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Two days from today, on Thursday Sept. 25th, I will be in the UCLA hospital in Santa Monica, undergoing a bronchoscopy.
I recently underwent a CT scan for an unrelated problem and this scan showed a lesion in my right lung. My doctors were concerned that it might be cancer, but nobody could discern what this is without getting at it.
So the procedure will happen with me unconscious, and attached to a ventilator. I have done this several times before, and I've always done well with it. After all, I will be completely unconscious! The tube will go down my throat and into my right lung and then into the lesion.
Many samples will be gotten for analysis, cultures and what-not. My doctor tells me we should have results in about a week.
This procedure is set up as an out-patient one, so I should go home that evening. My daughter (who lives 50 miles away) is coming down Thursday morning to help out.
I tend to be pragmatic about this sort of happening. Of course I am concerned but I trust my doctors and their methods.
Thursday I don't expect to be here at all. The procedure is supposed to start at 3:45 p.m. PDT. And it is supposed to last an hour. And of course there will be some time for my recovery before I'm discharged.
Please hold a good thought as I traverse this challenging space . . . My love to all of you!
cachukis
(3,572 posts)Irish_Dem
(78,004 posts)The CT scan for an unrelated problem sounds like it was
very lucky for you. Any thing caught early is much more treatable!
Dear_Prudence
(916 posts)FalloutShelter
(14,003 posts)I know you will sail right through.
I will be chanting.
anciano
(2,033 posts)bluescribbler
(2,449 posts)Will be directed towards you and your medical team. Wishing you an unremarkable procedure and a quick recovery.
MIButterfly
(1,681 posts)I will keep a good thought. I wish you all the best. You seem to have a good attitude and I'm sure that will help. Take care of yourself and I look forward to having you back here soon!
Please let us know how it all goes.
Much love,
MIButterfly
Biophilic
(6,278 posts)Eko
(9,795 posts)sinkingfeeling
(56,796 posts)SheltieLover
(75,110 posts)Solly Mack
(96,089 posts)HAB911
(10,130 posts)2naSalit
(98,971 posts)JMCKUSICK
(4,604 posts)CaliforniaPeggy, out prayers and energies are fully in your corner. God Speed.
regnaD kciN
(27,366 posts)ancianita
(42,615 posts)We look forward to seeing your wonderful self here again.
OldBaldy1701E
(9,552 posts)Wild blueberry
(8,009 posts)All the best to you
We love you.
mahina
(20,158 posts)Thank goodness for science! Will be thinking of you CaliforniaPeggy
surfered
(10,347 posts)Easterncedar
(5,279 posts)You are one of my DU heroes, making life more beautiful for everyone. I hope the scans reveal nothing wrong and that you arent uncomfortable afterwards. Warmth, light and health to you. Ec
Easterncedar
(5,279 posts)so we can hold you in our hearts.
mountain grammy
(28,449 posts)Hope all goes well.
bsiebs
(905 posts)livetohike
(23,851 posts)wait for this procedure. I will be holding you in the light on Thursday for your comfort and most of all for good news.
vanlassie
(6,195 posts)hamsterjill
(16,846 posts)My practice is to say a prayer, and I will say that prayer Thursday morning. My prayer will be for you, for the medical team, and for your daughter as I'm sure she will be anxious. Anything medical is scary, but it sounds like you have a realistic attitude towards this.
Know that you are loved here and everyone will be holding good thoughts and positive vibes. Please update us as soon as practical. Until the time of your procedure, may you have peace of mind and comfort. Do some things to pamper yourself and rest and sleep when you can.
All the VERY best...
hamsterjill
(16,846 posts)Know that we are thinking of you, Peggy.
Grim Chieftain
(924 posts)We are with you, CaliforniaPeggy. Please keep us posted when you can
Deuxcents
(24,801 posts)CurtEastPoint
(19,742 posts)Scrivener7
(57,859 posts)telling us that all went well.
In the meantime, you are in my thoughts.
boonecreek
(1,302 posts)Faux pas
(15,995 posts)positive healing vibes CaliforniaPeggy!
applegrove
(129,313 posts)and she is doing fine 20 years later. (((HUGS!)))
FakeNoose
(39,513 posts)Isn't modern medicine wonderful? Isn't it great having trained, caring, trustworthy doctors and caregivers?
