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Lionel Mandrake

(4,223 posts)
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:08 AM Mar 2026

California 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.

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California Peggy is doing better each day. (Original Post) Lionel Mandrake Mar 2026 OP
thank you so much for this update. much appreciated. orleans Mar 2026 #1
THANK YOU!!! niyad Mar 2026 #2
Thank you!!!!! DarthDem Mar 2026 #3
Thankyou. So relieved to hear this. blm Mar 2026 #4
Thank you. Sending vibes to California. applegrove Mar 2026 #5
she'll be back, better than ever! Skittles Mar 2026 #6
Wonderful news! Grim Chieftain Mar 2026 #7
She was saying to change the channel. BidenRocks Mar 2026 #8
Not to mention brain damage! lastlib Mar 2026 #49
You have to be brain-dead to even START watching Newsmax. AZ8theist Mar 2026 #120
That's one of the signs. Beartracks Mar 2026 #124
Thank you. IcyPeas Mar 2026 #9
Ty so very much! SheltieLover Mar 2026 #10
Amen. 🙏 littlemissmartypants Mar 2026 #18
Thank you KT2000 Mar 2026 #11
Thank you for the update. Jim__ Mar 2026 #12
Thank you so much for the update. 🙂 Raine Mar 2026 #13
Thank you! Please let her know how much she is loved and missed. LoisB Mar 2026 #14
Thank God Thank God Thank God !!! fierywoman Mar 2026 #15
Thank you so much for the positive news! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2026 #16
Thanks so much for sharing this, LM. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Mar 2026 #17
Thanks for the update canetoad Mar 2026 #19
Thank you for the report. Much appreciated. PCIntern Mar 2026 #20
Thanks much montanacowboy Mar 2026 #21
Excellent! byronius Mar 2026 #22
Go Peggy go! Go Peggy go! We're all rooting for you! C Moon Mar 2026 #23
Thank you Dunc Mar 2026 #24
Thank you so much for the update irisblue Mar 2026 #25
Raygun? That's the greatest store in the universe! progressoid Mar 2026 #26
Thank You! Fla Dem Mar 2026 #27
Good on the hospital for not wanting to get rid of her too quickly DFW Mar 2026 #28
Lionel, thanks for updating us. Emile Mar 2026 #29
Thanks for the update! Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2026 #30
Thank you and please keep us updated. lamp_shade Mar 2026 #31
Thank you malaise Mar 2026 #32
Adding my thanks. Easterncedar Mar 2026 #33
Thank you for the update ribrepin Mar 2026 #34
Thank you so much for this update! Holding CalPeggy livetohike Mar 2026 #35
Thank you so much for the update, Lionel Mandrake! hlthe2b Mar 2026 #36
Thank you for the update ornotna Mar 2026 #37
Thanks for the update. Callalily Mar 2026 #38
Thank you. Solly Mack Mar 2026 #39
Thank you for the update! Best wishes to her and all who care for her! Maeve Mar 2026 #40
So glad to hear she is gradually getting better democrank Mar 2026 #41
Thanks for the update! highplainsdem Mar 2026 #42
Give her my love mgardener Mar 2026 #43
Good to know! We look forward to having her back here soon. Vinca Mar 2026 #44
We are grateful to you for bringing us up to date. Peggy's Precious to us all. George McGovern Mar 2026 #45
Thank you for the update orangecrush Mar 2026 #46
I have been waiting for positive news. Thanks. A group hug with Peggy and DU. Stay well all. twodogsbarking Mar 2026 #47
Good to hear. Thanks for the update.🙏 surfered Mar 2026 #48
Thank you so much for the update. FalloutShelter Mar 2026 #50
Thank you! I'm so glad. Buddyzbuddy Mar 2026 #51
Love to Peggy, thanks to you, sir. quaint Mar 2026 #52
Glad to hear she is on the mend. Sending more healing hugs 🫂 to her and her family. mwmisses4289 Mar 2026 #53
Thanks for the update wendyb-NC Mar 2026 #54
Good to know! Thanks for the updated info. Ocelot II Mar 2026 #55
Tanks so much, she is a treasure TexLaProgressive Mar 2026 #56
Good news is nice! Turbineguy Mar 2026 #57
Phew, thanks for the update. róisín_dubh Mar 2026 #58
Thank you for the update! CaptainTruth Mar 2026 #59
Thank you so much, Lionel. Peggy is our treasure here and we are so concerned about her! Diamond_Dog Mar 2026 #60
