How long will it take until I have my energy back?

[Jenjill47]

I was diagnosed with ovarian/peritoneal cancer 14 months ago. Surprising as I had bilateral oophorectomy (and tubes) removed 10 years ago due to benign cysts.

It was considered to be inoperable and I had the full round of chemo and all the miseries that go with that.

I was very fortunate after this to be referred to a surgeon who was keen to see me to discuss surgery as the tumour had shrunk. She is well respected and a professor of surgery.

I had debulking surgery, and 4 out of 5 nodes on the aorta were malignant. She said it was a "messy" job - it took 5 hours. My recovery was excellent and the scar from the boobs to the pubes has healed well. My bloods are all fine but bowel movements not so normal yet. My appetite is still poor.

What is driving me nuts is my lack of energy. A walk down the road or even a quiet afternoon with family leaves me totally exhausted.

I would appreciate some ideas on how to start feeling better.

Thank you in advance!

Jill

[JayGeeCee]

I’m two and a half years post chemo and finished Avastin in January 2019. I think it was about six months ago that I realised I felt “normal “.

I’m walking about 20-25 mikes a week and can get through the ironing without needing to sit down every 10 minutes 😘.

I’m sure you will begin to notice some improvements but it’s not a sudden change.

Good luck, sending you positive thoughts.

Joy 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Jenjill47 in reply to JayGeeCee]

Thank you so much Joy. I'm really making an effort to walk!

[Lyndy]

I would suggest that you report your fatigue to your team and make sure you are tested for obvious problems like low blood iron. Mine crashed after the end of treatment.

JayGeeCee is right though, even if everything is fine, it can take a long time to feel normal. You have been through such a lot, don’t rush it xx

[Jenjill47 in reply to Lyndy]

Thank you Lyndy - much appreciated!

Jill

[delia2]

Hi. I know how frustrating that is to be so fatigued. I had surgery and then chemo. A few months after I started physio therapy and I got acupuncture regularly. After about six more months I realized I had more stamina. Then unfortunately I got a recurrence but I never went back to feeling as weak and tired as I was in the aftermath of frontline. I hope you feel better soon.

[Jenjill47 in reply to delia2]

Thank you Delia. I'm looking forward to that day - must start pushing myself with the walking.