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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
(22,683 posts)You're going to do great!
SheltieLover
(80,723 posts)Healing vibes still flowing to you.
senseandsensibility
(25,012 posts)Your surgery date is close to St. Patrick's Day. May the luck o' the Irish be with you!
Scrivener7
(59,564 posts)That is great news, and I wish you total success. You hang in there.
HAB911
(10,455 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(16,529 posts)Permanut
(8,404 posts)At last, a light at the end of the tunnel. I happen to know that you can do this.
surfered
(13,563 posts)peggysue2
(12,536 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
(396 posts)Solly Mack
(96,962 posts)buzzycrumbhunger
(1,955 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
(6,092 posts)The LOVE of so many of us to cushion, comfort and accompany you through this journey.
God Speed CaliforniaPeggy
livetohike
(24,299 posts)thoughts for you and your surgical team
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irisblue
(37,556 posts)You are gonna rock your post op
SheilaAnn
(10,726 posts)BaronChocula
(4,579 posts)Just weeks away.
Clouds Passing
(7,973 posts)malaise
(296,350 posts)niyad
(132,595 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
(22,222 posts)We will be like a BLUE WAVE behind you! YOU got this girl!!
Swede
(39,560 posts)You're gonna come through this better than ever.
awesomerwb1
(5,105 posts)I'm sure the surgery will be a complete success.
2naSalit
(102,940 posts)Special list (short) of people who need good energy when I burn sage in the morning.
Dear_Prudence
(1,174 posts)I hope it goes smoothly for you.
Beartracks
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Diamond_Dog
(40,643 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
(10,938 posts)Bettie
(19,724 posts)and that your recovery is full!
lonely bird
(2,951 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
(13,076 posts)here. "You got this, Peggy". I will still pray.
Grim Chieftain
(1,771 posts)You are in my thoughts, dear lady. Please keep us posted.
boston bean
(36,935 posts)Figarosmom
(12,132 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
(13,492 posts)spanone
(141,678 posts)Skittles
(171,836 posts)AND WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
Nevilledog
(55,084 posts)Holding you close in my thoughts.
badhair77
(5,183 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
(20,769 posts)Enjoy the anaesthetic!
diane in sf
(4,248 posts)Whyisthisstillclose
(674 posts)Jim__
(15,232 posts)Buddyzbuddy
(2,666 posts)Get well, be well, think good thoughts.
llmart
(17,627 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
(3,974 posts)Ms. Toad
(38,664 posts)sinkingfeeling
(57,842 posts)the window like I did, to be released.
leftstreet
(40,796 posts)dalton99a
(94,305 posts)MLAA
(19,752 posts)friends that care deeply and consider you a DU treasure. 🩷
JohnnyLib2
(11,334 posts)And also with your husband! Love and best wishes from here.
TBF
(36,729 posts)sending all the positive vibes from here in TX!!
gademocrat7
(11,952 posts)Sending you lots of love, prayers and hugs. We are with you on this journey.🤗💙🙏
highplainsdem
(62,290 posts)Sending hugs and healing vibes.
70sEraVet
(5,495 posts)Mz Pip
(28,459 posts)Its scary but fortunately you dont have too long of a wait.
TommieMommy
(2,924 posts)Pacifist Patriot
(25,213 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
(68,235 posts)Where is the surgery being done?
joanbarnes
(2,121 posts)OldBaldy1701E
(11,194 posts)NNadir
(38,100 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
(17,598 posts)I will remind myself to pray for you on Monday, March 16th. That is my practice.
You got this!!!!
1WorldHope
(2,065 posts)MuirHero
(148 posts)rubbersole
(11,229 posts)All the best to you, Ms Peggy.
lark
(26,082 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
(3,102 posts)And prayers your way.
bluescribbler
(2,525 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
(32,992 posts)and praying for you.
Torchlight
(6,839 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
(2,336 posts)and in hopes for the best that can be..........
Marthe48
(23,199 posts)One of my friends surgery last summer and she has done so well. Sending you healing thoughts 💪
Laurelin
(905 posts)Take good care of yourself. ❤️
TexLaProgressive
(12,739 posts)You are one of my favorites here, wishing you well and lessening anxiety.
The Wizard
(13,753 posts)Positive attitudes pay dividends.
multigraincracker
(37,700 posts)blogslug
(39,169 posts)❤️ ❤️ ❤️