Tiredness

It’s a refuge, bed, isn’t it. It’s so tempting to hide but I would get up and shake yourself free. 

Hi Danielle,

It is a refuge, I will get up and enjoy watching the birds in the garden and read .x

Hi Spider 

We are all in the same place, wanting the cancer to just go away, bed offers a hideaway... sanctuary....makes perfect sense....the battle unfortunately needs us to mobilise.

Take care and best of luck 

Peter 

Hi Peter,

You are right , it's just getting into that mindset. But I'm up and out of bed and reading downstairs .

Thank you 

For the 1st  few  weeks after my tongue surgery I felt the need to take a granddad nap in the afternoon.  I think it was due to  the anxiety between being diagnosed and been given a plan and my body adjusting to the surgery.  Being able to take the dog for a walk was a godsend.  Don't forget there is always someone around to talk.  

Don’t you worry it’s completely normal. I felt safe in my bed. Getting out of bed made me feel I had to face the world. Mainly knowing I had to eat which I found so uncomfortable.  Just take your time and find something that makes you feeL comfortable, maybe just having a cup of tea in the garden x 

Good evening Spider3, i fully understand how you are feeling, it took me a while to get back into the norm i think its your body just wanting to rest, well done in venturing downstairs and reading , all the best.

                                                                       Chris

You will be tired in the days following surgery.  It is OK to rest, but you will feel so much better if you can get out in the fresh air for a few minutes each day.  A short walk will do wonders for your recovery.

I can honestly say I was just the same, after the biospy, hubby spoke to my nurse about it and she said it was stress etc and it was normal for some.

You must not feel guilty, I really was beyond worrying as you coping with a situation that is so unreal and you are still shocked at the whole situation - you must go at your own pace and as Peter says do alittle each day, just being outside is a step.

Take care of yourself

Thanks for your positive words x