FINALLY. I have a surgery date.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

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]

1. Sending you my best, Peggy.

You're going to do great!

[SheltieLover]

2. Ty, Peggy!

Healing vibes still flowing to you.

[senseandsensibility]

3. Good luck, CP!

Your surgery date is close to St. Patrick's Day. May the luck o' the Irish be with you!

[Scrivener7]

4. So just a few more days till they take it out and you can heal.

That is great news, and I wish you total success. You hang in there.

[HAB911]

5. Wishing you all the best!

[MustLoveBeagles]

6. Wishing you all the best

[Permanut]

7. Boy, what an ordeal for you..

At last, a light at the end of the tunnel. I happen to know that you can do this.

[surfered]

8. Best wishes ! 🙏❤️

[peggysue2]

9. All the best, Peggy

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]

10. All the best to you dear Peggy

[Solly Mack]

11. I love you, Peggy. All my thoughts and hopes for a full recovery.

[buzzycrumbhunger]

12. FWIW...

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]

13. I wish you the very very best, and of course you have a special Medicinal benefit that not many others have,

The LOVE of so many of us to cushion, comfort and accompany you through this journey.

God Speed CaliforniaPeggy

[livetohike]

14. Spending hugs Peggy. Will be holding positive

thoughts for you and your surgical team .

[irisblue]

15. I will be thinking of you on 16 March.

You are gonna rock your post op

[SheilaAnn]

16. Best wishes Peggy and the day before St. Pat's has got to be a blessed omen.

[BaronChocula]

17. All the best CP!

Just weeks away.

[Clouds Passing]

18. Much good energy and healing 🍀

[malaise]

19. Rooting for you sis

[niyad]

20. My dear Ms Peggy, holding you in light and love. Vibes for swift and

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]

21. CaliforniaPeggy, you have a huge family pushing for you here.

We will be like a BLUE WAVE behind you! YOU got this girl!!

[Swede]

22. Wishing you all the best, Peggy.

You're gonna come through this better than ever.

[awesomerwb1]

23. Sending positive vibes your way!

I'm sure the surgery will be a complete success.

[2naSalit]

24. Holding you on my...

Special list (short) of people who need good energy when I burn sage in the morning.

[Dear_Prudence]

25. Sendin positive thoughts.

I hope it goes smoothly for you.

[Beartracks]

26. You're in my prayers, Peggy.

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[Diamond_Dog]

27. I will be thinking about you on the 16th, Peggy.

I will wish with all my heart that your surgery goes well and you have a full and speedy recovery!!



Don’t forget to keep us updated when you can!

[GoodRaisin]

28. Wish you the best outcome Peggy.

[Bettie]

29. Hoping everything goes smoothly

and that your recovery is full!

[lonely bird]

30. Good luck!

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]

31. I continue to have faith in your strength. Tell that cancer to get the hell out of

here. "You got this, Peggy". I will still pray.

[Grim Chieftain]

32. Best wishes for a swift recovery, CaliforniaPeggy

You are in my thoughts, dear lady. Please keep us posted.

[boston bean]

33. Best wishes for you Peggy! Stay strong!

[Figarosmom]

34. All I can say

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]

35. Sending you a big virtual hug. I hope everything goes well and you're soon feeling great.

[spanone]

36. Congratulations CaliforniaPeggy!!!

[Skittles]

37. YOU GOT THIS, MS. PEGSTER

AND WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

[Nevilledog]

38. Love you, Peggy.

Holding you close in my thoughts.

[badhair77]

39. It sounds like everything is finally falling into place.

That’s a plus and I see it as a good omen. So many well-wishes heading your way, and that’s just from me! Sending you the best thoughts, vibes and earnest prayers for you, your medical team and your thorough healing.

[canetoad]

40. Very best wishes Peggy

Enjoy the anaesthetic!

[diane in sf]

41. I hope it completely does the job and your recovery is fast and easy.

[Whyisthisstillclose]

42. All the best, Peggy!

[Jim__]

43. I'm glad you have a date. I'll be thinking of you on March 16.

[Buddyzbuddy]

44. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you, CP. As I always do.

Get well, be well, think good thoughts.

[llmart]

45. A favorite mantra of mine when I'm facing something unpleasant...

"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]

46. Go girl.

[Ms. Toad]

47. Best wishes for the surgery! n/t

[sinkingfeeling]

48. Sending best wishes. Hope your hospital staff treats you well and you don't have to threaten to jump out

the window like I did, to be released.

[leftstreet]

49. Best wishes!

[dalton99a]

50. Best wishes for your surgery and recovery!!

[MLAA]

51. Peggy, you got this. Draw on the strength within you that is absolutely up to the task and the strength of all your DU

friends that care deeply and consider you a DU treasure. 🩷

[JohnnyLib2]

52. We are with you, now and on that date.

And also with your husband! Love and best wishes from here.

[TBF]

53. You've got this, Peggy -

sending all the positive vibes from here in TX!!

[gademocrat7]

54. Wishing you all the best Peggy.

Sending you lots of love, prayers and hugs. We are with you on this journey.🤗💙🙏

[highplainsdem]

55. Best wishes for the surgery to go perfectly and you to recover amazingly fast.

Sending hugs and healing vibes.

[70sEraVet]

56. Wishing you (and your surgeon) luck, Peggy!

[Mz Pip]

57. Sending good thoughts your way!

It’s scary but fortunately you don’t have too long of a wait.

[TommieMommy]

58. Good luck 🙏 healing vibes 💙 you will be okay

[Pacifist Patriot]

59. I feel you. I was first referred for surgery in mid-September. It happened January 30.

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]

60. Oh, yes! You must be feeling apprehensive. Sending my own best wishes to you.

Where is the surgery being done?

[joanbarnes]

61. Best of luck, keep fighting.

[OldBaldy1701E]

62. We are with you Peggy! All good vibes to you! (n/t)

[NNadir]

63. We, of course, have the highest hope for full remission for our much admired...

...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]

64. Wishing you all the very best, Peggy.

I will remind myself to pray for you on Monday, March 16th. That is my practice.

You got this!!!!

[1WorldHope]

65. 💜💜💜 🤟🏼 🤟🏼 🤟🏼

[MuirHero]

66. Healing energy and prayers with be sent your way Peggy

[rubbersole]

67. Your good karma is world class.

All the best to you, Ms Peggy.

[lark]

68. So glad you finally have a date!

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]

69. Sending good vibes

And prayers your way.

[bluescribbler]

70. Yay!!

That date will come quicker than you think. Wishing you well.

[ohtransplant]

71. I wish you peace CP

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]

72. I will be thinking of you

and praying for you.

[Torchlight]

73. You've already done so much to get here

you've handled everything so far with more strength and clarity than most of people I know would. I'm rooting hard for you... you’ve got this!

[popsdenver]

74. We are all right there with you CP

and in hopes for the best that can be..........

[Marthe48]

75. I wish you all the best!

One of my friends surgery last summer and she has done so well. Sending you healing thoughts 💪

[Laurelin]

76. Sending lots of positive thoughts

Take good care of yourself. ❤️

[TexLaProgressive]

77. Not for the same cancer, but I know surgery is scary

You are one of my favorites here, wishing you well and lessening anxiety.

[The Wizard]

78. You can do it, you will be successful.

Positive attitudes pay dividends.

[multigraincracker]

79. Please get well soon.

[blogslug]

80. Sending you good thoughts ❤️

❤️ ❤️ ❤️