Hi Linda, one pound weights would be a good thing, but with a cane I would be lopsided, cause I would put both one pounder's in my left hand. That would strengthen my left wrist that I broke last November. Still kinda painful. But I use it anyway. computer,, load dishes,
washing clothes & folding them and what ever else is to be done. Nancy

Dearest Nancy:I understand. I commend you for using the wrist. Eleven months after lung surgery, I broke my right wrist and now have a titanium plate and 9 screws in my bionic wrist! I laugh, I had to give up golf. Years ago I broke the other wrist shattering both bones. It is a great excuse not to golf! Ha
Does this make us both lung and wrist sistOrs?  Keep moving forward, ok! Let's stay connected;-) Big hug!Linda 

@shortshot80 Hi Nancy, Yes we all have to "go with the flow at times." I'm so glad that you have a Bible study/support group. I know how much that means to me as well. I recently began a group at my church for people who deal with chronic illnesses, we call our group, Living and Thriving. I can tell that you are also "living and thriving" in the middle of your situation. Best wishes and hugs! Teresa

(shortshot80) Today/Friday, I'm still having trouble lifting my arms above my head. Can't get the dishes up there, son Richard helped with that tonight. Arms are still really sore, NOT going to lift my arms above my head again no matter what! Us older people can't have any pain pills to speak of, because I might get addicted. Oh My! Been there done that and I'm still here and could use a occasional pill to help at times. Not all the time, bad for kidneys. I start my radiation on June 2, 6, 9, 12, 16, for a total of five sessions. Really hope and pray it all works. I'm really emotional and my doc wants me to go see the (what ever 'ologist he is) I have a appt I think, next week.
I've never been a person to cry, now I can do it at the drop of a hat. Still try to hold it back, as I don't want anyone to see me. Don't have a answer for why at all. Thanks for listening! Nancy

Hi Nancy,
I'm glad that you have an appointment to see a therapist about your anxiety. Good for you. It will help you put your fears into perspective and help you manage them. I'm confident you can do this.
I know that you have a lot of fear about radiation in particular, especially from things that you've heard from other people. But you and your team have carefully considered your options, and radiation was chosen as the best treatment option. Here's a crazy thought. Why don't you imagine radiation as your superhero? Make him as handsome as you want 🙂 Or maybe a super woman! In any case, imagine as you lay still, that superhero is going to zap those bad cells dead! Breathe deeply, calmly and let your superhero do all the work.

We're here, Nancy. And you can cry if you want to. We've got broad shoulders and tissues.

June 5, (shortshot80) Nancy Well today was the second of five Radiation episodes. Today's treatment was for only about twenty minutes. It's hard to hold my arms above my head for any length of time. The attendants do help me get out of the cocoon that holds me so I don't move. By the time we arrived home, I drank a cup of tea and then a nap for about one hour. My little dog was on my lap, so didn't get into a deep sleep. But did rest. We have to drive about seventy miles one way to the hospital. So not only tired of the drive but the treatment time adds to that. So fatigue is close on treatment days. Yesterday our grandson stopped by, fed him lunch and had a really nice visit. His 36 birthday is on the 7th of June. I had to give him a bad time as we had not seen him since last August. Oh my has it been that long? I'm sorry. Hugs.. He is going to drive to Port Angeles, Washington take the ferry over toVictoria and supprise his oldest sister. That is his BD present. He will have fun. Our oldest great grand son has just joined the Navy. Boot camp in November. He will learn lots of things and even have fun too. Keep you posted. Nancy