So glad to hear this, Lionel. Thank you and you hang in there. Scrivener7 Mar 2026 #61
🩷💙🤍💛💚❤️ mokeyz Mar 2026 #62
Yeah! GO CalPeggy! MLAA Mar 2026 #63
Good to hear Kali Mar 2026 #64
Great news IbogaProject Mar 2026 #65
Welcome news - thank you so much for the update! ms liberty Mar 2026 #66
Thank you!! angrychair Mar 2026 #67
Thank you so much for the update. Chellee Mar 2026 #68
Thanks for the update and Bettie Mar 2026 #69
So glad she is recuperating well evolves Mar 2026 #70
That sounds like good news. pandr32 Mar 2026 #71
Very glad to hear this karin_sj Mar 2026 #72
Thank you Lionel Mandrake, JMCKUSICK Mar 2026 #73
So thankful for this response!! bluestarone Mar 2026 #74
Thanks for the update! Send her our love! CurtEastPoint Mar 2026 #75
Thank you so much for taking the time to update us! FM123 Mar 2026 #76
California Peggy is doing better each day naftali Mar 2026 #77
Welcome to our DU family. niyad Mar 2026 #90
Thanks for the update. boonecreek Mar 2026 #78
Thank you! Please give her our best. Nt spooky3 Mar 2026 #79
Thanks so much for the update. I hope she gets better quickly. I have been worried about her. Walleye Mar 2026 #80
Hugs to California Peggy! redstatebluegirl Mar 2026 #81
Excellent news! SergeStorms Mar 2026 #82
........... doublethink Mar 2026 #83
Thanks for the update Lionel MustLoveBeagles Mar 2026 #84
Tell her we love her and miss her. Nevilledog Mar 2026 #85
Great news gademocrat7 Mar 2026 #86
Thank you Lionel PatSeg Mar 2026 #87
Here's hoping that every day brings more healing Miles Archer Mar 2026 #88
Thanks for update plcdude Mar 2026 #89
Thanks for the update! mnhtnbb Mar 2026 #91
I'm glad to hear this good news! Erda Mar 2026 #92
Massive sigh of relief! 3catwoman3 Mar 2026 #93
Most excellent news! Initech Mar 2026 #94
Wonderful news! nt awesomerwb1 Mar 2026 #95
Thank you for the update! Glad to hear that she is doing better! GoneOffShore Mar 2026 #96
Glad she is doing better... Tikki Mar 2026 #97
Very good🌹 Figarosmom Mar 2026 #98
Thank you for keeping us posted. blogslug Mar 2026 #99
Great news! Thanks so much for the update! nt City Lights Mar 2026 #100
All our best to Peggy bagimin Mar 2026 #101
Glad to hear! We are pulling for you, CP! Alice Kramden Mar 2026 #102
Thank you for the update :) Dan Mar 2026 #103
Such good news! DUgosh Mar 2026 #104
Oh, Lionel, we so appreciate you letting us know how our dear Peggy is doing. We are KitFox Mar 2026 #105
"" AllaN01Bear Mar 2026 #106
That's fantastic news and such a relief! liberalla Mar 2026 #107
Thank You for the Up-Date Scottie Mom Mar 2026 #108
Great to hear! Playingmantis Mar 2026 #109
Thank you! Glad she is progressing!! chowder66 Mar 2026 #110
Thank you so much for the update, Lionel Mandrake! HeartsCanHope Mar 2026 #111
Thank you, Lionel Mandrake Niagara Mar 2026 #112
Good to know. malthaussen Mar 2026 #113
Good news!!! Thanks for the update! Pisces Mar 2026 #114
That is good to hear. kentuck Mar 2026 #115
Wonderful News!! NEOH Mar 2026 #116
Thank you, Lionel Mandrake, for the update on Peggy. FuzzyRabbit Mar 2026 #117
Thank you for the update. Been thinking of her. electric_blue68 Mar 2026 #118
Thanks for this update ReRe Mar 2026 #119
Kick! CoopersDad Mar 2026 #121
Good to hear BlueWaveNeverEnd Mar 2026 #122
Thanks so much for the update. Laffy Kat Mar 2026 #123
Thank you for sharing the good status report! Beartracks Mar 2026 #125
Wonderful news! Thank you for advising us. Totally Tunsie Mar 2026 #126
Thanks for the update! mvd Mar 2026 #127
Thanks for letting us know! Bayard Mar 2026 #128
excellent continued prayers and good wishes for her gopiscrap Mar 2026 #129
Thank you BlueKota Mar 2026 #130
My very best get well soon wishes to Ca Peggy! peacebuzzard Mar 2026 #131
we need 3 more Maru Kitteh Mar 2026 #132
Great News samplegirl Mar 2026 #133
Congestion after surgery on the torso soldierant Mar 2026 #134
Peggy, we all miss you here and pray for your full recovery. Moostache Mar 2026 #135
ok.....i'm ready for peggy to return...... Gato Moteado Mar 2026 #136

