Physical Therapy & Radiation Update

I met with the physical therapist this morning for the first time. I will be in PT twice a week for at least 4 weeks. If I am progressing/healing then it will be once a week after that, it just depends on how I do.

I can only walk, stationary bike or elliptical (with limited arm movement, depends on pain) for at least 4 weeks.

If I overdo, my headaches get bad . . . mostly working on the computer and sitting all day. I need to remember to get up and walk regularly. She also gave me some stretching exercises to do during the day.

That means I will probably be walking in the race . . . oh I hate that. I don't like all those people around me. I am going to sign up as a runner. If I am released to run that week I think I can manage to jog 3 miles, I can always walk if I need to. Keep those healing thoughts and prayers coming, I need them.

Radiation Update:

Now that I am in a routine with radiation, it only takes about an hour door to door, kind of like a lunch hour every day. They are very fast and efficient, it is amazing. Wednesday's I meet with the doctor so it takes a little longer but not much. Fitting radiation into my work day is very manageable. Adding physical therapy in the mix is another matter. I may have to do a few hours of intermittent FMLA each week due to the PT.  I'll just have to see how it all goes . . the hard part is the headaches, I can only do so much and if I don't rest . . . well lets just say it isn't pretty and then I cannot work anyway because I cannot think.

It will all be over soon . . .