My surgery is 13 month out I still have no energy or have not gained my weight back and still not able to get out due to shortness of breath. Feel the urge to poop when liftin g I could go on. I was very active and worked till I received Dx of bladder cancer at 78. My questions is how long is it going to take me to recover im 79
mbrook
Mar 02, 2014 3:58 am
Ewesful
Mar 06, 2014 10:43 pm
I am 11 months out and found that getting lots of meat and protein made for lots of energy. Are you on vitamins ? I also found doing a short walk every day and getting a bit longer each week and I mean little bit - one week is the driveway or whatever - then increase a fourth of the distance for the next week -- it gives you energy to get outside.
Good luck! I am 69 and a farming girl but I know it took awhile for my me to really get stamina built up.
Good luck! I am 69 and a farming girl but I know it took awhile for my me to really get stamina built up.
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