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CaliforniaPeggy

(156,480 posts)
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 06:20 PM Yesterday

FINALLY. I have a surgery date.

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!

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FINALLY. I have a surgery date. (Original Post) CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday OP
Sending you my best, Peggy. LuckyCharms Yesterday #1
Ty, Peggy! SheltieLover Yesterday #2
Good luck, CP! senseandsensibility Yesterday #3
So just a few more days till they take it out and you can heal. Scrivener7 Yesterday #4
Wishing you all the best! HAB911 Yesterday #5
Wishing you all the best MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #6
Boy, what an ordeal for you.. Permanut Yesterday #7
Best wishes ! 🙏❤️ surfered Yesterday #8
All the best, Peggy peggysue2 Yesterday #9
All the best to you dear Peggy MizLibby Yesterday #10
I love you, Peggy. All my thoughts and hopes for a full recovery. Solly Mack Yesterday #11
FWIW... buzzycrumbhunger Yesterday #12
I wish you the very very best, and of course you have a special Medicinal benefit that not many others have, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #13
Spending hugs Peggy. Will be holding positive livetohike Yesterday #14
I will be thinking of you on 16 March. irisblue Yesterday #15
Best wishes Peggy and the day before St. Pat's has got to be a blessed omen. SheilaAnn Yesterday #16
All the best CP! BaronChocula Yesterday #17
Much good energy and healing 🍀 Clouds Passing Yesterday #18
Rooting for you sis malaise Yesterday #19
My dear Ms Peggy, holding you in light and love. Vibes for swift and niyad 23 hrs ago #20
CaliforniaPeggy, you have a huge family pushing for you here. bluestarone 23 hrs ago #21
Wishing you all the best, Peggy. Swede 23 hrs ago #22
Sending positive vibes your way! awesomerwb1 23 hrs ago #23
Holding you on my... 2naSalit 23 hrs ago #24
Sendin positive thoughts. Dear_Prudence 23 hrs ago #25
You're in my prayers, Peggy. Beartracks 23 hrs ago #26
I will be thinking about you on the 16th, Peggy. Diamond_Dog 23 hrs ago #27
Wish you the best outcome Peggy. GoodRaisin 23 hrs ago #28
Hoping everything goes smoothly Bettie 23 hrs ago #29
Good luck! lonely bird 23 hrs ago #30
I continue to have faith in your strength. Tell that cancer to get the hell out of LoisB 23 hrs ago #31
Best wishes for a swift recovery, CaliforniaPeggy Grim Chieftain 23 hrs ago #32
Best wishes for you Peggy! Stay strong! boston bean 23 hrs ago #33
All I can say Figarosmom 23 hrs ago #34
Sending you a big virtual hug. I hope everything goes well and you're soon feeling great. Lonestarblue 23 hrs ago #35
Congratulations CaliforniaPeggy!!! spanone 23 hrs ago #36
YOU GOT THIS, MS. PEGSTER Skittles 23 hrs ago #37
Love you, Peggy. Nevilledog 22 hrs ago #38
It sounds like everything is finally falling into place. badhair77 22 hrs ago #39
Very best wishes Peggy canetoad 22 hrs ago #40
I hope it completely does the job and your recovery is fast and easy. diane in sf 22 hrs ago #41
All the best, Peggy! Whyisthisstillclose 22 hrs ago #42
I'm glad you have a date. I'll be thinking of you on March 16. Jim__ 22 hrs ago #43
I'll be thinking good thoughts for you, CP. As I always do. Buddyzbuddy 22 hrs ago #44
A favorite mantra of mine when I'm facing something unpleasant... llmart 22 hrs ago #45
Go girl. cachukis 22 hrs ago #46
Best wishes for the surgery! n/t Ms. Toad 22 hrs ago #47
Sending best wishes. Hope your hospital staff treats you well and you don't have to threaten to jump out sinkingfeeling 22 hrs ago #48
Best wishes! leftstreet 21 hrs ago #49
Best wishes for your surgery and recovery!! dalton99a 21 hrs ago #50
Peggy, you got this. Draw on the strength within you that is absolutely up to the task and the strength of all your DU MLAA 21 hrs ago #51
We are with you, now and on that date. JohnnyLib2 21 hrs ago #52
You've got this, Peggy - TBF 7 hrs ago #53
Wishing you all the best Peggy. gademocrat7 7 hrs ago #54
Best wishes for the surgery to go perfectly and you to recover amazingly fast. highplainsdem 7 hrs ago #55
Wishing you (and your surgeon) luck, Peggy! 70sEraVet 7 hrs ago #56
Sending good thoughts your way! Mz Pip 7 hrs ago #57
Good luck 🙏 healing vibes 💙 you will be okay TommieMommy 7 hrs ago #58
I feel you. I was first referred for surgery in mid-September. It happened January 30. Pacifist Patriot 7 hrs ago #59
Oh, yes! You must be feeling apprehensive. Sending my own best wishes to you. CTyankee 7 hrs ago #60
Best of luck, keep fighting. joanbarnes 6 hrs ago #61
We are with you Peggy! All good vibes to you! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 6 hrs ago #62
We, of course, have the highest hope for full remission for our much admired... NNadir 6 hrs ago #63
Wishing you all the very best, Peggy. hamsterjill 6 hrs ago #64
💜💜💜 🤟🏼 🤟🏼 🤟🏼 1WorldHope 6 hrs ago #65
Healing energy and prayers with be sent your way Peggy MuirHero 6 hrs ago #66
Your good karma is world class. rubbersole 5 hrs ago #67
So glad you finally have a date! lark 5 hrs ago #68
Sending good vibes cate94 5 hrs ago #69
Yay!! bluescribbler 3 hrs ago #70
I wish you peace CP ohtransplant 3 hrs ago #71
I will be thinking of you murielm99 3 hrs ago #72
You've already done so much to get here Torchlight 3 hrs ago #73
We are all right there with you CP popsdenver 2 hrs ago #74
I wish you all the best! Marthe48 1 hr ago #75
Sending lots of positive thoughts Laurelin 51 min ago #76
Not for the same cancer, but I know surgery is scary TexLaProgressive 33 min ago #77
You can do it, you will be successful. The Wizard 5 min ago #78

