Tomorrow's the day . . . and it's almost here.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

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.

[canetoad]

1. I'll be thinking of you Peggy

Best wishes. I'm sure it's going to go well.

[NewHendoLib]

2. You'll be in my thoughts, my friend..

[2naSalit]

3. We'll be there with you!

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.

[Totally Tunsie]

4. All good wishes to you, CaliforniaPeggy.

We'll be praying for you and holding you in our thoughts. You will be missed during your recovery, but take every minute you need to come back to DU in perfect health.

[mountain grammy]

5. putting you on my list right now.. will be thinking of you

and waiting for the all clear update.. All the best CP see you tomorrow evening.

fuck Ronald Reagan!

[Faux pas]

6. Sending you my

most spectacular healing and coping vibes CaliforniaPeggy!

[lame54]

7. Good good good luck...

May all go better than well

[Solly Mack]

8. You'll be in my thoughts.

[Hope22]

9. Thinking of you and sending love.

You’ve got this. You will feel so much better when this is behind you! Healing love and light to you! 💗🙏🏼💐🥰

[hlthe2b]

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

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!

[bif]

11. Positive vibes headed your way!

[tavernier]

12. You got it!

Add my prayers and good vibes and lots of gold pots at the end of the rainbow straight to your lungs tomorrow!!

[dickthegrouch]

13. Best wishes Peggy

Do everything you can to calm yourself.
I find music (especially guitar or harp) to be very calming. I also listen to a lot of choral music from the 17-18 centuries at volumes that my headphones allow, but my neighbors wouldn't!

[Zackzzzz]

25. And hum along

Good, Good, Good, Good Vibrations.

[dalton99a]

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

[spanone]

15. Positive vibes coming your way from Nashville, TN♥️

♥️♥️♥️

[livetohike]

16. Will be holding positive thoughts for you and your

surgery team tomorrow morning CalPeggy. You got this my friend.

[The Wizard]

17. Never give up the fight

Never ever give up . Stay strong.

[surfered]

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

[InstantGratification]

19. All of DU is pulling for you!

[jfz9580m]

52. Seconded.nt

[leftstreet]

82. Indeed!

[littlemissmartypants]

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

We love you. Stay strong. ❤️

[Grim Chieftain]

21. I have been thinking about you, dear Peggy

Please know you are in my thoughts now and especially tomorrow. Much love and best wishes are with you.

[snacker]

22. Sending positive vibes your way

and keeping you in my thoughts.

[irisblue]

23. Best vibes & hopes dear Peggy

[ZDU]

24. Here's wishing you all the very best!

We look forward to your next round of beautiful photos once you're back! Good thoughts, great vibes!

[Kali]

26. Oh best of skill, luck, and strength to you and team, dear Peggy

[h2ebits]

27. Consider this to be me holding your hand . . . .

You are in my thoughts and I wish for you the best possible outcome.

[Tbear]

28. Be brave!

There is no way a just God would let you die in RR hospital. No way!

[erronis]

29. A DU web of hugs!

[intrepidity]

30. Looking forward to hearing your full report after recovery

Getting to UCLA by 5am on a Monday, ugh, that might be the worst part.

All the best vibes heading your way Peggy!

[FalloutShelter]

31. Definitely in my thoughts dear Peggy.

Sending all the vibes I can send, for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

[iamateacher]

32. Good luck, Peggy

[Permanut]

33. We happen to know that you can do this..

Updates. We want updates.

[iluvtennis]

34. Sent up a prayer. You got this CaliforniaPeggy.

[malaise]

35. Rooting for you sis

[nuxvomica]

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

According to US News and World Report. That's nothing to sneeze at. You are in good hands.

[judesedit]

37. Sending you lots of healing vibes, CaliforniaPeggy.

We want you back here ASAP. Thank you for all you do.

[NNadir]

38. Good luck our much endearing friend!

[MizLibby]

39. Wishing you the best Peggy

I'm originally from Los Angeles and you are going to the finest facility in the city. Sending you love and hugs.

