My results from the Pulmonary Function Tests are in! They are normal and OK to proceed with surgery.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

So I'm a mix of emotions today.

Of course, this result was the most acceptable to me.

And I'm scared too.

Both tests had their difficulties for me. They were hard in places. They truly tested my ability to perform appropriately. I actually didn't think I'd do well enough. So I'm surprised as well as scared.

Next week, I will have a video conference with my surgeon and the details will become clear then.

Thanks to all of you for your support: the stories, the humor, the love . . .

[SheltieLover]

1. Please know we are all holding you in strong healing vibes, Peggy!

[DinahMoeHum]

2. We're all with you no matter what happens.

[CurtEastPoint]

3. We are with you, dear Peggy!

[58Sunliner]

4. Congratulations!! I did my first PFT a few months ago and it was stressful.

You got this. Maybe cross off Mt Everest from your bucket list!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

5. Yeah

Good luck with the surgery

[leftstreet]

6. It's like you're running a triathlon

Major hurdle accomplished, Yippee!....oh crap here's another one

Hang in there

[jfz9580m]

7. Good luck Peggy

I look forward to your being back posting in the Photography forum..

[Jilly_in_VA]

8. Good news! n/t

[CrispyQ]

9. Good news today!

One step at a time.

[sinkingfeeling]

10. Marvelous news. I was terrified of my cancer surgery as well. You'll do fine. Just take your time recovering.

[spooky3]

11. Surgery is always scary. Best wishes to you for a great outcome! Nt

[peggysue2]

12. Good to hear, Peggy!

One step at a time. I'm sure it is scary. My husband went through cancer surgery and radiation followup six months after we bought our house in Delaware. I was a nervous wreck and he was scared, too. Perfectly normal. The good news is that surgical and cancer approaches have made enormous advances.

Sending my best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Clouds Passing]

13. To feel scared during this entire diagnosis is okay, Dear CaliforniaPeggy.

Rest in the knowledge that you have many people praying for you, sending you healing energies and thoughts of well wishes.

I love how you always call us Dear 💖

[Lonestarblue]

14. Good thoughts headed your way for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

[angrychair]

15. I wish you the very best outcome Peggy

You got this! 🙂

[Nevilledog]

16. Yay!

It would be more concerning if you weren't nervous about surgery, but it's totally normal to feel that way. Writing down your concerns so you can make sure you ask your surgeons about them might ease your burden a bit.

[Easterncedar]

17. You are on your way to the successful recovery!

Hugs, my dear Peggy. You are the light.

[Whyisthisstillclose]

18. Fantastic! Great news!

[debm55]

19. Congratulations CaliforniaPeggy. My prayers are with you. Love deb.

[MineralMan]

20. We're all with you, my dear Peggy!

[PCIntern]

21. Good news and good luck!!!

Thinking of you….🥰

[1WorldHope]

22. We are all thinking of you. I also understand your mixed emotions.

[NNadir]

23. No one enters surgery with enthusiasm, but all should do so with hope.

All of us hope for the best for our well respected and loved Manhattan Beach wonder.

Be well.

[KitFox]

24. Oh, dear Peggy, it's as if the world around you continues on its normal way and your world is frightenly altered. That

you courageously faced and successfully completed the tests needed for the surgery option, gives you a big weapon in your cancer fighting arsenal. Your DU family army care so much and we are collectively sending our love , strength and support for you to add to your kick cancer cache. Thank you for keeping us updated. Love and hugs, dear heart 🧡🧡🧡

[surfered]

25. You're making progress. Wishing you continued good luck.

[niyad]

26. Huggggggs, dear Ms Peggy. Continuing vibes for a successful procedure

and complete recovery and healng. Holding you, your family, and your care team in love and light.

[Solly Mack]

27. I'm thinking of you every step of the way. Hoping for the very best.

[Bettie]

28. Oh, it's totally normal to be nervous about surgery!

I mean, it's surgery!

Might be for the best, but it is still scary!

Glad this is going as well as it can!

[greatlaurel]

29. That is good news.

Good luck and a speedy recovery.

[livetohike]

30. Sending hugs CalPeggy. You successfully got

through this and you will do the same with surgery and treatment.

[LoisB]

31. We are with you - all the way.

[JMCKUSICK]

32. That's such wonderful news CaliforniaPeggy

We will be with you every step of the way.
You have it seems the very best possibilities going forward. Hallelujah!