Shellback Squid
(9,782 posts)littlemissmartypants
(30,918 posts)Diamond_Dog
(39,173 posts)You have a great positive outlook and that sure helps! Well look forward to hearing good news in a few days. Love to you always.
kairos12
(13,419 posts)sprinkleeninow
(21,809 posts)My prayer wish:
"God Grant Thee Many And Blessed Years In Health And Happiness!"
🩷
TygrBright
(21,261 posts)Klondike Kat
(914 posts)MiHale
(12,361 posts)BittyJenkins
(601 posts)And good thoughts coming your way for the results.💕
bucolic_frolic
(53,285 posts)The higher you go in medicine, the greater the expertise.
3catwoman3
(28,161 posts)Do you have to be NPO after midnight? That's a long time, if so.
Good thoughts being held.
CaliforniaPeggy
(155,752 posts)As long as I am NPO from 7:45 a.m. that Thursday morning, I'm good.
3catwoman3
(28,161 posts)...that surgeons have lightened up on the standard nothing-after-midnight routine. No food is not that big a deal, but nothing to drink can be a real drag.
chowder66
(11,581 posts)dlilafae
(359 posts)All the best your way....
Old Crank
(6,426 posts)Amazing what they can do these days. A couple of years ago I had gall stones removed via my stomach. Only had a bit of a sore throat.
Wishibg All the best for you.
BlueSpot
(1,219 posts)KS Toronado
(22,129 posts)
KitFox
(473 posts)thoughts and energy winging their way to you from all of us!! Hoping you can get lots of good rest in the next couple of days to build up your best strength. Will be thinking of you, Thursday afternoon knowing you are tackling this with a great attitude and that your DU family is always in your corner! Love and hugs🧡🧡🧡
calimary
(88,534 posts)wendyb-NC
(4,528 posts)Take care
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Walleye
(43,239 posts)Ive been through similar things. I know how scary it is. You have the right attitude though.
Skittles
(168,672 posts)yes INDEED
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(598 posts)usonian
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On edit, someone beat me to #60
Best from reply #61.
70sEraVet
(5,122 posts)Billsdaughter
(106 posts)uneventful surgery, Ms. Peggy. We will be looking for you here when you're up to it.
I highly recommend lots of popsicles and ice cream for your throat but you already know that
OddMom20
(53 posts)California Peggy - I will be thinking of you on this journey. I imagine the not knowing and the waiting to find out are so hard - please remember that so many here at DU are pulling for you. I know if I could take the weight for you - I would!
IndyPepper
(54 posts)Having survived a few bouts with cancer, I know the stakes. But all we can do is trust our doctors and do what they say. You seem to have that down pat. I wish you only the best and I hope and pray that the results will not show any cancer.
calimary
(88,534 posts)Fingers crossed and a candle in the window.
LuckyCharms
(21,236 posts)I had one of those done once, wide awake. All came out good though. My best wishes for a good outcome...you'll do great!
Buddyzbuddy
(1,926 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(13,860 posts)Pas-de-Calais
(10,222 posts)malaise
(291,216 posts)Sending good vibes.
Hope everything goes well. Hurry back here - thats an order my dear CaliforniaPeggy
WiVoter
(1,524 posts)I send my most powerful, sincere, loving, and healing thoughts out to you. Big hugs my dear friend! ❤️
LoisB
(12,041 posts)barbtries
(30,982 posts)I hope all goes very well with you and the results are something benign and easily treated. Rest up!
Bristlecone
(10,962 posts)George McGovern
(10,127 posts)
Alice Kramden
(2,833 posts)Sending good vibes to you ALWAYS
totodeinhere
(13,684 posts)But even if it is early stage cancer, they can probably go in with arthroscopic surgery and zap it. That procedure is not very invasive at all.
AllaN01Bear
(28,052 posts)pnwmom
(110,153 posts)mwmisses4289
(2,790 posts)electric_blue68
(24,964 posts)🍷[ or imbibeable of your choice]
To decades more of your photography fun!
godsentme
(196 posts)🙌☮️🤞🤗
live love laugh
(16,102 posts)Permanut
(7,766 posts)and sent airmail special delivery. I'm worried my friend.
Hekate
(100,130 posts)MNRPh
(17 posts)I will be thinking of you and all the Farmers Market photos you post on Thursday. Your photography makes me happy. I am hoping for a quick recovery and the best outcome.
MLAA
(19,610 posts)Renew Deal
(84,583 posts)mnhtnbb
(32,998 posts)Hope the procedure is uneventful -you know what I mean--and the results unremarkable.