[niyad]

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

procedure, and swift and complete recovery and healing. Know that you and your surgical team are surrounded by love.

[CrispyQ]

41. Positive vibes coming your way!

[lamp_shade]

42. I will.

[flashman13]

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

[JMCKUSICK]

44. You will have hundreds with you throughout your surgery

Sending you great healing vibes and prayers CaliforniaPeggy.

There's also the secret recipe for success in your life CP, it's called too many of us need you so your work here isn't done.

I for one, need, not want, but need more bready treat photos to torture me

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Holding you near and Dear CP.

[Katcat]

45. Sending good thoughts

And everything that goes with that. We’ve never met in person but you’ve been in my life for years now. Do what the experts say and GET WELL!

[True Dough]

46. Just imagine,

soon you'll be able to breathe a sigh of relief with two healthy lungs.

Take care, Peggy. We'll be eagerly awaiting your return!

[denvine]

47. Sending positive and healing thoughts your way!

Wishing for a successful procedure and a speedy recovery!

[Buddyzbuddy]

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

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.

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

49. Very good hospital..despite the name

[chowder66]

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

[stage left]

51. Wishing you

the best.

[Ocelot II]

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

[barbtries]

54. I'll be thinking about you Peggy,

and hoping for the very best!

[Diamond_Dog]

55. Sending you best wishes for an uneventful surgery, Peggy!

I know you’ll be just fine!

[LA Blue Bengal]

56. Sending you

good vibes and good thoughts. You got this, Peggy!

[cab67]

57. All the best!

[NewLarry]

58. Sending you all the good vibes,

best wishes and heartfelt prayers you need and/or want!

[bucolic_frolic]

59. Thinking good thoughts for you! /nt

[snowybirdie]

60. Be well

You have a lot of support. Heal quickly!

[bsiebs]

61. Im right there with you CaliforniaPeggy...

... before you go under, turn to the surrounding doctors and nurses and say "I hope you're all Democrats"...

[3catwoman3]

62. Being the first case is always good.

Lots of good vibes headed your way from your extended DU family. We'll all be waiting to hear from you.

[TBF]

63. Sending good vibes from Texas :)

[bluestarone]

64. You got this Peggy!!

A lot of LOVE behind you here!! We are ALL pulling for you.

[tinrobot]

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

Get well soon!

[MIButterfly]

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

My dear CaliforniaPeggy, I will be thinking of you. I wish you the best of luck tomorrow and a speedy recovery thereafter. You are such a bright light and are so well-loved here at DU. We're all thinking of you and pulling for you!

My best friend's sister had similar surgery a few weeks ago. She was supposed to be in the hospital for four days and was discharged in two. She's at home now and recuperating very well; I wish the same for you.

Take as much time as you need to recuperate. We'll be here for you when you come back!

Much love,
MIButterfly

[Buns_of_Fire]

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

[ShazzieB]

68. You will definitely be in my thoughts!

I hope the surgery goes as smoothly as possible and is 100% successful -- and I wish you a speedy, smooth, and uneventful recoveryl

[mwmisses4289]

69. 🫂and 🍀

Take care of yourself!

[CanonRay]

70. Good luck.

[murielm99]

71. I will be thinking of you.

And you have a right to be scared.

[LudwigPastorius]

72. Hang in there, CP!

You'll come through this better than before.

[Greywing]

73. I'll be sending healing thoughts n/t

[Initech]

74. Get well Peggy!

[mnhtnbb]

75. I worked at UCLA Medical Center

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.

[montanacowboy]

76. All best wishes

and healing thoughts Peggy. It will be ok and you are in good hands.

I prepare for back surgery mid April so I get it!

[DelMar dem]

77. Best of luck.

It is such a liberating feeling when you realize that the vile invader is gone from your body. You'll be in good hands!

[SheltieLover]

78. Healing vibes already on the way to you, your family, doctors, and caregivers

Be well, Peggy, and know how much you are loved and appreciated here. You are a Du treasure!

