Thank you all for your posts. I have seen numerous comments about fatigue and loss of strength. I thought I’d give an update too as an encouragement to others.

Eight weeks ago I started trying to rebuild some strength and combat this fatigue. It’s been slow but I have seen progress.

I started walking on an incline treadmill at 12% 1-2 x per week at least 2-3 days apart. Although this sounds difficult, I started at 1 mile per hour and only for 2-3 minutes. At that rate, it’s very easy. I wanted it easy so I wouldn’t get overwhelmed.

Each time I increased the length of time slightly but didn’t really push the workout. I also began to slowly bump up the speed only by .1 mph, again not really pushing myself.

I found that I was comfortable sometimes adding 5-10 minutes. It’s been 8 weeks and I hit 60 minutes for the fist time. I still go pretty slow…about 1.5 mph.

I also began going for distance walks at a local metropark. These are pretty flat. At first, I struggled even with a quarter mile. I repeated my walk once each weekend, trying to go a little further each time. I found I had to rest frequently. I still walk much slower than I used to, but in 8 weeks I am up to 3 miles.

I still get fatigued easily. I finished the chemo 1 year ago and the radiation 9 months ago. I’m not setting any records and just about everyone passes me on the trail.

It just feels good mentally and physically to be going in a positive direction for a change.

I should note that I have currently been on quarterly Lupron injections for 18 months and my doc wants me on these for another couple years. I am also 294 pounds and 60 years old.

My prayers for you all are for your complete healing. Thank you all for your support and relaying your experiences. Blessings to you all as you keep up the fight.