Do you really every get your 'old' energy level back?

fighting4mykids

Do you really every get your 'old' energy level back?

fighting4mykids

First of fall, Happy Holidays to all your lovely ladies out there!  You all have been so inspirational to me and I thank you with all my heart for showing me your strength!

I was curious if the ladies that have done chemo, bilateral MX, and radiation if and when you get your old energy back. I thought I was on the right path and the past few days I have been exhausted. I am not sure if it's just my life now with 5 kids (with twins that just turned 9  months) or if everything has caught up with me?  I have refused to let cancer get me down and people ahve always commented along this journey this past year how amazed they are of my energy but lately I am darn tired.  I have had 2 days of headaches and one of my eyes has a big broken blood vessel? 

 I ended chemo on 8/7 (16 weeks every other week of AC/T), surgery on 8/28 and radiation that ended on 11/30. 

Thoughts? experiences?

Anonymous

Hey fighting......

Take a breath, sister... Just look at what you have gone thru in the last 9 months, twins, chemo, rads, bmx, ooph, and still 3 other young kids.... If I had to guess, I would say that you are about to crash.  Your body probably doesn't even remember normal..... Even without bc, and with only 2 other kids, I was exhausted for 2 years following birth of #3. If I had to add 2 other kids in there and bc treatment, I would be flat out in bed..... I think you may have been running so hard in the last 9 months, that you have hit the wall.  Now, the wall might crumble around you, or you might be able to keep it up, but it will certainly be weakened.  Go take it easy.  I wouldn't expect your energy level to return for another 2 or 3 years.... about the same time that diapers are banished!  

Mom3

Some days are great, others not so good. Take it easy. You've been thru so much in this last year. Your body is telling you to slow down.  I was like you too. I have two small ones and refused to let cancer get me down. The reality of it is, we need to take it slow. This doesn't mean stop or get down just take it easy. It's hard with little ones, I know, but try, for your sake. I do lots, start my day early, take my 5 yr old to kinder, tend to my 3 year old all day, tend to my husband, chores, cooking, cleaning, even manage to workout 5 days a week. Still, when I'm tired I rest. HOpe you feel better soon. 

fighting4mykids

Thanks so  much for responding.  It's so hard to slow down or even recognize when to slow down but thankfully I have great ladies out there that can help me with a reality check.

I will try and heed your advice and try to get some down time instead of going to the gym this week.

SpunkyGirl

Fighting,

I've never met anyone with five kids who didn't have an amazing amount of energy to begin with.  Most women with five kids just don't get to the gym, though, and here you are, after all that your body has been through, out there getting the workouts in and taking care of the family too.  It takes time to recover from radiation, and that varies from person to person.  You have a lot going on in your life, but you will feel like your old self someday soon. 

I'm pretty high energy, and I remember feeling this way (off and on) for a long time.  What worked best for me was to go when I had the energy, and slow down when I didn't.  It's been three years for me, and I feel pretty great now.  Yes, I have my old energy level back.  ROCK ON!

Hugs

Bobbie

Diana63

Wow, no wonder you are tired, don't push yourself to hard. God Bless

Pure

I have 3 and one on the way. I was tired xmas eve and day and I was pretty surprised. I was actually mad at myself for napping-long naps.

One thing I highly suggest is just trying to rebuild your immune system with healthy food, do yoga to control your stress (this is so important) and keep on fighting. If you are still tired I would get blood work done and have your throid looked at.

Hypo can cause fatigue.......

Pure

ok seriously -you have 2 sets of twins? omg.... I would be exausted too:))........

You could really have a throid prob with the birth just 9 months ago-that is when I got my thyroid issue. 

Or you could be getting sick-cold or flu.

KerryMac

Remember this is actually a very tiring time of the year. Add in what you have been through in the last year, and no wonder you are tired!

Give yourself a couple of relaxing days (if possible with all your kids!). Do something nice for yourself! Remember that saying - If Momma's happy, everyones happy.

everyminute

I am exhausted just reading your post! 

I do have my old energy back, some days more so.  I eat even better before and take supplements and push myself harder.  I ran my fastest time ever 6 months after finishing chemo and have since done a triathalon and half marathon. 

But my kids are teens and help me more than anything else so my situation is different - sounds like you are doing great!

helena67

Hi,

You have been through a lot. It can take about 9 to10 months after completion of chemo to really feel like you have your old energy levels back. That is at least how long it took for me.

One of my several New Years Resolutions is to start working out/be more active. It may help! I have small kids too, the trick will be to find the time. Try and find some time for just you!

Take care & Happy New Year.

Helena.