[Spintocat]

79. much love and healing thoughts!

[c-rational]

80. Good luck CaliforniaPeggy. You got this. Keep us posted.

[1WorldHope]

81. Love and Light 💜🕯️

I can't wait to read that they got it all.
So many people are praying and wishing and holding you in Love.

[GiqueCee]

83. Industrial-strength best wishes...

... comin' at ya! Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. But my path to a cure wasn't quite as intense as what you're about to go through. Hang in there, Peggy. We're all thinking of you.

[democrank]

84. Sending strength and a giant hug.

You can do this, CaliforniaPeggy.

[lark]

85. Sending best healing wishes!

I hope this is smooth and as easy as possible and totally effective in geting all of that out of you. Also wishes you a speedy recovery and no relapses. I had breast cancer 28 years ago, went the aggressive route and never had a recurrence. Wishing the same for you!

[IndyPepper]

86. Thinking good thoughts

I'm thinking of and praying for you as you go into surgery ... that the doctors will be skillful and that the results will be positive. Despite the name of the hospital, you're in good hands. That's where I went when I shattered my leg in a cycling accident, and the doctors were superb. Please keep us posted ... and try not to worry too much.

[Trueblue Texan]

87. Sending healing vibes your way! nt

[senseandsensibility]

88. You will definitely be in all of our thoughts, CP!

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!

[Deuxcents]

89. Looks like a tsunami of well wishes, Miss Peggy, and I'll add mine, too. Much love and hugs until you come back 🌺

[hamsterjill]

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

I will also pray for your doctors and your daughter. Rest, and know that it's all going to be all right.

Stay strong. Let the logical part of your mind take control right now. Know the emotional part of your brain is doing it's job, too. It reminds us to be cautious and to be sure. You've considered all aspects and made the best decision.

Let us know how it all goes when you can, but when you close your eyes as the surgery begins, let your thoughts be on all of the multitude of people who are pulling for you!!!

Sending love and hugs!

[mokeyz]

91. Hugs and Prayers

You’re going to do just fine - 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[Ms. Toad]

92. Good Luck!

Fortunately, I haven't had to deal with mets to the lungs - but I've had surgery for two cancers. I wish you all the best!

[rubbersole]

93. Everyone here is sending positive thoughts your way.

Can't wait for farmer's market photos in a few weeks! 🤗

[blogslug]

94. My good thoughts for you, Peggy!

❤️❤️❤️

[NEOH]

95. Sending Good Vibes Your Way!!

Sending good vibes your way for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!!

[BurnDoubt]

96. We're all holding your hand.

You are a good part of “Us”.
Have a Good Day.
And Keep Having Them.

[Skittles]

97. YOU GOT THIS, MS. PEGSTER

you'll be updating us soon!

[Bristlecone]

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

[ms liberty]

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

[maspaha]

100. UCLA Medical Center is amazing! You're in very good hands!

I travelled from Phoenix to have my reconstruction (after breast cancer) surgery there. They took such good care of me and my family! When I was finally able to walk after four days, my daughter (11 years old at the time) walked the halls with me at midnight dribbling her soccer ball. It’s oddly one of my favorite memories.

California Peggy, have you in my thoughts and prayers.

[LoisB]

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

of The Universe protect our Peggy and guide the hands of her surgeon.

[gopiscrap]

102. Definitely praying for you

when you can, check in and let us know how you are doing-Peace Mike C

[ColoringFool]

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

[MarineCombatEngineer]

104. My dear CaliforniaPeggy,

Know that I and every DU member are sending you thoughts and prayers and don't worry, you've got this.

[MLAA]

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

❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️

[Easterncedar]

106. Peggy, you are among the best of this community

I don't say this glibly: I love you.

You will be in my thoughts tonight and tomorrow and until you post again.

Tomorrow begins the recovery. Have a restful, hopeful night.

Love and peace, Sarah

[Tesha]

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

There comes a calm as you put yourself in the hands of those you trust.