senseandsensibility

(24,675 posts)
3. Good luck, CP!
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 06:24 PM
Yesterday

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

Scrivener7

(59,178 posts)
4. So just a few more days till they take it out and you can heal.
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 06:25 PM
Yesterday

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

Permanut

(8,237 posts)
7. Boy, what an ordeal for you..
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 06:47 PM
Yesterday

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

peggysue2

(12,479 posts)
9. All the best, Peggy
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 06:53 PM
Yesterday

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.

buzzycrumbhunger

(1,784 posts)
12. FWIW...
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 06:58 PM
Yesterday

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

(5,725 posts)
13. I wish you the very very best, and of course you have a special Medicinal benefit that not many others have,
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 06:59 PM
Yesterday

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

God Speed CaliforniaPeggy

niyad

(131,263 posts)
20. My dear Ms Peggy, holding you in light and love. Vibes for swift and
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 07:15 PM
23 hrs ago

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

(21,904 posts)
21. CaliforniaPeggy, you have a huge family pushing for you here.
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 07:15 PM
23 hrs ago

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

2naSalit

(101,642 posts)
24. Holding you on my...
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 07:27 PM
23 hrs ago

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

Diamond_Dog

(40,238 posts)
27. I will be thinking about you on the 16th, Peggy.
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 07:35 PM
23 hrs ago

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!

lonely bird

(2,861 posts)
30. Good luck!
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 07:45 PM
23 hrs ago

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

(12,709 posts)
31. I continue to have faith in your strength. Tell that cancer to get the hell out of
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 07:47 PM
23 hrs ago

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

Grim Chieftain

(1,535 posts)
32. Best wishes for a swift recovery, CaliforniaPeggy
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 07:48 PM
23 hrs ago

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

Figarosmom

(11,162 posts)
34. All I can say
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 07:57 PM
23 hrs ago

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.

badhair77

(5,156 posts)
39. It sounds like everything is finally falling into place.
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 08:25 PM
22 hrs ago

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.

Buddyzbuddy

(2,400 posts)
44. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you, CP. As I always do.
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 08:55 PM
22 hrs ago

Get well, be well, think good thoughts.

llmart

(17,498 posts)
45. A favorite mantra of mine when I'm facing something unpleasant...
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 09:01 PM
22 hrs ago

"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.

sinkingfeeling

(57,625 posts)
48. Sending best wishes. Hope your hospital staff treats you well and you don't have to threaten to jump out
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 09:10 PM
22 hrs ago

the window like I did, to be released.

MLAA

(19,703 posts)
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
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 09:51 PM
21 hrs ago

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

JohnnyLib2

(11,321 posts)
52. We are with you, now and on that date.
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 10:09 PM
21 hrs ago

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

gademocrat7

(11,875 posts)
54. Wishing you all the best Peggy.
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 11:19 AM
7 hrs ago

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

highplainsdem

(61,224 posts)
55. Best wishes for the surgery to go perfectly and you to recover amazingly fast.
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 11:19 AM
7 hrs ago

Sending hugs and healing vibes.

Mz Pip

(28,423 posts)
57. Sending good thoughts your way!
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 11:39 AM
7 hrs ago

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

Pacifist Patriot

(25,210 posts)
59. I feel you. I was first referred for surgery in mid-September. It happened January 30.
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 11:50 AM
7 hrs ago

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

(68,032 posts)
60. Oh, yes! You must be feeling apprehensive. Sending my own best wishes to you.
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 12:13 PM
7 hrs ago

Where is the surgery being done?

NNadir

(37,724 posts)
63. We, of course, have the highest hope for full remission for our much admired...
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 12:25 PM
6 hrs ago

...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

(17,316 posts)
64. Wishing you all the very best, Peggy.
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 12:28 PM
6 hrs ago

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

You got this!!!!

lark

(26,023 posts)
68. So glad you finally have a date!
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 01:56 PM
5 hrs ago

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!!

ohtransplant

(1,498 posts)
71. I wish you peace CP
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 03:47 PM
3 hrs ago

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...

Torchlight

(6,657 posts)
73. You've already done so much to get here
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 03:54 PM
3 hrs ago

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!

Marthe48

(22,957 posts)
75. I wish you all the best!
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 05:39 PM
1 hr ago

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

TexLaProgressive

(12,710 posts)
77. Not for the same cancer, but I know surgery is scary
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 06:40 PM
33 min ago

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

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