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CaliforniaPeggy

(157,422 posts) Sun Mar 15, 2026, 02:46 PM Mar 2026

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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 Mar 2026 OP

I'll be thinking of you Peggy canetoad Mar 2026 #1

You'll be in my thoughts, my friend.. NewHendoLib Mar 2026 #2

We'll be there with you! 2naSalit Mar 2026 #3

All good wishes to you, CaliforniaPeggy. Totally Tunsie Mar 2026 #4

putting you on my list right now.. will be thinking of you mountain grammy Mar 2026 #5

Sending you my Faux pas Mar 2026 #6

Good good good luck... lame54 Mar 2026 #7

You'll be in my thoughts. Solly Mack Mar 2026 #8

Thinking of you and sending love. Hope22 Mar 2026 #9

You have a whole community rallying behind you with the best thoughts, hopes, and best wishes! hlthe2b Mar 2026 #10

Positive vibes headed your way! bif Mar 2026 #11

You got it! tavernier Mar 2026 #12

Best wishes Peggy dickthegrouch Mar 2026 #13

And hum along Zackzzzz Mar 2026 #25

Ignore the name. You'll be in good hands at UCLA! dalton99a Mar 2026 #14

Positive vibes coming your way from Nashville, TN♥️ spanone Mar 2026 #15

Will be holding positive thoughts for you and your livetohike Mar 2026 #16

Never give up the fight The Wizard Mar 2026 #17

Good luck...best wishes. 🙏❤️ Give us an update when you can. surfered Mar 2026 #18

All of DU is pulling for you! InstantGratification Mar 2026 #19

Seconded.nt jfz9580m Mar 2026 #52

Indeed! leftstreet Mar 2026 #82

I will be burning sage, beating my drum and summoning healing spirits for you. littlemissmartypants Mar 2026 #20

I have been thinking about you, dear Peggy Grim Chieftain Mar 2026 #21

Sending positive vibes your way snacker Mar 2026 #22

Best vibes & hopes dear Peggy irisblue Mar 2026 #23

Here's wishing you all the very best! ZDU Mar 2026 #24

Oh best of skill, luck, and strength to you and team, dear Peggy Kali Mar 2026 #26

Consider this to be me holding your hand . . . . h2ebits Mar 2026 #27

Be brave! Tbear Mar 2026 #28

A DU web of hugs! erronis Mar 2026 #29

Looking forward to hearing your full report after recovery intrepidity Mar 2026 #30

Definitely in my thoughts dear Peggy. FalloutShelter Mar 2026 #31

Good luck, Peggy iamateacher Mar 2026 #32

We happen to know that you can do this.. Permanut Mar 2026 #33

Sent up a prayer. You got this CaliforniaPeggy. iluvtennis Mar 2026 #34

Rooting for you sis malaise Mar 2026 #35

UCLA is No. 4 in the country for lung surgery nuxvomica Mar 2026 #36

Sending you lots of healing vibes, CaliforniaPeggy. judesedit Mar 2026 #37

Good luck our much endearing friend! NNadir Mar 2026 #38

Wishing you the best Peggy MizLibby Mar 2026 #39

My dear friend, holding you in love and light. Vibes for a smooth niyad Mar 2026 #40

Positive vibes coming your way! CrispyQ Mar 2026 #41

I will. lamp_shade Mar 2026 #42

Stay positive. Stay strong. Your body will follow where your mind leads it. You will be OK. flashman13 Mar 2026 #43

You will have hundreds with you throughout your surgery JMCKUSICK Mar 2026 #44

Sending good thoughts Katcat Mar 2026 #45

Just imagine, True Dough Mar 2026 #46

Sending positive and healing thoughts your way! denvine Mar 2026 #47

You have been in my thoughts all week and will continue beyond tomorrow. Buddyzbuddy Mar 2026 #48

Very good hospital..despite the name BlueWaveNeverEnd Mar 2026 #49

Will be thinking of you as I sweat my patootie off up here in Hollyweird. chowder66 Mar 2026 #50

Wishing you stage left Mar 2026 #51

Hang in there. Peggy! We'll be thinking of you, sending healing vibes. Ocelot II Mar 2026 #53

