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Lionel Mandrake

(4,208 posts)
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:08 AM 22 hrs ago

California Peggy is doing better each day.

As many of you know, California Peggy had surgery on Monday at the UCLA Ronald Raygun hospital. (Did I spell that right?) Following the surgery there was an episode of very fast heart rate, which the doctors think was brought on by the stress of the surgery and won't recur, The surgeon has spoken with Peggy's regular cardiologist about changing one of her drugs. There was a lot of congestion right after the surgery, which made it hard for me to understand what she was saying, but this has gradually gotten better. At first she was having trouble sleeping, but this too has gradually gotten better. There's still no word as to when she might come home.

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California Peggy is doing better each day. (Original Post) Lionel Mandrake 22 hrs ago OP
thank you so much for this update. much appreciated. orleans 21 hrs ago #1
THANK YOU!!! niyad 21 hrs ago #2
Thank you!!!!! DarthDem 21 hrs ago #3
Thankyou. So relieved to hear this. blm 21 hrs ago #4
Thank you. Sending vibes to California. applegrove 21 hrs ago #5
she'll be back, better than ever! Skittles 21 hrs ago #6
Wonderful news! Grim Chieftain 21 hrs ago #7
She was saying to change the channel. BidenRocks 21 hrs ago #8
Not to mention brain damage! lastlib 15 hrs ago #49
You have to be brain-dead to even START watching Newsmax. AZ8theist 4 hrs ago #120
That's one of the signs. Beartracks 2 hrs ago #124
Thank you. IcyPeas 21 hrs ago #9
Ty so very much! SheltieLover 21 hrs ago #10
Amen. 🙏 littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #18
Thank you KT2000 21 hrs ago #11
Thank you for the update. Jim__ 21 hrs ago #12
Thank you so much for the update. 🙂 Raine 21 hrs ago #13
Thank you! Please let her know how much she is loved and missed. LoisB 21 hrs ago #14
Thank God Thank God Thank God !!! fierywoman 21 hrs ago #15
Thank you so much for the positive news! Rhiannon12866 21 hrs ago #16
Thanks so much for sharing this, LM. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #17
Thanks for the update canetoad 21 hrs ago #19
Thank you for the report. Much appreciated. PCIntern 21 hrs ago #20
Thanks much montanacowboy 20 hrs ago #21
Excellent! byronius 20 hrs ago #22
Go Peggy go! Go Peggy go! We're all rooting for you! C Moon 20 hrs ago #23
Thank you Dunc 20 hrs ago #24
Thank you so much for the update irisblue 20 hrs ago #25
Raygun? That's the greatest store in the universe! progressoid 19 hrs ago #26
Thank You! Fla Dem 19 hrs ago #27
Good on the hospital for not wanting to get rid of her too quickly DFW 19 hrs ago #28
Lionel, thanks for updating us. Emile 19 hrs ago #29
Thanks for the update! Grumpy Old Guy 19 hrs ago #30
Thank you and please keep us updated. lamp_shade 18 hrs ago #31
Thank you malaise 18 hrs ago #32
Adding my thanks. Easterncedar 18 hrs ago #33
Thank you for the update ribrepin 18 hrs ago #34
Thank you so much for this update! Holding CalPeggy livetohike 17 hrs ago #35
Thank you so much for the update, Lionel Mandrake! hlthe2b 17 hrs ago #36
Thank you for the update ornotna 17 hrs ago #37
Thanks for the update. Callalily 16 hrs ago #38
Thank you. Solly Mack 16 hrs ago #39
Thank you for the update! Best wishes to her and all who care for her! Maeve 16 hrs ago #40
So glad to hear she is gradually getting better democrank 16 hrs ago #41
Thanks for the update! highplainsdem 16 hrs ago #42
Give her my love mgardener 16 hrs ago #43
Good to know! We look forward to having her back here soon. Vinca 16 hrs ago #44
We are grateful to you for bringing us up to date. Peggy's Precious to us all. George McGovern 16 hrs ago #45
Thank you for the update orangecrush 16 hrs ago #46
I have been waiting for positive news. Thanks. A group hug with Peggy and DU. Stay well all. twodogsbarking 15 hrs ago #47
Good to hear. Thanks for the update.🙏 surfered 15 hrs ago #48
Thank you so much for the update. FalloutShelter 15 hrs ago #50
Thank you! I'm so glad. Buddyzbuddy 15 hrs ago #51
Love to Peggy, thanks to you, sir. quaint 15 hrs ago #52
Glad to hear she is on the mend. Sending more healing hugs 🫂 to her and her family. mwmisses4289 15 hrs ago #53
Thanks for the update wendyb-NC 15 hrs ago #54
