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CaliforniaPeggy

(156,591 posts) Sun Mar 15, 2026, 02:46 PM Sunday

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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 Sunday OP

I'll be thinking of you Peggy canetoad Sunday #1

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

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

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

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

Sending you my Faux pas Sunday #6

Good good good luck... lame54 Sunday #7

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

Thinking of you and sending love. Hope22 Sunday #9

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

Positive vibes headed your way! bif Sunday #11

You got it! tavernier Sunday #12

Best wishes Peggy dickthegrouch Sunday #13

And hum along Zackzzzz Sunday #25

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

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

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

Never give up the fight The Wizard Sunday #17

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

All of DU is pulling for you! InstantGratification Sunday #19

Seconded.nt jfz9580m Sunday #52

Indeed! leftstreet Sunday #82

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

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

Sending positive vibes your way snacker Sunday #22

Best vibes & hopes dear Peggy irisblue Sunday #23

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

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

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

Be brave! Tbear Sunday #28

A DU web of hugs! erronis Sunday #29

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

Definitely in my thoughts dear Peggy. FalloutShelter Sunday #31

Good luck, Peggy iamateacher Sunday #32

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

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

Rooting for you sis malaise Sunday #35

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

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

Good luck our much endearing friend! NNadir Sunday #38

Wishing you the best Peggy MizLibby Sunday #39

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

Positive vibes coming your way! CrispyQ Sunday #41

I will. lamp_shade Sunday #42

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

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

Sending good thoughts Katcat Sunday #45

Just imagine, True Dough Sunday #46

Sending positive and healing thoughts your way! denvine Sunday #47

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

Very good hospital..despite the name BlueWaveNeverEnd Sunday #49

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

Wishing you stage left Sunday #51

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

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

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

Sending you LA Blue Bengal Sunday #56

All the best! cab67 Sunday #57

Sending you all the good vibes, NewLarry Sunday #58

Thinking good thoughts for you! /nt bucolic_frolic Sunday #59

Be well snowybirdie Sunday #60

Im right there with you CaliforniaPeggy... bsiebs Sunday #61

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

Sending good vibes from Texas :) TBF Sunday #63

You got this Peggy!! bluestarone Sunday #64

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

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

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

You will definitely be in my thoughts! ShazzieB Sunday #68

🫂and 🍀 mwmisses4289 Sunday #69

Good luck. CanonRay Sunday #70

I will be thinking of you. murielm99 Sunday #71

Hang in there, CP! LudwigPastorius Sunday #72

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

Get well Peggy! Initech Sunday #74

I worked at UCLA Medical Center mnhtnbb Sunday #75

All best wishes montanacowboy Sunday #76

Best of luck. DelMar dem Sunday #77

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

much love and healing thoughts! Spintocat Sunday #79

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

Love and Light 💜🕯️ 1WorldHope Sunday #81

Industrial-strength best wishes... GiqueCee Sunday #83

Sending strength and a giant hug. democrank Sunday #84

Sending best healing wishes! lark Sunday #85

Thinking good thoughts IndyPepper Sunday #86

Sending healing vibes your way! nt Trueblue Texan Sunday #87

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

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

Hugs and Prayers mokeyz Sunday #91

Good Luck! Ms. Toad Sunday #92

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

My good thoughts for you, Peggy! blogslug Sunday #94

Sending Good Vibes Your Way!! NEOH Sunday #95

We're all holding your hand. BurnDoubt Sunday #96

YOU GOT THIS, MS. PEGSTER Skittles Sunday #97

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

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

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

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

Definitely praying for you gopiscrap Sunday #102

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

My dear CaliforniaPeggy, MarineCombatEngineer Sunday #104

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

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

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

Sending calming vibes your way. City Lights Sunday #108

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

Trust your medical care! WVreaper Sunday #110

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

Wishing you everything good godsentme Sunday #112

Strength and serenity, Our Dear Peggy! quaint Sunday #113

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

"" AllaN01Bear Sunday #115

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

Good Karma yankee87 Sunday #117

Best wishes friend. Dunc Sunday #118

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

My best to you. countingbluecars Sunday #120

Dear Peggy... COL Mustard Sunday #121

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

Sending healing vibes, California Peggy. HeartsCanHope Sunday #124

Prayers for a successful surgery Saoirse9 Sunday #125

You will be in my prayers LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #126