orleans

(37,455 posts)
1. thank you so much for this update. much appreciated.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:15 AM
Mar 2026

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

(135,300 posts)
2. THANK YOU!!!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:15 AM
Mar 2026

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

(5,472 posts)
3. Thank you!!!!!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:17 AM
Mar 2026

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!!

Grim Chieftain

(2,304 posts)
7. Wonderful news!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:24 AM
Mar 2026

Please let her know her DU family is sending love and healing vibes her way. Thanks so much for the update.



lastlib

(28,827 posts)
49. Not to mention brain damage!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 08:32 AM
Mar 2026

I think anybody who watches it is ever able to hold cogent thoughts in their head again.

Rhiannon12866

(261,076 posts)
16. Thank you so much for the positive news!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:49 AM
Mar 2026

Please tell Peggy that we're all thinking of her and sending those powerful DU vibes for her safe and complete recovery!!!

DFW

(60,799 posts)
28. Good on the hospital for not wanting to get rid of her too quickly
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 04:35 AM
Mar 2026

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. Still—don’t plan participation in any marathons for at least the next six weeks.

livetohike

(24,503 posts)
35. Thank you so much for this update! Holding CalPeggy
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 06:35 AM
Mar 2026

in my thoughts as she recovers. Hope she gets home soon .

hlthe2b

(115,179 posts)
36. Thank you so much for the update, Lionel Mandrake!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 06:38 AM
Mar 2026

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!

Maeve

(43,553 posts)
40. Thank you for the update! Best wishes to her and all who care for her!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 07:35 AM
Mar 2026

My mom was also a Peggy, so her name always catches my eye

FalloutShelter

(14,742 posts)
50. Thank you so much for the update.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 08:38 AM
Mar 2026

Sending healing energy for dear Peggy.
Hoping she will be back with us soon, back at the market taking beautiful photographs.

wendyb-NC

(4,756 posts)
54. Thanks for the update
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 08:48 AM
Mar 2026

Praying for her complete recovery and sending hugs and healing vibes to her and her loved ones

Diamond_Dog

(41,512 posts)
60. Thank you so much, Lionel. Peggy is our treasure here and we are so concerned about her!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:02 AM
Mar 2026

Please let her know of our love and concern and best wishes to be home and on the mend soon!

Scrivener7

(60,363 posts)
61. So glad to hear this, Lionel. Thank you and you hang in there.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:20 AM
Mar 2026

It's hard to be the one in the waiting room. Take care of yourself.

IbogaProject

(6,177 posts)
65. Great news
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:33 AM
Mar 2026

We were collectively concerned and there have been threads each day asking about her.

pandr32

(14,307 posts)
71. That sounds like good news.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 10:03 AM
Mar 2026

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.

JMCKUSICK

(6,865 posts)
73. Thank you Lionel Mandrake,
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 10:07 AM
Mar 2026

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

FM123

(10,390 posts)
76. Thank you so much for taking the time to update us!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 10:22 AM
Mar 2026

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

(21 posts)
77. California Peggy is doing better each day
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 10:24 AM
Mar 2026

Glad to hear that! 🙌 Wishing California Peggy a smooth and speedy recovery—may each day bring more strength and positivity. 💙

Walleye

(45,826 posts)
80. Thanks so much for the update. I hope she gets better quickly. I have been worried about her.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 10:27 AM
Mar 2026

MustLoveBeagles

(18,318 posts)
84. Thanks for the update Lionel
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 11:05 AM
Mar 2026

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 😘

mnhtnbb

(33,601 posts)
91. Thanks for the update!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 11:43 AM
Mar 2026

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!





KitFox

(613 posts)
105. Oh, Lionel, we so appreciate you letting us know how our dear Peggy is doing. We are
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 12:58 PM
Mar 2026

grateful for this encouraging update. We send our collective healing energy to her straight from our hearts. 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

Scottie Mom

(5,844 posts)
108. Thank You for the Up-Date
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 01:54 PM
Mar 2026

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.

HeartsCanHope

(1,795 posts)
111. Thank you so much for the update, Lionel Mandrake!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:39 PM
Mar 2026

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.



FuzzyRabbit

(2,222 posts)
117. Thank you, Lionel Mandrake, for the update on Peggy.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 03:41 PM
Mar 2026

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.

ReRe

(12,192 posts)
119. Thanks for this update
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 07:07 PM
Mar 2026

I'm sending my ever-faithful Guardian Angel to stand by our precious California Peggy.

Totally Tunsie

(12,231 posts)
126. Wonderful news! Thank you for advising us.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:52 PM
Mar 2026

CaliforniaPeggy ~ We're all with you! Come back to us soon in full health.

soldierant

(9,372 posts)
134. Congestion after surgery on the torso
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 12:37 AM
Mar 2026

or really any surgery requiring general anesthesia is normal. And of course they want you to cough as soon as you wake up and it hurts like stink - but it's necessary.

Gato Moteado

(10,203 posts)
136. ok.....i'm ready for peggy to return......
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:29 PM
Mar 2026

....hopefully any day now!

get well soon, peg! we miss you!

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