Good to know! Thanks for the updated info. Ocelot II 15 hrs ago #55
Tanks so much, she is a treasure TexLaProgressive 15 hrs ago #56
Good news is nice! Turbineguy 15 hrs ago #57
Phew, thanks for the update. róisín_dubh 15 hrs ago #58
Thank you for the update! CaptainTruth 15 hrs ago #59
Thank you so much, Lionel. Peggy is our treasure here and we are so concerned about her! Diamond_Dog 15 hrs ago #60
So glad to hear this, Lionel. Thank you and you hang in there. Scrivener7 14 hrs ago #61
🩷💙🤍💛💚❤️ mokeyz 14 hrs ago #62
Yeah! GO CalPeggy! MLAA 14 hrs ago #63
Good to hear Kali 14 hrs ago #64
Great news IbogaProject 14 hrs ago #65
Welcome news - thank you so much for the update! ms liberty 14 hrs ago #66
Thank you!! angrychair 14 hrs ago #67
Thank you so much for the update. Chellee 14 hrs ago #68
Thanks for the update and Bettie 14 hrs ago #69
So glad she is recuperating well evolves 14 hrs ago #70
That sounds like good news. pandr32 14 hrs ago #71
Very glad to hear this karin_sj 14 hrs ago #72
Thank you Lionel Mandrake, JMCKUSICK 14 hrs ago #73
So thankful for this response!! bluestarone 14 hrs ago #74
Thanks for the update! Send her our love! CurtEastPoint 13 hrs ago #75
Thank you so much for taking the time to update us! FM123 13 hrs ago #76
California Peggy is doing better each day naftali 13 hrs ago #77
Welcome to our DU family. niyad 12 hrs ago #90
Thanks for the update. boonecreek 13 hrs ago #78
Thank you! Please give her our best. Nt spooky3 13 hrs ago #79
Thanks so much for the update. I hope she gets better quickly. I have been worried about her. Walleye 13 hrs ago #80
Hugs to California Peggy! redstatebluegirl 13 hrs ago #81
Excellent news! SergeStorms 13 hrs ago #82
........... doublethink 13 hrs ago #83
Thanks for the update Lionel MustLoveBeagles 13 hrs ago #84
Tell her we love her and miss her. Nevilledog 13 hrs ago #85
Great news gademocrat7 13 hrs ago #86
Thank you Lionel PatSeg 13 hrs ago #87
Here's hoping that every day brings more healing Miles Archer 12 hrs ago #88
Thanks for update plcdude 12 hrs ago #89
Thanks for the update! mnhtnbb 12 hrs ago #91
I'm glad to hear this good news! Erda 12 hrs ago #92
Massive sigh of relief! 3catwoman3 12 hrs ago #93
Most excellent news! Initech 12 hrs ago #94
Wonderful news! nt awesomerwb1 12 hrs ago #95
Thank you for the update! Glad to hear that she is doing better! GoneOffShore 11 hrs ago #96
Glad she is doing better... Tikki 11 hrs ago #97
Very good🌹 Figarosmom 11 hrs ago #98
Thank you for keeping us posted. blogslug 11 hrs ago #99
Great news! Thanks so much for the update! nt City Lights 11 hrs ago #100
All our best to Peggy bagimin 11 hrs ago #101
Glad to hear! We are pulling for you, CP! Alice Kramden 11 hrs ago #102
Thank you for the update :) Dan 11 hrs ago #103
Such good news! DUgosh 11 hrs ago #104
Oh, Lionel, we so appreciate you letting us know how our dear Peggy is doing. We are KitFox 11 hrs ago #105
"" AllaN01Bear 11 hrs ago #106
That's fantastic news and such a relief! liberalla 10 hrs ago #107
Thank You for the Up-Date Scottie Mom 10 hrs ago #108
Great to hear! Playingmantis 10 hrs ago #109
Thank you! Glad she is progressing!! chowder66 9 hrs ago #110
Thank you so much for the update, Lionel Mandrake! HeartsCanHope 9 hrs ago #111
Thank you, Lionel Mandrake Niagara 9 hrs ago #112
Good to know. malthaussen 8 hrs ago #113
Good news!!! Thanks for the update! Pisces 8 hrs ago #114
That is good to hear. kentuck 8 hrs ago #115
Wonderful News!! NEOH 8 hrs ago #116
Thank you, Lionel Mandrake, for the update on Peggy. FuzzyRabbit 8 hrs ago #117
Thank you for the update. Been thinking of her. electric_blue68 6 hrs ago #118
Thanks for this update ReRe 5 hrs ago #119
Kick! CoopersDad 4 hrs ago #121
Good to hear BlueWaveNeverEnd 3 hrs ago #122
Thanks so much for the update. Laffy Kat 2 hrs ago #123
Thank you for sharing the good status report! Beartracks 2 hrs ago #125
Wonderful news! Thank you for advising us. Totally Tunsie 2 hrs ago #126
Thanks for the update! mvd 2 hrs ago #127
Thanks for letting us know! Bayard 1 hr ago #128
excellent continued prayers and good wishes for her gopiscrap 1 hr ago #129
Thank you BlueKota 49 min ago #130
My very best get well soon wishes to Ca Peggy! peacebuzzard 34 min ago #131
we need 3 more Maru Kitteh 32 min ago #132
Great News samplegirl 16 min ago #133