I'll be thinking of you. FuzzyRabbit Sunday #127

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

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

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

Thanks for the update, CalifoniaPeggy! Hiawatha Pete Sunday #131

Peace and strength to you CP. kairos12 Sunday #132

All the best to you peggy! HAB911 Sunday #133

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

I wish you all the best synni Sunday #135

Love you, Peggy. Nevilledog Sunday #136

You are always in my thoughts. bluescribbler Sunday #137

Postive vibes and wishes for you, Peggy FemDemERA Sunday #138

Heal quickly and cleanly, Peggy Bayard Sunday #139

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

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

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

Good vibes! Catlady123 Sunday #143

You've got this! herding cats Sunday #144

Great healing vibes, Cal Peg... MiHale Sunday #145

I wish the very best for you MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #146

You are in my thoughts Ialwaysvote Sunday #147

You'll do great! PCIntern Sunday #148

This DUer is sending positive thoughts beveeheart Sunday #149

You got this Peggy! blueknight73 Sunday #150

Keeping you in my prayers cate94 Sunday #151

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

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

I'll be thinking of you. Dear_Prudence Sunday #154

Hoping for good results Figarosmom Sunday #155

Thinking of you Peggy! Sending love! OhioBlue Sunday #156

Peggy, love, hugs .. dlilafae Sunday #157

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

We love you Peggy! Grumpy Old Guy Sunday #159

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

Good luck! 🙂nt Javaman Sunday #161

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

Keeping you in my thoughts. Jim__ Sunday #163

Despite the name on the Medical Center DFW Sunday #164

You've got this CalPeggy! FakeNoose Sunday #165

You're in my thoughts. area51 Sunday #166

Blessings, dear Peggy mcar Sunday #167

Thinking only positive thoughts, Peggy! badhair77 Sunday #168

Sending healing hugs to you, Peggy. gademocrat7 Sunday #169

Sending positive vibes for a successful surgery and virgdem Sunday #170

Major hugs to you, CP. edbermac Sunday #171

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

Dearest Peggy... oldsoldierfadingfast Sunday #173

Wishing the best for you Tree Lady Sunday #174

Best wishes for a full recovery. Justice matters. Yesterday #175

Best of luck. usonian Yesterday #176

Lots of best wishes bamagal62 Yesterday #177

Sending all positive thoughts to you!!! Pisces Yesterday #178

Best wishes for great healing. LuckyLib Yesterday #179

Keeping you in my heart orangecrush Yesterday #180

Best of luck oldtime dfl_er Yesterday #181

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

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

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

Sending prayers for healing... regnaD kciN Yesterday #185

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

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

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

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

Best of luck! misanthrope Yesterday #190

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

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

Best luck sis. mahina Yesterday #193

My best wishes for a successful procedure and oasis Yesterday #194

I wish you the best. Chemical Bill Yesterday #195

You've got this Peggy! You'll be in good hands! AllyCat 22 hrs ago #196

Wishing you the best mercuryblues 20 hrs ago #197

Good luck! JoseBalow 20 hrs ago #198

As soon as you're able, let us know how you are. We all care. Vinca 20 hrs ago #199

Thinking Of You & Sending Positive Vibes WiVoter 20 hrs ago #200

. bigtree 20 hrs ago #201

Our whole community is holding you in our thoughts. femmedem 20 hrs ago #202

Do everything the doctors say if it makes any sense at all. planetc 20 hrs ago #203

(((Peggy))) Nittersing 20 hrs ago #204

It's after 5 AM your time and I'm thinking of you at this day begins for you. Solly Mack 19 hrs ago #205

💐🫶🏽💐 blm 19 hrs ago #206

my heart for your healing onethatcares 19 hrs ago #207

You are always in our thoughts here, wonderful lady! OldBaldy1701E 19 hrs ago #208

Thinking of you and your team right now. Ilsa 18 hrs ago #209

Good luck! ABC123Easy 18 hrs ago #210

Best of luck, Peggy! Greybnk48 18 hrs ago #211

Hey CP popsdenver 18 hrs ago #212

Sending you rays of light and healing Peggy 💛💚 Clouds Passing 18 hrs ago #213

I will hold you in my thoughts markie 17 hrs ago #214

UCLA Med and Cedars Sinai are tied for #1 in Cali, per US News & World Report SpankMe 17 hrs ago #215

You're so awesome, recover well and keep us posted lostnfound 15 hrs ago #216

Sending you all the good vibes... Snackshack 15 hrs ago #217

Thinking of you, CalPeggy! LNM 15 hrs ago #218

Healing blessings for your recovery. I survived stage 4B metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the cervix... The_REAL_Ecumenist 15 hrs ago #219

Much love, 💕 benfranklin1776 14 hrs ago #220

I'm reading this about the time that you should be finishing your surgery. TexasTowelie 14 hrs ago #221

Sucrssful surgery! The easiest possible recovery! And...a Cancer-Free Life from Now On! electric_blue68 14 hrs ago #222

We love you Peggy! evolves 13 hrs ago #223

Ah my dear annabanana 8 hrs ago #224