SalviaBlue
(3,105 posts)Wishing the best for you
evolves
(5,683 posts)All the best to you sending so many good thoughts your way.
question everything
(51,405 posts)Polly Hennessey
(8,358 posts)Best of the best to a lovely DUer.
Abolishinist
(2,832 posts)Just last Friday we dined there, which made me think of you. As usual, a great dinner! You're next!
Maru Kitteh
(31,027 posts)Adequate hydration and rest. TAKE CARE OF YOU!
Sun-Moon
(223 posts)Please take care of yourself.
Tactical Peek
(1,378 posts)ReRe
(12,154 posts)I think you'll sail through the test itself. We are so lucky to live in this day and time. In the past, tests like this were rough, but now, those scopes are tiny and the anesthesia is a miracle. Before you know it, you'll wake up and ask when they are going to do the test.
Will be hoping and praying for a negative (or grade A+) test result. We'll hold down the Fort while you're away.
ShazzieB
(21,961 posts)Sending best wishes that everything will go smoothly!

blogslug
(39,055 posts)May it all go fast and easy with a good result.
True Dough
(25,176 posts)May the news be good after the procedure.
All the best to you, Peggy!
murielm99
(32,505 posts)I have had three of those. They are not so bad.
democrank
(11,948 posts)Were here for you.
Callalily
(15,279 posts)NNadir
(36,948 posts)All the best Peg!
niyad
(128,573 posts)for a swift and successful procedure and recovery are on their way. And may the news be good.
Karadeniz
(24,679 posts)VTderry
(59 posts)malthaussen
(18,321 posts)-- Mal
twodogsbarking
(16,813 posts)GiqueCee
(3,044 posts)... to you, Peggy. I hope it's benign.
cate94
(3,026 posts)And healing vibes for you Peggy. May the procedure go well and the outcome be benign.
Clouds Passing
(6,549 posts)I hope the lesion is a nothingburger.
George McGovern
(10,127 posts)
Mousetoescamper
(6,819 posts)defacto7
(14,155 posts)I will post my admiration and best hopes for your health as the most important thing I can offer this day. Be well and uplifted, CaliforniaPeggy.
planetc
(8,767 posts)it makes any sense at all. If it doesn't, get a second opinion. Do everything the nurses tell you, as I think they may be running the hospital. Also, once when I woke up from surgery, I was high, chatty and happy, and wondering whether we were going to the party next. May you get some of whatever they gave me to put me out. It's gotta be totally legal, and it was excellent.
peacebuzzard
(5,773 posts)Love ya and wish for all the comfort and healing from this condition.
Please give us an update when you can...
Fla Dem
(27,311 posts)Nevilledog
(54,695 posts)Just_Vote_Dem
(3,463 posts)My best to you!
highplainsdem
(59,054 posts)Rebl2
(17,227 posts)You in my thoughts.
Trueblue1968
(18,968 posts)Hugs and best wishes. True.
pandr32
(13,641 posts)Ellipsis
(9,400 posts)11 Bravo
(24,251 posts)all of my best to you, along with prayers for your good health.
riverbendviewgal
(4,379 posts)I am sending you love and hugs. ❤️
BaronChocula
(3,784 posts)Last edited Wed Sep 24, 2025, 11:34 PM - Edit history (1)
in anticipation over the next week.
SergeStorms
(19,831 posts)You'll do well and BE WELL because you're a fighter. It'll be a blip on your life's radar screen, nothing more.
You'll have a sore throat for a day or two, but you already know that. 😉
We're all pulling for you, so how can you lose?
Figarosmom
(9,120 posts)Here's hoping the liason is something benign.
Grumpy Old Guy
(4,140 posts)Wishing you good health.
We'll keep an eye on the forum while you're gone. ❤️
bdamomma
(69,110 posts)in good hands with the Professional Surgical Staff. We are here for you.
czarjak
(13,330 posts)hlthe2b
(112,158 posts)good fortune on your side and only the best result. I will be having you in my thoughts and wishes!
Please take good care and come back to us as soon as you can.
popsdenver
(1,048 posts)on wishing you the best with this.........This whole group is a lot better with you on it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sueh
(1,926 posts)PittBlue
(4,665 posts)❤️✌️
spooky3
(38,141 posts)intrepidity
(8,538 posts)DeeDeeNY
(3,864 posts)All good thoughts to you!
Raine
(31,003 posts)positive thoughts and wishes.
🥰 💕
MineralMan
(150,339 posts)I'll be thinking of you while your procedure is being done. If I could send vibes your way, I would. Just know that my thoughts and hopes are with you, as always.