Hi all. I am recovering fron a lumpectomy and the removal of 2 lymph nodes (surgery last Friday 5th Sept) . I am feeling so anti social. Don't want to see or talk to anyone. I feel so tired . Just want to be in my own home tucked up in bed . Feel like I should be more upbeat and positive
Hi Lammerknowes
There’s no rush and plenty of time for being social when you’re ready. Right now you should do whatever you feel like to aid your recovery, and if that’s to rest and tuck yourself up in bed then so be it. Rest, recover and I’m sure you’ll get your mojo back when the time’s right. x
Surgery does take it out of you...your body is recovering from the trauma. Drinks lots of water and rest but do the arm exercises. I did them regliously and got full movement of my arm back quickly.
I also blame the weather!! It's very "meh". I had 2 surgeries in the summer and I was sat in the sun in my egg chair in the garden feeling OK.
I am 6 weeks past my 2nd op and start chemo on Monday...so not technically recovering from anything but I feel tired too.
You can only do what's right for you. 24th June was when I had a lumpectomy & lymph nodes removed, it's only in the past few days I've been able to see my friends & be more sociable. I needed to cut myself off for my own sake. (Still texted & WhatsApp'd mind)
This is YOUR time, your recovery, however you feel - there's no wrong or right. I wish you much peace and patience with your journey xxxxx
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