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12. One of the earliest things I remember learning in nursing school...

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Sat May 16, 2026, 11:36 AM

22 hrs ago

...was that one loses strength and conditioning at the rate of 3% a day when on bedrest, and regains it at only 1% a day when getting back in shape, so we are behind the power curve right from the get go.

Those walk about at the farmers' markets that you so enjoy will be good for your body and your spirit.

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Two months ago today, I was in surgery. The cancer was coming out. [View all] CaliforniaPeggy 23 hrs ago OP

Great news malaise 23 hrs ago #1

Time is moving too fast for all of us Boomers. I'll livetohike 23 hrs ago #2

Dearest CaPeggy Niagara 23 hrs ago #3

Congratulations, CaliforniaPeggy! Totally Tunsie 23 hrs ago #4

Wonderful pathology report. spanone 23 hrs ago #5

You have been through a lot, Peggy! SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #6

Great news! Swede 23 hrs ago #7

Good to hear they got it all. sinkingfeeling 23 hrs ago #8

Excellent news on the cancer being fully removed! Solly Mack 23 hrs ago #9

Feel safe, rest and get better. BootinUp 22 hrs ago #10

Six hours is rough Nigrum Cattus 22 hrs ago #11

One of the earliest things I remember learning in nursing school... 3catwoman3 22 hrs ago #12

I waa wondering about that, how cleanly the cancer came out... NNadir 22 hrs ago #13

Really great news CaliforniaPeggy! bsiebs 22 hrs ago #14

I find the hardest part after surgery is to be patient during recovery. HeartsCanHope 22 hrs ago #15

Your new job is recovery Marthe48 22 hrs ago #16

The best news, Peggy . . . peggysue2 22 hrs ago #17

I'm glad to hear they got it all out :) Dave says 22 hrs ago #18

"the cancer was removed in its entirety" is the absolute BEST news. I think you LoisB 22 hrs ago #19

Give yourself some grace. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #20

Good news and you are doing great! cksmithy 22 hrs ago #21

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

Oh dear Peggy Grim Chieftain 22 hrs ago #23

I'm so glad they got it all! cate94 22 hrs ago #24

You are doing great. Keep it up. multigraincracker 22 hrs ago #25

Continued healing. Tommy Carcetti 22 hrs ago #26

Every day is a good day Wild blueberry 22 hrs ago #27

Be kind to yourself. Nevilledog 22 hrs ago #28

That is really great news, Peggy! kentuck 21 hrs ago #29

My dear Ms Peggy. It is such good news that the surgeon got it all, niyad 21 hrs ago #30

Peggy, I so get every word of your OP. I'm with Ninga 21 hrs ago #31

It does seem longer than two months to me. LeftInTX 21 hrs ago #32

There were lots and lots of prayers going out for you. lamp_shade 21 hrs ago #33

That's wonderful news CP, JMCKUSICK 21 hrs ago #34

You are an amazingly strong woman... Spazito 21 hrs ago #35

Happy for you people 21 hrs ago #36

We were on Pins and Needles for those early days IbogaProject 21 hrs ago #37

So happy to see this.. mountain grammy 21 hrs ago #38

Glad to hear you're doing OK. edbermac 21 hrs ago #39

So happy to hear angrychair 20 hrs ago #40

Yeah, recovery after cancer surgery is like that. mwmisses4289 20 hrs ago #41

Perfect, California Peggy... stay healthy and positive as always about your health! hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #42

Smiles BaronChocula 20 hrs ago #43

I typed enough pathology reports to recognize that this is very good news....often with deep emotion for the patient joanbarnes 20 hrs ago #44

I'm so happy for you, Peggy! karin_sj 20 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 20 hrs ago #46

Such wonderful news! bif 20 hrs ago #47

awesome, Ms. Pegster Skittles 20 hrs ago #48

Congratulations! DelMar dem 20 hrs ago #49

This si great news! Have the doctors cleared you ... JustABozoOnThisBus 20 hrs ago #50

Of course they have! CaliforniaPeggy 20 hrs ago #51

OMG, prayers answered on that pathology report! :D Beartracks 19 hrs ago #52

We are so happy you're with us! Nt spooky3 19 hrs ago #53

I'm glad the cancer was completely removed senseandsensibility 19 hrs ago #54

Well, Peggy, ... A successful surgery with a long recovery time is SO much better.... 70sEraVet 19 hrs ago #55

Wow! There's a lot to unpack in that message. debsy 19 hrs ago #56

Coming up on a year since my wife's diagnosis. Old Crank 19 hrs ago #57

The good news, CP, you're are here now and recovering everyday. Buddyzbuddy 18 hrs ago #58

You are bravely facing rehabilitation with loads of caring energy coming from us every day. Facing the trauma of a KitFox 18 hrs ago #59

I can relate having been through a long recovery from surgery myself. The anxiety of it all, GoodRaisin 18 hrs ago #60

Keep on truckin' n/t malthaussen 18 hrs ago #61

Excellent News ProfessorGAC 17 hrs ago #62

I've had to say this to several friends in recent months. Trueblue Texan 17 hrs ago #63

You have nailed my situation perfectly, my dear Trueblue Texan! Thanks so much! CaliforniaPeggy 17 hrs ago #64

You are such a lovely human being California Peggy. 1WorldHope 16 hrs ago #65

So glad to hear the pathology report showed they had gotten it all!!! woodsprite 15 hrs ago #66

Dearest Calif. Peg ,,, oldsoldierfadingfast 14 hrs ago #67

God Speed Peggy! n/t Jacson6 14 hrs ago #68

Wonderful popsdenver 14 hrs ago #69

good pathology news! Kali 13 hrs ago #70

Cancer is so scary! Congratulations on your recovery Dan 13 hrs ago #71

Give yourself time to heal MustLoveBeagles 11 hrs ago #72

Hallelujah, dear Peggy! summer_in_TX 11 hrs ago #73

Good to hear padfun 11 hrs ago #74

Keep on truckin' mama BeneteauBum 10 hrs ago #75

If asked canetoad 10 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 10 hrs ago #77

Sending you hugs! FM123 10 hrs ago #78

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I am really happy for you Peggy.nt jfz9580m 3 hrs ago #80

Sit yerself down and stick around for a while! DFW 1 hr ago #81

Very good to hear, m'dear! Maeve 1 hr ago #82

Please continue to update, kpete 1 hr ago #83