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LeftInTX

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33. I've been off and on DU. And wasn't up to date.

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 10:54 AM

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I knew she had issues and had lung cancer previously, but I thought she was clear.

Here is her post the night before surgery:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221099272

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.

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Has there been any word on our California Peggy? I am very worried. [View all] niyad Wednesday OP

I share your concern sister Niyad. FalloutShelter Wednesday #1

there is a new thread as of one on thursday morning with an UPDATE orleans Yesterday #69

K&R spanone Wednesday #2

No new posts yet on her Facebook page. CoopersDad Wednesday #3

Thank you so much, as I am not on facebook. niyad Wednesday #6

She may not be well enough to post but perhaps family members? If you know their FBs? question everything Wednesday #43

It would truly surprise me if she were well enough to post yet. soldierant Yesterday #66

I've not seen anything yet. SheltieLover Wednesday #4

I'm concerned, as well, hope anyone who hears anything will share, as I am not on Facebook. Diamond_Dog Wednesday #5

I am sure that they will. I had been somewhat out of touch the last niyad Wednesday #10

I don't think you missed any updates SheltieLover Wednesday #14

Thank you. niyad Wednesday #17

Yw. Likely the Photography members would be the first to hear any updates. SheltieLover Wednesday #19

Thank you. niyad Wednesday #21

Yw! SheltieLover Wednesday #23

kick likesmountains 52 Wednesday #7

Thank you. niyad Wednesday #13

It's a tough surgery and no doubt she doesn't feel up to posting yet. redwitch Wednesday #8

I know that it is a difficult surgery. I had been hoping that her family niyad Wednesday #11

I had hoped so, too. SheltieLover Wednesday #15

I've been off and on DU. And wasn't up to date. LeftInTX Wednesday #33

You are not alone in your worry, as I'm sure you know. 3catwoman3 Wednesday #9

Yes, exactly. niyad Wednesday #12

both her daughter and hubs have fb pages, but mopinko Wednesday #16

I am clinging to that hope. niyad Wednesday #18

Or her daughter can quickly become a DU member. She doesn't need her password to post about her. LeftInTX Wednesday #34

We all share the concern. However this is major surgery and she and her family... NNadir Wednesday #20

This is all true, but does not make things much easier. We are niyad Wednesday #25

No, its not essy, but probably not as hard as being a family member in the waiting room NNadir Wednesday #28

Thank you for your calming words. niyad Wednesday #41

Checking in as well... PCIntern Wednesday #22

No, we know yours is genuine. niyad Wednesday #24

I'm worried too. FM123 Wednesday #26

That I know she did! niyad Wednesday #27

I'm sure she did SheltieLover Wednesday #31

Kick democrank Wednesday #29

I was sure we'd see something today.. mountain grammy Wednesday #30

No nothing, just praying Laurelin Wednesday #32

She's probably still recovering and isn't up to updates yet MustLoveBeagles Wednesday #35

I've been checking too Danmel Wednesday #36

Hoping we hear soon. That surgery takes a while to recover from. Scrivener7 Wednesday #37

I thought of her all day yesterday when we had no message... liberalla Wednesday #38

Worried, but clinging to "no news is good news". hamsterjill Wednesday #39

Absolutely agree. niyad Wednesday #40

I share your feelings and concerns. She is such a dear heart and we are all so hoping for KitFox Wednesday #42

I share your concern. LoisB Wednesday #44

I logged in the see if anyone had heard how CP is doing. MontanaMama Wednesday #45

Thank you for posting this Niyad, JMCKUSICK Wednesday #46

Nothing yet. littlemissmartypants Wednesday #47

Kick PCIntern Wednesday #48

Thank you. niyad Wednesday #49

I share everyone's concern. evolves Wednesday #50

Thinking of CalifPeggy. Sending heartfelt Get Well wishes. skylucy Wednesday #51

Kick SheltieLover Wednesday #52

Thank you. niyad Wednesday #53

Ty for the thread! SheltieLover Wednesday #54

Sending Peggy loving thoughts ❤️💕 Raine Wednesday #55

Pushing this back up UpInArms Wednesday #56

On another thread, it was suggested that she might be in icu, perhaps niyad Wednesday #57

CP is the best of us angrychair Wednesday #58

She is indeed. niyad Wednesday #59

A burst of good energy for her. byronius Wednesday #60

Yes! niyad Wednesday #63

Good vibes going her way. Beacool Wednesday #61

Yes! niyad Wednesday #64

sad to read this. I'm Praying for Ca Peggy peacebuzzard Wednesday #62

Yes, as do we all! niyad Wednesday #65

I'm sure she's sleeping a lot. She's likely still in ICU Figarosmom Yesterday #67

Fingers crossed! niyad Yesterday #68

Here malaise 22 hrs ago #71

Thank you. niyad 19 hrs ago #73

Kick gademocrat7 22 hrs ago #70

Thank you. niyad 20 hrs ago #72

UPDATE: Doing Better Every Day! CoopersDad 9 hrs ago #74

Thank you. niyad 7 hrs ago #75

Good update! marble falls 4 hrs ago #76