[Dear_Prudence]

33. So glad! nt

[Grim Chieftain]

34. We're with you, CaliforniaPeggy

So happy for the good news. Now, for the next step. You've got this. You are in my thoughts and I am sending positive vibes. I'm reminded of the old saying, "It's darkest before the dawn". That has helped me through many difficult, challenging times in my life.

Hugs to you dear lady. Keep us posted.

[KS Toronado]

35. OK Peggy

[Diamond_Dog]

37. Checking the items off the list!

You’ll ace the surgery next! Sending you tons of positive vibes and hugs!

[rubbersole]

36. Good things happen to good people.

You'll be fine. Better than fine. Wishing you all the best as you deal with your surgery.

[Old Crank]

38. You passed.

That means the doctors think you are strong enough to have the surgery.
That is the important result.
All the best.
Follow the recovery regimen.

[spanone]

39. Great News!!!!!!

[electric_blue68]

40. PHEW! Good luck with the surgery!!

👍 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[nolabear]

41. Sending love and strength!

I wondered if you were sharing all this here. I haven’t been here that much lately. Take in alllll the love and support. You’re in everyone’s heart.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

44. Thank you so much, my dear nolabear! Yup, I'm here.

DU is home. Facebook is as well, but I've been here much longer.

Thanks so much for coming by!

[bsiebs]

42. Great news CaliforniaPeggy!

[FemDemERA]

43. Good to hear!

[popsdenver]

45. Good on you CP

Take it as good to go, and run with it..............

[murielm99]

46. I am happy for you.

You have this. The surgery will go well and you will wonder why you were worried.

[Evolve Dammit]

47. All our love my dear Peggy. Please keep us updated.

[MiHale]

48. Always the bestest thoughts for you...

Live strong!

[malthaussen]

49. Soon you will be cancer-free.

Think positively, eh? In the mean time, there's just a little unpleasantness to be going through.

I understand that soldiers undergoing hot-climate drills in the swamps and bayous of Louisiana have an expression: "Embrace the suck." It's good advice, Peggy dear. Embrace the suck.

-- Mal

[wolfie001]

50. I'm wondering if they gave you the injection to simulate a treadmill?

So glad things are going in the right direction for you. In my case, when they gave me the injection, I struggled to breathe in the first seconds it went in. What a shock. Best of luck for your upcoming surgery.

[skylucy]

51. Glad to hear that you passed the tests, CaliforniaPeggy! We are rooting for you!

Just remember "Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV". (Sorry, I couldn't help myself!) Sending hugs.

[Bayard]

52. Yay, Peggy!

I hope the surgery also has good results.

[marble falls]

53. Tol' ya!

[mountain grammy]

54. Every day take a few minutes to picture

Yourself on the other side of this. Recovering and getting back to your life.

Soon you’ll be there. One step at a time.

[70sEraVet]

55. You are on your way to step one in the process of recovery.

Its a scary step. We are all rooting for you!!

[DeeDeeNY]

56. Truly great news!

[soldierant]

57. All I have to say - and you probably know it already -

is - every time you think of a question -no matter how small - about the upcoming surgery, or about something in your body might react to it - write it in a notebook, and take that notebook every time you see or speak with your surgeon (or even your PCP) - ASK thoae questions.

[Celerity]

58. lycka till Peggy!

[orangecrush]

59. Great news!

Best wishes!

[HeartsCanHope]

60. California Peggy, my thoughts are with you and your family.

I'm hoping for the best possible outcome and sending healing vibes. Take care, dear friend, and thank you for the updates.

[gademocrat7]

61. Thank you for the update, Peggy

Sending more healing hugs to you. You have an army of friends who love you.💙🤗

[lark]

62. OK, two steps further down the road to recovery

Hope your call with your doc goes well!

[MuirHero]

63. Will be sending prayers and positive energy to you Peggy.

[pandr32]

64. That's really good news!

Hugs for you

[MarineCombatEngineer]

65. Thoughts and prayer to you CaliforniaPeggy.

Please do keep us informed, you know all of DU has your back.

[Nigrum Cattus]

66. Good to hear

yes the anxiety before surgery is tough
and I know it's hard to be calm
have trust that this is the correct path
peace

[MustLoveBeagles]

67. Thanks for the update