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niyad

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30. My dear Ms Peggy. It is such good news that the surgeon got it all,

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that no nodes were involved. We will hold on to that. Now for your recovery not yet being complete. Please do not be so hard on yourself. Your body, your whole psyche, went through a tremendous assault/insult, even more than was anticipated. It takes time to recover., so please, give yourself the grace and patience you share so generously with others. One thing I want to mention. You were under anaesthesia for six hours. That also takes recovery time. The effects can, in some cases, linger for months. One of my friends, a bit older than you, broke her hip. Clean break, easy surgery, nothing unexpected. It took a good two months for the effects to be completely gone.

Just know that your DU family is surrounding you and your family with love, light, healing, strength and stamina. We are here for you and you loved one, always.

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Two months ago today, I was in surgery. The cancer was coming out. [View all] CaliforniaPeggy 21 hrs ago OP

Great news malaise 21 hrs ago #1

Time is moving too fast for all of us Boomers. I'll livetohike 21 hrs ago #2

Dearest CaPeggy Niagara 21 hrs ago #3

Congratulations, CaliforniaPeggy! Totally Tunsie 21 hrs ago #4

Wonderful pathology report. spanone 21 hrs ago #5

You have been through a lot, Peggy! SheltieLover 21 hrs ago #6

Great news! Swede 21 hrs ago #7

Good to hear they got it all. sinkingfeeling 20 hrs ago #8

Excellent news on the cancer being fully removed! Solly Mack 20 hrs ago #9

Feel safe, rest and get better. BootinUp 20 hrs ago #10

Six hours is rough Nigrum Cattus 20 hrs ago #11

One of the earliest things I remember learning in nursing school... 3catwoman3 20 hrs ago #12

I waa wondering about that, how cleanly the cancer came out... NNadir 20 hrs ago #13

Really great news CaliforniaPeggy! bsiebs 20 hrs ago #14

I find the hardest part after surgery is to be patient during recovery. HeartsCanHope 20 hrs ago #15

Your new job is recovery Marthe48 20 hrs ago #16

The best news, Peggy . . . peggysue2 20 hrs ago #17

I'm glad to hear they got it all out :) Dave says 20 hrs ago #18

"the cancer was removed in its entirety" is the absolute BEST news. I think you LoisB 20 hrs ago #19

Give yourself some grace. hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #20

Good news and you are doing great! cksmithy 20 hrs ago #21

Wonderful news. Enjoy living.... surfered 20 hrs ago #22

Oh dear Peggy Grim Chieftain 20 hrs ago #23

I'm so glad they got it all! cate94 20 hrs ago #24

You are doing great. Keep it up. multigraincracker 20 hrs ago #25

Continued healing. Tommy Carcetti 20 hrs ago #26

Every day is a good day Wild blueberry 20 hrs ago #27

Be kind to yourself. Nevilledog 20 hrs ago #28

That is really great news, Peggy! kentuck 19 hrs ago #29

My dear Ms Peggy. It is such good news that the surgeon got it all, niyad 19 hrs ago #30

Peggy, I so get every word of your OP. I'm with Ninga 19 hrs ago #31

It does seem longer than two months to me. LeftInTX 19 hrs ago #32

There were lots and lots of prayers going out for you. lamp_shade 19 hrs ago #33

That's wonderful news CP, JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #34

You are an amazingly strong woman... Spazito 19 hrs ago #35

Happy for you people 19 hrs ago #36

We were on Pins and Needles for those early days IbogaProject 19 hrs ago #37

So happy to see this.. mountain grammy 19 hrs ago #38

Glad to hear you're doing OK. edbermac 19 hrs ago #39

So happy to hear angrychair 18 hrs ago #40

Yeah, recovery after cancer surgery is like that. mwmisses4289 18 hrs ago #41

Perfect, California Peggy... stay healthy and positive as always about your health! hlthe2b 18 hrs ago #42

Smiles BaronChocula 18 hrs ago #43

I typed enough pathology reports to recognize that this is very good news....often with deep emotion for the patient joanbarnes 18 hrs ago #44

I'm so happy for you, Peggy! karin_sj 18 hrs ago #45

Peggy, that's fabulous news that they got all the cancer! I am sorry to hear that the recovery has been highplainsdem 18 hrs ago #46

Such wonderful news! bif 18 hrs ago #47

awesome, Ms. Pegster Skittles 18 hrs ago #48

Congratulations! DelMar dem 18 hrs ago #49

This si great news! Have the doctors cleared you ... JustABozoOnThisBus 18 hrs ago #50

Of course they have! CaliforniaPeggy 18 hrs ago #51

OMG, prayers answered on that pathology report! :D Beartracks 17 hrs ago #52

We are so happy you're with us! Nt spooky3 17 hrs ago #53

I'm glad the cancer was completely removed senseandsensibility 17 hrs ago #54

Well, Peggy, ... A successful surgery with a long recovery time is SO much better.... 70sEraVet 17 hrs ago #55

Wow! There's a lot to unpack in that message. debsy 17 hrs ago #56

Coming up on a year since my wife's diagnosis. Old Crank 17 hrs ago #57

The good news, CP, you're are here now and recovering everyday. Buddyzbuddy 16 hrs ago #58

You are bravely facing rehabilitation with loads of caring energy coming from us every day. Facing the trauma of a KitFox 16 hrs ago #59

I can relate having been through a long recovery from surgery myself. The anxiety of it all, GoodRaisin 16 hrs ago #60

Keep on truckin' n/t malthaussen 16 hrs ago #61

Excellent News ProfessorGAC 15 hrs ago #62

I've had to say this to several friends in recent months. Trueblue Texan 15 hrs ago #63

You have nailed my situation perfectly, my dear Trueblue Texan! Thanks so much! CaliforniaPeggy 15 hrs ago #64

You are such a lovely human being California Peggy. 1WorldHope 14 hrs ago #65

So glad to hear the pathology report showed they had gotten it all!!! woodsprite 13 hrs ago #66

Dearest Calif. Peg ,,, oldsoldierfadingfast 12 hrs ago #67

God Speed Peggy! n/t Jacson6 12 hrs ago #68

Wonderful popsdenver 11 hrs ago #69

good pathology news! Kali 11 hrs ago #70

Cancer is so scary! Congratulations on your recovery Dan 11 hrs ago #71

Give yourself time to heal MustLoveBeagles 9 hrs ago #72

Hallelujah, dear Peggy! summer_in_TX 9 hrs ago #73

Good to hear padfun 9 hrs ago #74

Keep on truckin' mama BeneteauBum 8 hrs ago #75

If asked canetoad 8 hrs ago #76

Together we are more than the sum of us an idividuals. DU has certainly made a difference in my recoveries. marble falls 8 hrs ago #77

Sending you hugs! FM123 8 hrs ago #78

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I am really happy for you Peggy.nt jfz9580m 1 hr ago #80