I'll be thinking about you Peggy, barbtries Mar 2026 #54

Sending you best wishes for an uneventful surgery, Peggy! Diamond_Dog Mar 2026 #55

Sending you LA Blue Bengal Mar 2026 #56

All the best! cab67 Mar 2026 #57

Sending you all the good vibes, NewLarry Mar 2026 #58

Thinking good thoughts for you! /nt bucolic_frolic Mar 2026 #59

Be well snowybirdie Mar 2026 #60

Im right there with you CaliforniaPeggy... bsiebs Mar 2026 #61

Being the first case is always good. 3catwoman3 Mar 2026 #62

Sending good vibes from Texas :) TBF Mar 2026 #63

You got this Peggy!! bluestarone Mar 2026 #64

UCLA is one of the best hospitals in the country. You're in good hands. tinrobot Mar 2026 #65

Healing vibes and best wishes are being sent to you from the great state of Michigan MIButterfly Mar 2026 #66

Godspeed, dear lady. May all the fortunes be with you. nt Buns_of_Fire Mar 2026 #67

You will definitely be in my thoughts! ShazzieB Mar 2026 #68

🫂and 🍀 mwmisses4289 Mar 2026 #69

Good luck. CanonRay Mar 2026 #70

I will be thinking of you. murielm99 Mar 2026 #71

Hang in there, CP! LudwigPastorius Mar 2026 #72

I'll be sending healing thoughts n/t Greywing Mar 2026 #73

Get well Peggy! Initech Mar 2026 #74

I worked at UCLA Medical Center mnhtnbb Mar 2026 #75

All best wishes montanacowboy Mar 2026 #76

Best of luck. DelMar dem Mar 2026 #77

Healing vibes already on the way to you, your family, doctors, and caregivers SheltieLover Mar 2026 #78

much love and healing thoughts! Spintocat Mar 2026 #79

Good luck CaliforniaPeggy. You got this. Keep us posted. c-rational Mar 2026 #80

Love and Light 💜🕯️ 1WorldHope Mar 2026 #81

Industrial-strength best wishes... GiqueCee Mar 2026 #83

Sending strength and a giant hug. democrank Mar 2026 #84

Sending best healing wishes! lark Mar 2026 #85

Thinking good thoughts IndyPepper Mar 2026 #86

Sending healing vibes your way! nt Trueblue Texan Mar 2026 #87

You will definitely be in all of our thoughts, CP! senseandsensibility Mar 2026 #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 Mar 2026 #89

As is my practice, I will be praying for you, Peggy. hamsterjill Mar 2026 #90

Hugs and Prayers mokeyz Mar 2026 #91

Good Luck! Ms. Toad Mar 2026 #92

Everyone here is sending positive thoughts your way. rubbersole Mar 2026 #93

My good thoughts for you, Peggy! blogslug Mar 2026 #94

Sending Good Vibes Your Way!! NEOH Mar 2026 #95

We're all holding your hand. BurnDoubt Mar 2026 #96

YOU GOT THIS, MS. PEGSTER Skittles Mar 2026 #97

Best wishes and you will indeed be in my thoughts. Bristlecone Mar 2026 #98

Sending you love and vibes and healing and strength. You're in great hands and you got this! ms liberty Mar 2026 #99

UCLA Medical Center is amazing! You're in very good hands! maspaha Mar 2026 #100

You will remain in my thoughts. I continue to have faith in your strength. May all the angels LoisB Mar 2026 #101

Definitely praying for you gopiscrap Mar 2026 #102

We at DU cherish you, CP, and are sending to you all good vibes! ColoringFool Mar 2026 #103

My dear CaliforniaPeggy, MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2026 #104

You have so much love and healing thoughts coming your way from your DU community! MLAA Mar 2026 #105

Peggy, you are among the best of this community Easterncedar Mar 2026 #106

When it is all ready, when the schedule is set... Tesha Mar 2026 #107

Sending calming vibes your way. City Lights Mar 2026 #108

Love and healing CP. Love you, ED Evolve Dammit Mar 2026 #109

Trust your medical care! WVreaper Mar 2026 #110

I'll be thinking of you, Peg. LuckyCharms Mar 2026 #111

Wishing you everything good godsentme Mar 2026 #112

Strength and serenity, Our Dear Peggy! quaint Mar 2026 #113

We're all cheering for you blue-wave Mar 2026 #114

"" AllaN01Bear Mar 2026 #115

I have never seen that many REC's and replies! YOU ARE LOVED, OUR DEAR PEGGY! CurtEastPoint Mar 2026 #116

