Tomorrow's the day . . . and it's almost here.
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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Best wishes. I'm sure it's going to go well. 
Hang in there and know that you are in good hands. I am always scared whenever I have to have something serious done, it's in our nature.
Got my altar ready!
Let us know how it went when you feel up to it.
and waiting for the all clear update.. All the best CP see you tomorrow evening.
fuck Ronald Reagan!
most spectacular healing and coping vibes CaliforniaPeggy!
Keep that in mind and derive some power, calm, and positive vibes from all of us!
Be well, CaliforniaPeggy and may you recover quickly. We're here rooting for you!
Add my prayers and good vibes and lots of gold pots at the end of the rainbow straight to your lungs tomorrow!!
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surgery team tomorrow morning CalPeggy. You got this my friend.
Please know you are in my thoughts now and especially tomorrow. Much love and best wishes are with you.
and keeping you in my thoughts.
We look forward to your next round of beautiful photos once you're back! Good thoughts, great vibes!
Sending all the vibes I can send, for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
According to US News and World Report. That's nothing to sneeze at. You are in good hands.
We want you back here ASAP. Thank you for all you do.
I'm originally from Los Angeles and you are going to the finest facility in the city. Sending you love and hugs.
Not in a creepy stalker kind of way but positive thoughts of your outcome. 
You'll be in good hands at UCLA.
I'm looking forward to seeing your post surgery post, when your able.
and hoping for the very best!
I know you’ll be just fine!
You have a lot of support. Heal quickly! 
Lots of good vibes headed your way from your extended DU family. We'll all be waiting to hear from you.
A lot of LOVE behind you here!! We are ALL pulling for you.
I hope the surgery goes as smoothly as possible and is 100% successful -- and I wish you a speedy, smooth, and uneventful recoveryl
You'll come through this better than before.
BEFORE Ronnie's name was plastered on it, way back in 1973. The name is irrelevant, Peggy, it's a marvelous medical center. You will be in good hands, both during and after the surgery. May the procedure go as planned and your recovery be quick.
I'll be holding good thoughts for you.
Be well, Peggy, and know how much you are loved and appreciated here. You are a Du treasure!
I won't tell you not to be scared. But TRY to think positive thoughts and concentrate on how many people are rooting for you!
Sending good vibes your way for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!!
you'll be updating us soon!
Know that I and every DU member are sending you thoughts and prayers and don't worry, you've got this.
My best wishes to you.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, we'll see you basking in that California sun soon! 
For all the happiness you’ve brought to people here
When you are able, please let us know how you are doing.
And love and light to you and your family. My thoughts will be with you all.
Wishing you a quick, easy recovery, and wonderful nurses and doctors. And good food in the hospital.
coming your way. 🙏 💞
Sending all the healing vibes your way.
I send hugs and best wishes for a successful outcome and a speedy recovery.
Hoping the surgery is completely successful and the healing time short.
You are well loved!
You're going to be top on my thoughts and so very many others here. I know this is a hugely important and more than a little scary moment in your life, but I believe with my heart you've got this!
Love, strength and healing for you and your family.
to you.
And hoping for the best outcome.
We'll be waiting to hear the good news of your successful surgery!
And healing. 
From Canada with Love 
You've got this. See/ read you once this is done.
I can't wait to here from you when this is in the rear view mirror.
You got this! Stay strong. We're all with you!
Just trust your doctors and follow their post-op instructions. It’s always amazed me what magic medical science can summon at times like this.
And while I don’t claim to speak for everybody here, I’m certain that all of DU is sending you strength and power for a quick and uneventful recovery.
You WILL get through this. And we’re solidly with you! Please do keep us updated - when you can.
We care about you a great deal. Don't know when I've seen a post rec'd almost 400 times. Be strong. And when you are going through hell - KEEP GOING!.
Listen to your nurses
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I hope that seeing all these messages of love and care will help as you recover.
And of course, of course, I hope this surgery is a success.
Hoping for the very best. As soon as you all can, let us know how it is going.
I can only wish that you had been in my shoes.
Back in 2020, I went in for a second stress test because the chest tightness that had brought me to the doctor in the first place happened during that first one. It was scheduled for 9:30 a.m.. I went it, but they did not do a stress test. They did an EKG. Then, they told me that they were checking me into the hospital that day for an angiogram. That happened first thing the next morning. Then, they came in and said that they had scheduled a quadruple bypass for 7:00 a.m. in the morning. In forty-six hours, I went from a simple doctor visit to a quad bypass.
There was no time to think about it. There was no time to consider it. It all happened in the space of three days. This pretty much much made it impossible for me to dwell on the situation.
I hope that your time will be as simple and as fast. You will be back at it before you know it and we will be waiting to celebrate with you!
I hope your recovery goes easy.
Good luck and best wishes Peggy. Hope it goes well and you're back home ASAP.
for the next few hours...
I hope that the operation went well and they were able to excise the malignant cells. I'll keep you in my thoughts today as you recover. Please let us know how things went when you feel comfortable enough to interact with us.