NHMike wrote:Just came back from a walk outside. I don't think that there's any way for me to get 10K steps per day but 6K is doable with 10K some days. Just too much work and cancer stuff. But I do need a constant reminder on strength training. I really hate the idea of not running for six-months to a year. I'm hoping to get some in before surgery if I heal up fast enough. Some tennis as well. I don't think that I could hit for more than 10 minutes right now and that wouldn't be fair to my partner.
Aqx99 wrote:You're right, a few weeks after treatment ends you will start to feel better. The boosts they gave me at my last three visits made me feel like crap for a while. The only persistent problem I had after radiation ended, and still have to this day, is tailbone pain. My radiation oncologist targeted the front of my tailbone as part of my treatment because she said the cancer can recurr there. I carry a cushion everywhere I go because sitting in a hard chair for any length of time is excruciating.
NHMike wrote:Aqx99 wrote:You're right, a few weeks after treatment ends you will start to feel better. The boosts they gave me at my last three visits made me feel like crap for a while. The only persistent problem I had after radiation ended, and still have to this day, is tailbone pain. My radiation oncologist targeted the front of my tailbone as part of my treatment because she said the cancer can recurr there. I carry a cushion everywhere I go because sitting in a hard chair for any length of time is excruciating.
I have one of those cushions that I use in my office chair at home. I have an Aereo chair at the office and that seems comfortable enough so that I don't need the cushion. I would consider using the cushion for long drives. I had forgotten about the different radiation treatment for the last three days. They said that it's the same amount of radiation but the field is smaller, so, more concentrated.
One other thing is that there has been fluid leaking. It might be the tumor or MiraLax (didn't take it for past two days) but it's annoying having things a bit wet back there so I've used some old cloth diapers so that it doesn't get on my underwear and clothes. the issue is getting the placement and fit right because they are somewhat bulky. Reminds me of when our kids were young dealing with cloth diapers.
Aqx99 wrote:but I would suggest getting yourself some pads. That way you can stick them to your underpants and they will stay in place. Plus, they are disposable. My husband thought I was nuts when I suggested it for him when he had a really bad boil lanced in his nether region, but he appreciated it when it started draining. Overnights are the longest and most absorbant. They are cheaper to buy than incontinence products, I compared prices.
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