Best wishes for a a smooth and drama-less surgery and swift recovery.

[City Lights]

108. Sending calming vibes your way.

And sending best wishes for a successful surgery. Will be thinking of you and watching for an update.

[Evolve Dammit]

109. Love and healing CP. Love you, ED

[WVreaper]

110. Trust your medical care!

Your surgery is what they have trained for.

[LuckyCharms]

111. I'll be thinking of you, Peg.

My best wishes to you.

[godsentme]

112. Wishing you everything good

Like so many have already said, we'll be there with you. You GOT this! Sending you peace and light. ☮️🙌

[quaint]

113. Strength and serenity, Our Dear Peggy!

With all this love, the outcome can only be 100% success.
Please to the universe for a painftree,and speedy recovery!
💗💗💗🌷🌷🌷💗💗💗

[blue-wave]

114. We're all cheering for you

Wishing you a speedy recovery, we'll see you basking in that California sun soon!

[AllaN01Bear]

115. ""

[CurtEastPoint]

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

[yankee87]

117. Good Karma

from Cleveland

[Dunc]

118. Best wishes friend.

[ShazamIam]

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

[countingbluecars]

120. My best to you.

Sending positive vibes for a speedy recovery.

[COL Mustard]

121. Dear Peggy...

For all the happiness you’ve brought to people here

When you are able, please let us know how you are doing.

[redstatebluegirl]

122. I will be sending good thoughts your way!

[Biophilic]

123. You've got a lot of good people pulling for you and a lot of future farmer's markets to cruise with you camera.

Be well.

[HeartsCanHope]

124. Sending healing vibes, California Peggy.

And love and light to you and your family. My thoughts will be with you all.

[Saoirse9]

125. Prayers for a successful surgery

and a speedy recovery.

Looks like you're getting good care, that will make it a successful outcome.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

126. You will be in my prayers

[FuzzyRabbit]

127. I'll be thinking of you.

I have had good luck with surgeries since growing old and believe you will too.

[fierywoman]

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

[KitFox]

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

blessing: “A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, a sheltering angel so nothing can harm you.” Love and hugs to you dear heart 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[highplainsdem]

130. Prayers, healing vibes and hugs for you, Peggy.

Wishing you a quick, easy recovery, and wonderful nurses and doctors. And good food in the hospital.

[Hiawatha Pete]

131. Thanks for the update, CalifoniaPeggy!

I always prefer teaching (University) hospitals myself and think you are in good hands.

Best wishes for a successful treatment/surgery and a full recovery!

[kairos12]

132. Peace and strength to you CP.

[HAB911]

133. All the best to you peggy!

[Raine]

134. Prayers, healing thoughts and lots of love 💕💕

coming your way. 🙏 💞

[synni]

135. I wish you all the best

It's understandable to be scared, when you are fighting a battle of this magnitude. I pray that your surgery is successful.

[Nevilledog]

136. Love you, Peggy.

Sending all the healing vibes your way.

[bluescribbler]

137. You are always in my thoughts.

I send hugs and best wishes for a successful outcome and a speedy recovery.

[FemDemERA]

138. Postive vibes and wishes for you, Peggy

Hoping the surgery is completely successful and the healing time short.

[Bayard]

139. Heal quickly and cleanly, Peggy

You are well loved!

[Warpy]

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

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I hope it is small, calcified, with clean margins, and is totally resectable.

We'll see you on the other side.

[debm55]

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

[debsy]

142. We all will be thinking of you and hoping for a positive outcome!

[Catlady123]

143. Good vibes!

[herding cats]

144. You've got this!

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!

[MiHale]

145. Great healing vibes, Cal Peg...

[MorbidButterflyTat]

146. I wish the very best for you

Love, strength and healing for you and your family.

[Ialwaysvote]

147. You are in my thoughts

[PCIntern]

148. You'll do great!

Thinking of you and wishing you the best for speedy recovery!!

[beveeheart]

149. This DUer is sending positive thoughts

to you.

