Hello
Just wanted to say that today was day 14 since finishing radiotherapy and Chemotherapy. Been in lots of pain this week in my derrière area, today I felt slight less sore even though many bowel movements which does irritate the skin .
I set myself goal today to go to building society 2 miles away , normally would walk but still have difficulty walking so drove , as had not been well enough to get out until now, was so pleased I managed it . Had to go rest this afternoon though was shattered , slept 1.5 hours but see it as a small step in the recovery process.
I have a mantra “If I can I will, if I can’t I won’t. Serving me well this past 3 months and tomorrow is a new day and see how I feel then.
I hope you all continue to improve with your journeys too.
big hugs
M xx
That’s a great achievement Minty2 well done, just 2 weeks after finishing treatment you’ve ventured out! It doesn’t matter if you have to rest for the rest of the day, listen to your body & rest when you need to you’ve been through a lot these last few weeks. The key is to set yourself achievable goals, I did the same as Julie & began by doing short walks so when you feel like walking is a little more comfortable getting out in the fresh air will do your mental health the power of good even if that means just a couple of laps around the garden or a slow stroll a hundred yards up the road. You will probably find that you’ll go on to be able to have a couple of days where you can do bits & pieces then a day that you’ll feel completely wiped out, don’t look on this as a step backwards this is a normal path in the recovery process from this treatment.
Nicola
Thank you
Much appreciate your words, that's a very good analogy in relation to battery. I've taken all the advice offered from my team , trusted them to guide my recovery and feel confident I will get there one step, one day at a time.
Hope your weekend is relaxing and enjoyable 
Thanks again
M x
This is great to hear Minty2 , you will still have the odd day where you feel completely exhausted & may feel like you’ve taken a step backwards but rest when you feel that way & focus on the next day when you’ll feel a bit more energised & can tackle life again & your next goal, you’ll soon find the gaps between the days you feel fatigued grow longer & longer. Can I say your nurse sounds amazing too, to be checking in on you so regularly is so caring.
Nicola
