5 weeks post and feel like recovery has regressed

Hi AuroraHunter 

I found it very 2 steps forward and 1 back and still do now coming up 11 months post. Its like I get to a point where I start thinking that's improved and then it goes a little backwards. My oncologist says its still relatively early days so we carry on. You will get there, just take  any wins however small. Sending hugs. Xx

Hi AuroraHunter,

I’m really sorry that you are still having such a painful time. You are absolutely not moaning. 

I do think that as Bungle1 says, that it can be a very gradual process with steps both forwards and backwards. I definitely found this, and remember how disappointing it can be to slide back. 

On my last appointment in August my Oncologist, like Bungle1’s reiterated that it’s still considered early days and this was at 9 months. This really surprised me. I don’t say this to be dispiriting, but just for context. It’s so easy to think that something is very wrong when it’s actually , although really upsetting, normal. 5 weeks is really early on  in recovery. 

I do hope that the pain eases and that your team can advise you how best to manage it in the meantime.

Sending hugs xx