Tiredness

Hi yes I was tired all the time and could sleep at the drop of a hat. After the op there was a different type of tiredness and the back ache was better. Sleep don't fight it if you feel better after. Hope this helps ️

Yes me too. I'm going to have a walk today with my dog. I just want to forget about it sometime. It's an overwhelming condition, that snatches away this feeling of our life being ours. The condition drives everything we, you, I do. Meditation helps me to feel grounded and disappear from conscious thought for a short while. Xx

Hi, thankyou. My op is on 23rd this month, I just want to start recovering . I feel like it has taken over my life x

Hi I try and walk with my greyhounds each day it's a slow walk. I listen to healing music or classical music for dogs when they lay down with me on sofa, I've gone back to Pilates via Zoom but everything is hard going takes so much more effort. Wishing you the best x

Hi..I do walk the dog , i know excercise is important and I walk everywhere,but like you say its so much effort, I'm trying my best to not give in but today it really is getting the better of me, and I've not even had my op yet! xx

Hi musicmumma

i was diagnosed in January and I can honestly say I have been exhausted ever since but I think I have been more stressed than I realised.  I have found being outside, walking my dogs and being kind to myself really helped.  Not sure where you are on your journey but I have just had my op and I am so relieved to have started treatment. Be kind to yourself, I wish you luck on your journey. Sending love and positive vibes ️

I think we are such 'doers' and push ourselves beyond what our bodies tell us we can do and then suffer more as a result.

I had my lumpectomy and sentinel lobe biopsy on the 20th Feb and the first week the pain and discomfort was bearable. I was smuggly recovering well. But this week has turned that on its head. The pain is bad, I can't sleep, there is no comfortable position and I am exhausted. I just have to admit defeat and take to my bed. This is NOT my normal way to approach things.

Nothing is normal or predictable with Breast Cancer. Its like the rug being pulled from under your feet repeatedly. Just when you think you are sturdy.

Tiredness is the norm though. Feeling like you are wading through thick treacle can be how some days feel. We resist this with every ounce of our being ... but sometimes we need to listen to what our body and mind is telling us to do.

When the tiredness is overwhelming. Decide to give in. Just for a day. Take yourself to bed if you can or the sofa and do absolutely nothing. This should give you the strength you need for the next day.

And remember, you are not alone xx

Thankyou  I was diagnosed on Feb 10th 3cm and spread to lymph nodes, lumps were found Christmas Day,great pressie! all a bit delayed cos of Xmas and new year, but all booked for mastectomy on 23rd this month. I know it will be tough but ,big girl pants up and let's get it done xx

You are right, as women we always just get on with it, plus I'm not a good patient, I like to be on control and do everything, so I've just got to try and let go. Thankyou xx

Hi I had breast conserving surgery to remove lump and reshape breast they used a melon slice technique , after week or so the pain was awful my consultant said generic pain killers have no effect as nerve pain but advised to use ibuprofen gel sparingly and this reduced pain so much , hope this may help you xx