Extreme exhaustion 7 weeks after double mastectomy

Posted by Rom828 @jgallagher04921, May 29, 2023

I am 43 and had double mastectomy 7 weeks ago. My surgeon says I am doing better than most but I should have asked more questions because I'm not sure what that means. I have been trying to keep myself busy since I got cleared with no lifting restrictions, but almost everyday " I hit the wall" with extreme exhaustion. I have no warning, hits different times of day and is fearcly dehibilitating...often bribgs tears to my tears it hits so hard. Makes me nervous to be out and about by myself. Anyone experience this? How long did it last? This common?

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jmh22 | @jmh22 | 12 hours ago

I had DMX to flat 2 years ago when 70. People told me to keep active. Push through. I did and it helped. I had to have radiation therapy and that really took it out of me. We are all different but I think keeping as active as possible is best since resting, rather than providing more energy, seems to perpetuate feeling tired and weak.