as just another part of the story of your life. It's easy to say and harder to do, but don't fret too much. You've got this Peggy. We're all rooting for you.
cachukis
(3,987 posts)Ms. Toad
(38,700 posts)sinkingfeeling
(57,849 posts)the window like I did, to be released.
leftstreet
(41,009 posts)dalton99a
(94,553 posts)MLAA
(19,767 posts)friends that care deeply and consider you a DU treasure. 🩷
JohnnyLib2
(11,337 posts)And also with your husband! Love and best wishes from here.
TBF
(36,837 posts)sending all the positive vibes from here in TX!!
gademocrat7
(11,966 posts)Sending you lots of love, prayers and hugs. We are with you on this journey.🤗💙🙏
highplainsdem
(62,482 posts)Sending hugs and healing vibes.
70sEraVet
(5,525 posts)Mz Pip
(28,485 posts)Its scary but fortunately you dont have too long of a wait.
TommieMommy
(2,958 posts)Pacifist Patriot
(25,214 posts)This was surgery number 10. Lots of joint work in my extremities previously but this was them working inside my face. The anxiety was awful and the recovery has been very very different from past procedures.
I will be thinking of you and wishing for a very speedy recovery!
CTyankee
(68,282 posts)Where is the surgery being done?
joanbarnes
(2,124 posts)OldBaldy1701E
(11,253 posts)NNadir
(38,186 posts)...Manhattan Beach DU wonder.
I have in my family, long term cancer survivors and our DU family we all hope to add to that group.
Thank you for sharing with us your status and the strength with which you share it.
Good luck!
hamsterjill
(17,640 posts)I will remind myself to pray for you on Monday, March 16th. That is my practice.
You got this!!!!
1WorldHope
(2,079 posts)MuirHero
(148 posts)rubbersole
(11,239 posts)All the best to you, Ms Peggy.
lark
(26,086 posts)I know what it's like to have something life threatening but have to wait for the right surgeon to be available. While I had to wait the 3 months, I was told that if I fell, I probably died. The reason I had this was because of 2 previous falls, so not like it was likely. Grrr, it made me so mad and it was difficult to get through, but I made it through the difficult surgery and with time and work, had only minor difficulties. Hope you can say the same soon!
Best wish for a great result!!
cate94
(3,104 posts)And prayers your way.
bluescribbler
(2,529 posts)That date will come quicker than you think. Wishing you well.
ohtransplant
(1,498 posts)I don't post often but read yours always! You are of great counsel to many. You know what to do. It's just different when it's ourselves.
You got this. Remember the serenity prayer.
Sending good vibes, prayers, and well wishes your way.
And thank you for all you do. Looking forward to your next post...
murielm99
(33,011 posts)and praying for you.
Torchlight
(6,918 posts)you've handled everything so far with more strength and clarity than most of people I know would. I'm rooting hard for you... youve got this!
popsdenver
(2,356 posts)and in hopes for the best that can be..........
Marthe48
(23,230 posts)One of my friends surgery last summer and she has done so well. Sending you healing thoughts 💪
Laurelin
(938 posts)Take good care of yourself. ❤️
TexLaProgressive
(12,746 posts)You are one of my favorites here, wishing you well and lessening anxiety.
The Wizard
(13,776 posts)Positive attitudes pay dividends.
multigraincracker
(37,763 posts)blogslug
(39,182 posts)❤️ ❤️ ❤️