Good Karma yankee87 Mar 2026 #117

Best wishes friend. Dunc Mar 2026 #118

I send my warmest wishes to you for a successful outcome and speedy recovery from the surgery. ShazamIam Mar 2026 #119

My best to you. countingbluecars Mar 2026 #120

Dear Peggy... COL Mustard Mar 2026 #121

I will be sending good thoughts your way! redstatebluegirl Mar 2026 #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 Mar 2026 #123

Sending healing vibes, California Peggy. HeartsCanHope Mar 2026 #124

Prayers for a successful surgery Saoirse9 Mar 2026 #125

You will be in my prayers LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2026 #126

I'll be thinking of you. FuzzyRabbit Mar 2026 #127

I'm sending you tons of love and light and peace for a great success operation! fierywoman Mar 2026 #128

Oh dear Peggy, our collective caring and strength is winging its way to you! My Irish grandmother taught me this KitFox Mar 2026 #129

Prayers, healing vibes and hugs for you, Peggy. highplainsdem Mar 2026 #130

Thanks for the update, CalifoniaPeggy! Hiawatha Pete Mar 2026 #131

Peace and strength to you CP. kairos12 Mar 2026 #132

All the best to you peggy! HAB911 Mar 2026 #133

Prayers, healing thoughts and lots of love 💕💕 Raine Mar 2026 #134

I wish you all the best synni Mar 2026 #135

Love you, Peggy. Nevilledog Mar 2026 #136

You are always in my thoughts. bluescribbler Mar 2026 #137

Postive vibes and wishes for you, Peggy FemDemERA Mar 2026 #138

Heal quickly and cleanly, Peggy Bayard Mar 2026 #139

Here's hoping your tumor (have you named it? Nice to have a name to evict) Warpy Mar 2026 #140

You will be in my prayers tonight., dear CaliforniaPeggy. debm55 Mar 2026 #141

We all will be thinking of you and hoping for a positive outcome! debsy Mar 2026 #142

Good vibes! Catlady123 Mar 2026 #143

You've got this! herding cats Mar 2026 #144

Great healing vibes, Cal Peg... MiHale Mar 2026 #145

I wish the very best for you MorbidButterflyTat Mar 2026 #146

You are in my thoughts Ialwaysvote Mar 2026 #147

You'll do great! PCIntern Mar 2026 #148

This DUer is sending positive thoughts beveeheart Mar 2026 #149

You got this Peggy! blueknight73 Mar 2026 #150

Keeping you in my prayers cate94 Mar 2026 #151

YOU CaliforniaPeggy......deserve the best freaking outcome of ANYONE!!!!! a kennedy Mar 2026 #152

Good luck! That's a great medical center! harumph Mar 2026 #153

I'll be thinking of you. Dear_Prudence Mar 2026 #154

Hoping for good results Figarosmom Mar 2026 #155

Thinking of you Peggy! Sending love! OhioBlue Mar 2026 #156

Peggy, love, hugs .. dlilafae Mar 2026 #157

Hang tight. We're all pulling for you. sinkingfeeling Mar 2026 #158

We love you Peggy! Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2026 #159

Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy Hey Joe Mar 2026 #160

Good luck! 🙂nt Javaman Mar 2026 #161

Best wishes- before you know it, you will be taking beautiful photos womanofthehills Mar 2026 #162

