2 weeks post op - stiil feeling the need to sleep - Normal?

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KLAStrong
KLAStrong Member Posts: 3
edited October 2017 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

I was diagnosed with Stage 1 IDC in August. I had lumpectomy, Sentinal Node Biopsy, Reduction two weeks ago and I'm still feeling exhausted. Is this normal or is this depression?  I feel confident in my doctors, decisions, etc.  I also feel grateful for the early diagnosis. At what point do you start feeling like you feel less tired? Should I give into the sleepiness or fight it and start getting more active? 

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  • vampeyes
    vampeyes Member Posts: 1,227
    edited October 2017

    Hi KLAStrong,

    I haven't had my lumpectomy yet, it's next week. I am not a doctor or nurse, but I would think that you should give in and rest when you need to. Your body went through a major deal and needs time to heal, take the time for self-care.

    Just curious if you had the Sentinal Node Biopsy done at the same time as the lumpectomy?

    Cheryl

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  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 4,505
    edited October 2017

    Normal. It's possible you'll feel more tired for some time. Surgery is a major physical stressor--take care of yourself!

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  • KLAStrong
    KLAStrong Member Posts: 3
    edited October 2017

    Cheryl,

    Thanks I didn't know a person could sleep so much!!  I had the lumpectomy, biopsy and reduction at the same time.  They ended up taking the Sentinal and another node so all in all 2.  Both were negative. Good luck with your lumpectomy...have they already done your lymph node biopsy? 

    Kelley

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  • ravzari
    ravzari Member Posts: 277
    edited October 2017

    It took me about 4 weeks before I could make it through an 8 hour day without feeling like I needed to nap--for the first two weeks, I couldn't, I had to nap 1-3 times during the day--and closer to 6-8 weeks before I felt normal in terms of energy again.

    It's completely normal.

    Trying to fight through it is likely to make you even MORE tired so, if you can, just nap when you feel like you need to for the next few weeks.

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  • KLAStrong
    KLAStrong Member Posts: 3
    edited October 2017

    Okay so what I'm feeling is not unusual? So, I will indulge my body and sleep when it tells me to sleep. Have my post-op with my MOC tomorrow morning. All final results from all tests and imaging are in. 

    Thanks,

    k

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  • ravzari
    ravzari Member Posts: 277
    edited October 2017

    It sounds pretty normal yeah; if you're able to sleep when you feel like you need to, definitely go ahead and do that.

    It does eventually get better, and can be frustrating when it's happening (especially if you can't nap or have a busy day), but it does gradually get better and better and you will get back to normal after a few weeks.

    Surgery takes a lot out of someone, and having multiple procedures done (reductions are considered a pretty major surgery, after all) in one go would certainly do that.

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  • EastcoastTS
    EastcoastTS Member Posts: 864
    edited October 2017

    I think getting over anesthesia is, in itself, a major piece of the puzzle. Give in to what your body is telling you and rest without feeling guilty. I was tired for a while.

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