Thank you for the personal email. I am having trouble keeping up with all these social networks. How can I have time for you and others is totally involved with messages. Many are more advertising in nature.
First of all, no I don't know of anyone to compare with. Oh my goodness. What a trying time you must have with pain and limited mobility. Trying to walk without assistance is nobal but there are times when life will become easier with it.
You are right to keep moving since it keeps circulation which is vital to avoid sores and other disabling issues. What do you take to reduce the pain since this must be a big hurtle.
Next, as an example to making your life easier, my girlfriend was just diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer with a 25% survival rate. Wouldn't you know she was just divorced and must pay all her own bills. To pay those bills she took in a roommate with his own problems. Everything at one time.
As a friend and part of my business for others, I searched the Internet for information regarding nutritional support for cancer, a link to a website for the functional retarded so she can gain ideas and support to handle her roommate. She had no idea is issues until he moved in (2 weeks before finding out about her cancer).
Next we went shopping for wigs and head coverings. She will be losing hair from the Chemotherapy treatments. I paid for 2 visits with a cleaning lady. We set up a "to do" list of things needed to make life easier for her after treatments. This means protein drinks should she lose her appetite and has no desire to cook. Organizing her closets and house for ease of mobility. These are just some examples.
For me, I am finally going to put my ego aside and get visual impairment training from the Commission for the Blind. Still able to see seomething there may be a day when this is impossible. Now is the time to learn how to cook, use a cane, eat at restaurants, write a check and more. Reaching out for help is vital regardless of difficulties.
Many food stores will let you call in an order to be picked up. They also have staff to walk about with you while shopping. They can move the cart while you pick from the shelf. With limited mobility, this gives you options. I shop on the Internet for healthcare items that can help you along with a bicycle pedals used while sitting in a chair. Great way to add circulation and muscle strength. Just a thought!
I hope that I didn't talk too much. If so, just tell me because I certainly will support you in any way possible, including just listening. Where do you live? I mean what state not to get personal. I am in Michigan and hope to travel by train this year while I can still enjoy things.
Phyllis Slater