orleans

(36,870 posts)
1. thank you so much for this update. much appreciated.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:15 AM
21 hrs ago

i know so many are worried about her.
please let her know we are sending her love and love and love for her speedy recovery and wellness


niyad

(132,021 posts)
2. THANK YOU!!!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:15 AM
21 hrs ago

Thank you so very much, Lionel. I know you have so much going on, and we appreciate you taking time to let us know.

Please know that you are all in our hearts and prayers. huggggs for you and Peggy.


(ps. yes, you spelled it right!)

DarthDem

(5,461 posts)
3. Thank you!!!!!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:17 AM
21 hrs ago

All of my very best to her and to you. I'm delighted you were so kind to take the time to post this and we're all pulling for her to get home as soon and as safely as possible!!

Grim Chieftain

(1,667 posts)
7. Wonderful news!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:24 AM
21 hrs ago

Please let her know her DU family is sending love and healing vibes her way. Thanks so much for the update.



BidenRocks

(3,208 posts)
8. She was saying to change the channel.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:27 AM
21 hrs ago

Newsmax causes cardiac issues.
Thank you for the update!

lastlib

(28,148 posts)
49. Not to mention brain damage!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 08:32 AM
15 hrs ago

I think anybody who watches it is ever able to hold cogent thoughts in their head again.

Rhiannon12866

(254,789 posts)
16. Thank you so much for the positive news!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:49 AM
21 hrs ago

Please tell Peggy that we're all thinking of her and sending those powerful DU vibes for her safe and complete recovery!!!

DFW

(60,107 posts)
28. Good on the hospital for not wanting to get rid of her too quickly
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 04:35 AM
19 hrs ago

What she had does not exactly qualify as “minor surgery,” and constant monitoring for clotting is imperative in the beginning. It sounds like she is getting good care from seasoned professionals, and that is the best news one can hope for from “external” sources. She also has a high will to be live, which is the other necessary half of the equation for recovery, so it sounds like there are solid reasons to be optimistic. Still—don’t plan participation in any marathons for at least the next six weeks.

livetohike

(24,243 posts)
35. Thank you so much for this update! Holding CalPeggy
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 06:35 AM
17 hrs ago

in my thoughts as she recovers. Hope she gets home soon .

hlthe2b

(113,775 posts)
36. Thank you so much for the update, Lionel Mandrake!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 06:38 AM
17 hrs ago

It sounds as though her (not all that unexpected) complications are being well managed and she is improving every day.

Let her know our massive wave of healing wishes surround her and a record-breaking cyber

CaliforniaPeggy, We miss you and can't wait to welcome you back!

Maeve

(43,454 posts)
40. Thank you for the update! Best wishes to her and all who care for her!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 07:35 AM
16 hrs ago

My mom was also a Peggy, so her name always catches my eye

FalloutShelter

(14,422 posts)
50. Thank you so much for the update.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 08:38 AM
15 hrs ago

Sending healing energy for dear Peggy.
Hoping she will be back with us soon, back at the market taking beautiful photographs.

wendyb-NC

(4,670 posts)
54. Thanks for the update
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 08:48 AM
15 hrs ago

Praying for her complete recovery and sending hugs and healing vibes to her and her loved ones

Diamond_Dog

(40,441 posts)
60. Thank you so much, Lionel. Peggy is our treasure here and we are so concerned about her!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:02 AM
15 hrs ago

Please let her know of our love and concern and best wishes to be home and on the mend soon!

