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Wife Just Diagnosed w/ ES SCLC - What Can We Expect?

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Aug 20, 2022 | Replies (222)
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@merpreb

That's a lot of weight, Bob. I am assuming that she was a normal size prior to her weight loss?

What an exhausting day for both of you! I'm sure that the walker will help and hopefully, she will feel less fatigued. Do you think that she will be embarrassed to use it? I was a bit when I used it at an airport the last time that I flew but after being seated in a much better seat and being taken off first I didn't care about the stares. There was just no way that I could walk down those long corridors!

Please take care of yourself too, Bob. I wish that I could help relieve you somehow in person. You could go for a walk or a bar for that matter! lol I'm here and will be for as long as you need me. Just know this and rely on it. You are not alone. YOu might not feel it but we are all extending cyber hugs and hands to hold! And my shoulder whenever you need me.

Is Liz up a lot at night? Would you be able to take Melatonin for some extra sleep or would that be too chancy?

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rlogan | @rlogan | May 5, 2022

Thanks Merry, as always I anticipate your insight.
Liz was around 158 to start and now less than 130.
As far as the walker goes, we discovered that it is sturdy enough to act as a substitute wheelchair when she sits on it and I push - go figure. Not as sturdy or as comfortable as a wheelchair, but when she got tired, she just sat down and I pushed for short distances.
Liz actually sleeps pretty well through the night. I thought about melatonin but not sure if it helps relieve stress and anxiety.

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