Surgery recovery

Hello there, not sure wether this would help you, but my husband is now 14wks post treatment for a rare throat cancer, 6wks of 30rounds RT and 2rounds CT, about half way through his treatment the side effects started to kick in, sore throat, loss of speech,only getting food through a PEG,and with that big weight loss, both sides of his neck badly burned and like you he was very fatigued and tired.  He slept for most of the day for weeks, he's only just starting to get a 'normal' sleeping pattern and he's only just getting confident enough to drive. I can't really say wether your tiredness is normal after your procedure, but try to imagine what my husband and all the other guys and girls have to go through after this kind of treatment. What I would say is, take each day as it comes. We sometimes find ourselves going two steps forward and one back. Well done for coming so far and best wishes for the rest of your journey. Fellow wife Mel x

Hello and welcome.  You need to remember that your body has gone through a great deal  are now you are  mentally catching up with what has happened.  My first visit outside  after my surgery was strange experience as I  felt  was wading through treacle.  Try not to.rush things and best wishes for a speedy recovery.  

What a lot to go through. Thank you so much for replying.

Yes, it’s mental as well, isn’t it? So kind of you to reply.

When do you go back to see your consultant?

Hi squaredog. I found after my surgeries that I also needed someone to accompany me when I went out. I felt unsteady, uncertain, tired and was worried about falling over. A combination of a loss of stamina after my hospital stay plus a loss of confidence in my body. My husband was great and would accompany me and give me his arm to hold on to. It took a while but I did move on and get my confidence back as well as my stamina and regained my confidence. It is a process and you do bounce back. Take it quietly and you will build up your confidence again as you continue to recover from your surgery. It is early days for you still.

Lyn

Hi Mick. It should have been today, but was cancelled until 25th April

Hope you get good news.  

Hi, for me, I slept 12-14h after my first surgery. I think it's also the meds and the recovery. If you can, you should arrange someone to be with you. 

I felt insecure for weeks.