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malthaussen

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49. Soon you will be cancer-free.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 06:57 PM

Nov 13

Think positively, eh? In the mean time, there's just a little unpleasantness to be going through.

I understand that soldiers undergoing hot-climate drills in the swamps and bayous of Louisiana have an expression: "Embrace the suck." It's good advice, Peggy dear. Embrace the suck.

-- Mal

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My results from the Pulmonary Function Tests are in! They are normal and OK to proceed with surgery. [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Nov 13 OP

Please know we are all holding you in strong healing vibes, Peggy! SheltieLover Nov 13 #1

We're all with you no matter what happens. DinahMoeHum Nov 13 #2

We are with you, dear Peggy! CurtEastPoint Nov 13 #3

Congratulations!! I did my first PFT a few months ago and it was stressful. 58Sunliner Nov 13 #4

Yeah LetMyPeopleVote Nov 13 #5

It's like you're running a triathlon leftstreet Nov 13 #6

Good luck Peggy jfz9580m Nov 13 #7

Good news! n/t Jilly_in_VA Nov 13 #8

Good news today! CrispyQ Nov 13 #9

Marvelous news. I was terrified of my cancer surgery as well. You'll do fine. Just take your time recovering. sinkingfeeling Nov 13 #10

Surgery is always scary. Best wishes to you for a great outcome! Nt spooky3 Nov 13 #11

Good to hear, Peggy! peggysue2 Nov 13 #12

To feel scared during this entire diagnosis is okay, Dear CaliforniaPeggy. Clouds Passing Nov 13 #13

Good thoughts headed your way for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Lonestarblue Nov 13 #14

I wish you the very best outcome Peggy angrychair Nov 13 #15

Yay! Nevilledog Nov 13 #16

You are on your way to the successful recovery! Easterncedar Nov 13 #17

Fantastic! Great news! Whyisthisstillclose Nov 13 #18

Congratulations CaliforniaPeggy. My prayers are with you. Love deb. debm55 Nov 13 #19

We're all with you, my dear Peggy! MineralMan Nov 13 #20

Good news and good luck!!! PCIntern Nov 13 #21

We are all thinking of you. I also understand your mixed emotions. 1WorldHope Nov 13 #22

No one enters surgery with enthusiasm, but all should do so with hope. NNadir Nov 13 #23

Oh, dear Peggy, it's as if the world around you continues on its normal way and your world is frightenly altered. That KitFox Nov 13 #24

You're making progress. Wishing you continued good luck. surfered Nov 13 #25

Huggggggs, dear Ms Peggy. Continuing vibes for a successful procedure niyad Nov 13 #26

I'm thinking of you every step of the way. Hoping for the very best. Solly Mack Nov 13 #27

Oh, it's totally normal to be nervous about surgery! Bettie Nov 13 #28

That is good news. greatlaurel Nov 13 #29

Sending hugs CalPeggy. You successfully got livetohike Nov 13 #30

We are with you - all the way. LoisB Nov 13 #31

That's such wonderful news CaliforniaPeggy JMCKUSICK Nov 13 #32

So glad! nt Dear_Prudence Nov 13 #33

We're with you, CaliforniaPeggy Grim Chieftain Nov 13 #34

OK Peggy KS Toronado Nov 13 #35

Checking the items off the list! Diamond_Dog Nov 13 #37

Good things happen to good people. rubbersole Nov 13 #36

You passed. Old Crank Nov 13 #38

Great News!!!!!! spanone Nov 13 #39

PHEW! Good luck with the surgery!! electric_blue68 Nov 13 #40

Sending love and strength! nolabear Nov 13 #41

Thank you so much, my dear nolabear! Yup, I'm here. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 13 #44

Great news CaliforniaPeggy! bsiebs Nov 13 #42

Good to hear! FemDemERA Nov 13 #43

Good on you CP popsdenver Nov 13 #45

I am happy for you. murielm99 Nov 13 #46

All our love my dear Peggy. Please keep us updated. Evolve Dammit Nov 13 #47

Always the bestest thoughts for you... MiHale Nov 13 #48

Soon you will be cancer-free. malthaussen Nov 13 #49

I'm wondering if they gave you the injection to simulate a treadmill? wolfie001 Nov 13 #50

Glad to hear that you passed the tests, CaliforniaPeggy! We are rooting for you! skylucy Nov 13 #51

Yay, Peggy! Bayard Nov 13 #52

Tol' ya! marble falls Nov 13 #53

Every day take a few minutes to picture mountain grammy Nov 13 #54

You are on your way to step one in the process of recovery. 70sEraVet Nov 13 #55

Truly great news! DeeDeeNY Nov 13 #56

All I have to say - and you probably know it already - soldierant Nov 13 #57

lycka till Peggy! Celerity Nov 13 #58

Great news! orangecrush Nov 13 #59

California Peggy, my thoughts are with you and your family. HeartsCanHope Nov 14 #60

Thank you for the update, Peggy gademocrat7 Nov 14 #61

OK, two steps further down the road to recovery lark Nov 14 #62

Will be sending prayers and positive energy to you Peggy. MuirHero Nov 14 #63

That's really good news! pandr32 Nov 14 #64

Thoughts and prayer to you CaliforniaPeggy. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 14 #65

Good to hear Nigrum Cattus Nov 14 #66

Thanks for the update MustLoveBeagles Nov 14 #67