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Post op tiredness

SusieQ587
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I am two weeks post op After having a tumour removed from my breast and uplift on the other side too even them up. I haven’t had any previous treatment, i.e. chemotherapy Because my tumour was triple negative, a metaplastic carcinoma which is a rare one I’m led to believe. Anyhow, I thought I would’ve got over the exhaustion by now. I don’t have any infections or anything like that. Is this normal? 

  • Hello and thanks for your enquiry,

    You asked about feeling tired. It takes most people around 4 to 6 weeks to recover fully from surgery. Try and build up your daily exercise again gradually. Maintaining regular times for sleep/bedtime also helps. Do ensure a good varied protein source with each meal, as this also helps aid muscle recovery. You may need to take a short rest during the day too.

    I hope this helps,

    Best wishes,

    Vanda

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