It is clear that physical therapy is going to be a key part of my healing. To regain the nerve function severed by the tumor and surgery, I need to build strength back in these areas. These exercises aren’t easy (particularly when I’m fatigued from chemo) but this is going to be necessary to heal. I’ve also taken a walk every day this week which is progress too.
It’s hard to find a balance between caregivers who ask “How’s your PT going?” And those who just encourage me to rest because my body has been through so much. These two approaches battle it out every day right now. PT has won more this week (which feels good).