Keeping you in my thoughts. Jim__ Mar 2026 #163

Despite the name on the Medical Center DFW Mar 2026 #164

You've got this CalPeggy! FakeNoose Mar 2026 #165

You're in my thoughts. area51 Mar 2026 #166

Blessings, dear Peggy mcar Mar 2026 #167

Thinking only positive thoughts, Peggy! badhair77 Mar 2026 #168

Sending healing hugs to you, Peggy. gademocrat7 Mar 2026 #169

Sending positive vibes for a successful surgery and virgdem Mar 2026 #170

Major hugs to you, CP. edbermac Mar 2026 #171

My Mother's name was also Peggy. markodochartaigh Mar 2026 #172

Dearest Peggy... oldsoldierfadingfast Mar 2026 #173

Wishing the best for you Tree Lady Mar 2026 #174

Best wishes for a full recovery. Justice matters. Mar 2026 #175

Best of luck. usonian Mar 2026 #176

Lots of best wishes bamagal62 Mar 2026 #177

Sending all positive thoughts to you!!! Pisces Mar 2026 #178

Best wishes for great healing. LuckyLib Mar 2026 #179

Keeping you in my heart orangecrush Mar 2026 #180

Best of luck oldtime dfl_er Mar 2026 #181

You're going to have a gazillion prayer vigils headed your way, Peggy. peggysue2 Mar 2026 #182

Wishing only the best for you, dear one. FM123 Mar 2026 #183

You're in my thoughts, Peggy, my dear friend. Swede Mar 2026 #184

Sending prayers for healing... regnaD kciN Mar 2026 #185

Sending positive thoughts and hope everything goes well for you tomorrow. MuirHero Mar 2026 #186

Sending all my positive thoughts and wishes your way, Peggy! DarthDem Mar 2026 #187

Dear Peggy, I too am holding you and your medical team in prayer. summer_in_TX Mar 2026 #188

It's almost Monday, so you'll be getting lots of healing vibes before surgery. calimary Mar 2026 #189

Best of luck! misanthrope Mar 2026 #190

Sending healing, successful surgery vibes to you Peggy. applegrove Mar 2026 #191

Keeping you and your surgical team in my thoughts blue_jay Mar 2026 #192

Best luck sis. mahina Mar 2026 #193

My best wishes for a successful procedure and oasis Mar 2026 #194

I wish you the best. Chemical Bill Mar 2026 #195

You've got this Peggy! You'll be in good hands! AllyCat Mar 2026 #196

Wishing you the best mercuryblues Mar 2026 #197

Good luck! JoseBalow Mar 2026 #198

As soon as you're able, let us know how you are. We all care. Vinca Mar 2026 #199

Thinking Of You & Sending Positive Vibes WiVoter Mar 2026 #200

. bigtree Mar 2026 #201

Our whole community is holding you in our thoughts. femmedem Mar 2026 #202

Do everything the doctors say if it makes any sense at all. planetc Mar 2026 #203

(((Peggy))) Nittersing Mar 2026 #204

It's after 5 AM your time and I'm thinking of you at this day begins for you. Solly Mack Mar 2026 #205

💐🫶🏽💐 blm Mar 2026 #206

my heart for your healing onethatcares Mar 2026 #207

You are always in our thoughts here, wonderful lady! OldBaldy1701E Mar 2026 #208

Thinking of you and your team right now. Ilsa Mar 2026 #209

Good luck! ABC123Easy Mar 2026 #210

Best of luck, Peggy! Greybnk48 Mar 2026 #211

Hey CP popsdenver Mar 2026 #212

Sending you rays of light and healing Peggy 💛💚 Clouds Passing Mar 2026 #213

I will hold you in my thoughts markie Mar 2026 #214

UCLA Med and Cedars Sinai are tied for #1 in Cali, per US News & World Report SpankMe Mar 2026 #215

You're so awesome, recover well and keep us posted lostnfound Mar 2026 #216

Sending you all the good vibes... Snackshack Mar 2026 #217

Thinking of you, CalPeggy! LNM Mar 2026 #218

Healing blessings for your recovery. I survived stage 4B metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the cervix... The_REAL_Ecumenist Mar 2026 #219

Much love, 💕 benfranklin1776 Mar 2026 #220

I'm reading this about the time that you should be finishing your surgery. TexasTowelie Mar 2026 #221

Sucrssful surgery! The easiest possible recovery! And...a Cancer-Free Life from Now On! electric_blue68 Mar 2026 #222

We love you Peggy! evolves Mar 2026 #223

Ah my dear annabanana Mar 2026 #224

We'll hear from you afterwards Peggy. No hurry. Blessings. George McGovern Mar 2026 #225