[blueknight73]

150. You got this Peggy!

Send you best wishes and positive vibes!

[cate94]

151. Keeping you in my prayers

And hoping for the best outcome.

[a kennedy]

152. YOU CaliforniaPeggy......deserve the best freaking outcome of ANYONE!!!!!

🙏🏻 🥰 ♥️ 🙏🏻 🥰 ♥️ 🙏🏻 🥰 ♥️ and we’ll ALL BE HERE FOR YOU!!!!

[harumph]

153. Good luck! That's a great medical center!

[Dear_Prudence]

154. I'll be thinking of you.

Take care, CaliforniaPeggy.

[Figarosmom]

155. Hoping for good results

Hope for best and be well.

[OhioBlue]

156. Thinking of you Peggy! Sending love!

[dlilafae]

157. Peggy, love, hugs ..

... and all the very best. On your side of the rope, pulling...🩵🩷🩵🫶

[sinkingfeeling]

158. Hang tight. We're all pulling for you.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

159. We love you Peggy!

We'll be waiting to hear the good news of your successful surgery!

[Hey Joe]

160. Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy

recovery!!

[Javaman]

161. Good luck! 🙂nt

[womanofthehills]

162. Best wishes- before you know it, you will be taking beautiful photos

And this will be behind you. 💕

[Jim__]

163. Keeping you in my thoughts.

[DFW]

164. Despite the name on the Medical Center

We are all waiting to hear that "better than expected" from the ICU unit when it's done

[FakeNoose]

165. You've got this CalPeggy!

[area51]

166. You're in my thoughts.

[mcar]

167. Blessings, dear Peggy

[badhair77]

168. Thinking only positive thoughts, Peggy!

Sending my prayers for a successful surgery and thorough recovery. Wishing you, your family and your medical team a smooth day. Please keep us updated.

[gademocrat7]

169. Sending healing hugs to you, Peggy.

Praying for a good recovery.💙

[virgdem]

170. Sending positive vibes for a successful surgery and

And speedy recovery.🤎

[edbermac]

171. Major hugs to you, CP.

[markodochartaigh]

172. My Mother's name was also Peggy.

She had surgery for lung cancer in 1995 and had a very active 7 years after that. I pray that you will have a successful surgery and a robust recovery.

💚

[oldsoldierfadingfast]

173. Dearest Peggy...

I read your post earlier today and have spent the day trying to think of words that would give you the most and best encouragement. However, others have said all the things that have come to my mind and have said it better than I would have. I rec them all.
Just know that you are much loved here on DU and all of us are praying for a good outcome. Keep the faith.

[Tree Lady]

174. Wishing the best for you

And healing.

[Justice matters.]

175. Best wishes for a full recovery.

From Canada with Love

[usonian]

176. Best of luck.

For successful surgery and recovery.

[bamagal62]

177. Lots of best wishes

And healing prayers!🙏🏻

[Pisces]

178. Sending all positive thoughts to you!!!

[LuckyLib]

179. Best wishes for great healing.

[orangecrush]

180. Keeping you in my heart

[oldtime dfl_er]

181. Best of luck

It will go great!!!

[peggysue2]

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

You've got this. See/ read you once this is done.

[FM123]

183. Wishing only the best for you, dear one.

[Swede]

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

I can't wait to here from you when this is in the rear view mirror.

[regnaD kciN]

185. Sending prayers for healing...

[MuirHero]

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

[DarthDem]

187. Sending all my positive thoughts and wishes your way, Peggy!

You got this! Stay strong. We're all with you!

[summer_in_TX]

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

Bless you, and may your healing be swift afterwards. 🙏

[calimary]

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

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.

[misanthrope]

190. Best of luck!

Here's a quick recovery!

[applegrove]

191. Sending healing, successful surgery vibes to you Peggy.

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!.

[blue_jay]

192. Keeping you and your surgical team in my thoughts

and prayers tomorrow for a successful outcome plus a few deep, calming breaths and healing prayers.