Exhausted

[daggiesmom]

Hi everyone. Tomorrow will be one week since I'm home from the hospital. I've been going out a bit with Brian (a little shopping, a car ride) and find myself pretty exhausted following these trips. Maybe I'm pushing myself, I don't know. As I sit here typing, I really feel like I could just lay down and go to sleep. I'm on alot of medications (about 8 or so) and if I had the energy I'd take out the medication forms and look up the side effects, but I DON'T HAVE THE ENERGY I truly hate feeling like this; has anyone else gone through this dragging, neverending fatigue? Is this a typical side effect of pneumonia and surgery? I guess I'm feeling blue. You guys are so great.

Don't have the energy now, maybe tomorrow, but will tell you then about the wonderful letter I got regarding losing my position at work. Oh boy. I keep telling myself to take it one day at a time. I'm really trying. Bless you all.

Joanie ((())))

[Treebywater]

((((((Joanie)))))))

Wish I could give you a big hug in person. Rest up, and know that we do care!

[Andrea]

Joanie you have gone through soooo much it is no wonder yu are exhausted.

My mom has a lot of lingering exhaustion too. She may look normal, but a shopping trip can cause major fatigue.

[EastCoastLadi]

(((Joanie)))

I know you're probably sick and tired of being sick and tired. Not to mention all the meds you are on! My husband is so exhausted as well. I tell him don't apologize about it. Your body is telling you to rest and you're doing exactly what you need to do.

When my husband has his "bursts" of energy, however little or much they may be, I just let him do his own thing. Then I know and expect he'll conk out soon afterwards. But don't ever feel guilty of bad about the way you feel. You've been though so much. When you feel like you have a "burst" of energy, just take it easy and don't over extend yourself.

Grace

[Ry]

Joanie-

I am sorry you feel crappy, but I think that is normal after pneumonia or surgery - and you had both! Sorry to hear you got a Dear Joanie letter from work. Tell us when you can.

Rochelle

[mamasbabygirl]

Joanie,

I am so glad to see your post. I have been worried and then relieved when Brian updated us. I say "give yourself a break"-that means all the laying around and bonbons you can stand. You deserve it!

Love and kisses from me and Rocky...

[kamataca]

I'm just so sorry that you feel so stinky right now. I'd like to know where I can line up to kick the backside of those letter-writing fools.

Try to give yourself a break.

Kelly

[Geri]

Lori's right, sit back and eat the bon bons!

I sent a get well card to a friend a while ago, the front said..........grab the remote, put your feet up, have everyone wait on you ~~~~ inside it said Pretend you're a MAN!! (sorry Frank this doesn't apply to you!)

So I say think testerone and give yourself time, be kind to yourself and rest all you need.

Geri

[Nushka]

I know that after all that time in the hospital you want to "do" things but resting is "doing" something. Take care of yourself and don't be so hard on you. We are all so happy you are home and want you to do exactly what your body tells you are able to do.

Nina

[cindi o'h]

Yes, Joanie. One day at a time. Don't put undue expectations on yourself. Do as little as you feel. Your poor little body needs time and all strength to heal.

We love you, Joanie!

Cindi o'h

[ginnyde]

Joanie, let your body tell you what to do, it is very smart.

As for the letter, well, Rick won't let me say that here.

[dchurchi]

This is still Alan's biggest struggle. When he feels

good he goes like gang busters for a couple of days

then sleeps the next 4 to catch up. Alan has gotten

better as "listening" to his body and not so critical

of himself if he needs a nap during the day. I so

hope you get to feeling better soon.

[nikkala]

Oh Joanie, you are just so incredible. It is wonderful to see you post again. You have been thru sooo much and need time to build up again. I have no doubt you will work your way back to what you were before all of this. Try to be patient. Keeping you firmly in prayer.

[MilliBr1]

Joanie so glad to see you post. Sorry to hear about your job. Like you said just take one day at a time and just incase you missed what the others have said "rest".

[ma's kid]

Joanie,

I am so happy you posted! DITTO a zillion times to the advice of *listening to your body* and giving in to what you need to do..rest.

Wish I could give your work a piece of my mind and believe me, it wouldn't be pretty!

Hugs and love,

Libby

[Don M]

Hi Joanie; I hope you get your strength back quickly. I would go shopping during my alimta chemo and I would be dragging by the end of the trip. I felt good at the beginning. I am sorry to hear about your job loss.

Don M

[Welthy]

Joanie,

So very good to hear from you. Hang in there girlfriend --- you've been through a lot lately and of course you're fatigued! Just do the old "get plenty of rest and fluids" thing and you'll be back to your old self before you know it. Take care.

Welthy

[cathy]

Joanie,

I'm so sorry that you are feeling so bad, I remember hearing once that for every hour of surgery that you have you should add a month for recovery..For instance if you were in surgery 2 hours then it takes 2 months before you start to feel "normal." keeping you in my thoughts and hoping you start to regain your energy..

[trish2418]

Sorry to hear you're not feeling all that great. Just set yourself up on the couch, get your favorite yellow blanket, set the TV to Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie reruns, and keep those bonbons close at hand!

Take care,

Trish

[Raindog]

Hi Joanie,

I'm so sorry you are feeling lousy:( I know my Dad has chronic fatigue from chemo and pills. My limited understanding is this is a very common side effect of many medications.

I hope that you feel much better and energized SOON!

Warmest regards,

-Rod

[daggiesmom]

Thanks for you posts everyone. I'm still really tired and don't have much energy to type. Maybe over the weekend I'll catch up! Thanks ALOT to everyone.

Joanie ((()))

[MsC1210]

Joanie

Sending prayers and well wishes to you. I do hope you are feeling much better, very soon!

Hugs,

Chris