Hi, my name is Heather. I am 66 and my husband Jim is 68. He was diagnosed with Stage 111B Lung cancer. I have cared for him through other surgeries,(two back, triple bypass, two heart attacks) but this recovery has been extremely difficult for us both. Trying to get him to eat and drink has been so hard. He has lost so much weight. As a caregiver I am trying hard to not feel inadequate. It's certainly not for lack of trying. He has very low blood pressure and has fallen a few times. I feel that I'm talking to a brick wall. I put food out for him and he doesn't eat it. The radiation affected his esophagus and it has been hard for him to swallow. This is improving a bit each day. The coughing at night wakes me from a sound sleep. I know I'm rambling but it seems this is a safe place to let it all go.
I love my husband of 40 years, I want to enjoy many more with him. This is hard stuff and I thank you for this place to get it all out.