Scrivener7

(59,381 posts)
61. So glad to hear this, Lionel. Thank you and you hang in there.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:20 AM
14 hrs ago

It's hard to be the one in the waiting room. Take care of yourself.

IbogaProject

(5,849 posts)
65. Great news
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:33 AM
14 hrs ago

We were collectively concerned and there have been threads each day asking about her.

Chellee

(2,300 posts)
68. Thank you so much for the update.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:46 AM
14 hrs ago

You are appreciated! Sending positive energy Peggy's way!

pandr32

(14,213 posts)
71. That sounds like good news.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 10:03 AM
14 hrs ago

I am sure she wants to go home and hopefully she will be able to do so soon. The surgery is over and the recovery is underway. Good thoughts and virtual hugs from me for California Peggy.

JMCKUSICK

(5,938 posts)
73. Thank you Lionel Mandrake,
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 10:07 AM
14 hrs ago

We so appreciate the update and of course, the good news. Thank you for filling such an important role right now as we were all on edge waiting and hoping for the best.

Thank you for giving that to us.
Please give her our 💕😘 and reading these comments might be therapeutic for her.
God Speed

FM123

(10,366 posts)
76. Thank you so much for taking the time to update us!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 10:22 AM
13 hrs ago

We have all been so worried. Please let her know that we are still here rooting for her and sending her all our best wishes.

naftali

(20 posts)
77. California Peggy is doing better each day
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 10:24 AM
13 hrs ago

Glad to hear that! 🙌 Wishing California Peggy a smooth and speedy recovery—may each day bring more strength and positivity. 💙

Walleye

(44,630 posts)
80. Thanks so much for the update. I hope she gets better quickly. I have been worried about her.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 10:27 AM
13 hrs ago

MustLoveBeagles

(16,117 posts)
84. Thanks for the update Lionel
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 11:05 AM
13 hrs ago

As you can see a lot of us were worried. I'm happy that she's on the mend. Please let her know that we love her 😘

mnhtnbb

(33,323 posts)
91. Thanks for the update!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 11:43 AM
12 hrs ago

Having had enough hospitalizations to last a lifetime, I know all too well how difficult it is to get ANY sleep in the hospital. Glad to hear that is going better for her.

We are all looking forward to hearing from her when she feels up to it!





KitFox

(550 posts)
105. Oh, Lionel, we so appreciate you letting us know how our dear Peggy is doing. We are
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 12:58 PM
11 hrs ago

grateful for this encouraging update. We send our collective healing energy to her straight from our hearts. 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

Scottie Mom

(5,838 posts)
108. Thank You for the Up-Date
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 01:54 PM
10 hrs ago

I was on DU yesterday looking for info on how Peggy is doing. She is in my healing thoughts. Hopefully she will be feeling better and be able to go home. Hospitals are HORRIBLE places to be. I am sure she misses her home and her usual surroundings. Thinking of her several times daily and sending strength for healing and recovery.

HeartsCanHope

(1,658 posts)
111. Thank you so much for the update, Lionel Mandrake!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:39 PM
9 hrs ago

I have checked every day for an update, and so grateful that she's doing better. Look forward to California Peggy

back here on DU posting her beautiful pictures! Sending healing vibes to California Peggy and much love to her and her family.



FuzzyRabbit

(2,211 posts)
117. Thank you, Lionel Mandrake, for the update on Peggy.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 03:41 PM
8 hrs ago

Given her age, any surgery can cause problems, so it is a relief that she is improving. I pray that she continues to improve.

I think of her every time I turn on my computer as I us one of her moon photos as the desktop image.

ReRe

(12,188 posts)
119. Thanks for this update
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 07:07 PM
5 hrs ago

I'm sending my ever-faithful Guardian Angel to stand by our precious California Peggy.

Totally Tunsie

(11,818 posts)
126. Wonderful news! Thank you for advising us.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:52 PM
2 hrs ago

CaliforniaPeggy ~ We're all with you! Come back to us soon in full health.

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