Energy level

38sallyb
38sallyb Member Posts: 87
edited March 2014 in Esophageal Cancer #1
Hello everyone,
Jim is getting frustrated because, although he is feeling well and eating well, his energy level is remaining low. He is normally a very active, energetic person and he wants to start increasing his activity level. I don't want to discourage him, so is there anything that
we can do to increase his energy or stamina?
Sally

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  • MOE58
    MOE58 Member Posts: 589 Member
    #2
    TIREDNESS COMES WITH THE CANCER
    Sally,

    I don't want to disappoint you but it comes with the journey. Jeff is almost a year out and still tires easely, there is times he has to rest in the afternoon before he can finish anything he does really good in the mornings until about 2 then its downhill from there. I wish you luck but it comes with the journey on this road.

    Lori/moe
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  • cjmac49
    cjmac49 Member Posts: 100
    #4
    Energy level
    Sally and Jim,

    As a word of encouragement. I am almost 22 months post surgery and my energy level is getting progressively better. I am to the point where I can do physical things like riding my bike, playing hockey, and chores around the house but I still can't sustain the effort for a long time. I can do mental things such as work, crossword puzzles and the like but again only for a finite period. If I have to do both at once my stamina is diminished further. At work I am a manager and I am usually beat by 1:30 or 2:00 pm but a short rest and something nutritious to eat and I can rebound. If I make sure I eat every 2 hours and pace myself I do well. I do push a bit in order to make gains in my energy and fitness. I joined a gym to work out and walk throughout the winter and riding my bike from April through October definitely helped.

    It can take quite a while for some to begin getting their energy back. Others recover quicker.

    Good luck.
    Jim
  • 38sallyb
    38sallyb Member Posts: 87
    #5
    cjmac49 said:

    Energy level
    Sally and Jim,

    As a word of encouragement. I am almost 22 months post surgery and my energy level is getting progressively better. I am to the point where I can do physical things like riding my bike, playing hockey, and chores around the house but I still can't sustain the effort for a long time. I can do mental things such as work, crossword puzzles and the like but again only for a finite period. If I have to do both at once my stamina is diminished further. At work I am a manager and I am usually beat by 1:30 or 2:00 pm but a short rest and something nutritious to eat and I can rebound. If I make sure I eat every 2 hours and pace myself I do well. I do push a bit in order to make gains in my energy and fitness. I joined a gym to work out and walk throughout the winter and riding my bike from April through October definitely helped.

    It can take quite a while for some to begin getting their energy back. Others recover quicker.

    Good luck.
    Jim

    Thanks, for all the info.
    Thanks, for all the info. I'll find out about the Adderall and see if he can take it. Found out today that he is HER-2 negative. He had another acupuncture treatment this morning and it seems to be helping the neuropathy in his feet. His fingertips are pretty much back to normal after just one treatment. If he continues to improve it will make it much easier for him to get around.
  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek Member Posts: 1,500 Member
    #6
    38sallyb said:

    Thanks, for all the info.
    Thanks, for all the info. I'll find out about the Adderall and see if he can take it. Found out today that he is HER-2 negative. He had another acupuncture treatment this morning and it seems to be helping the neuropathy in his feet. His fingertips are pretty much back to normal after just one treatment. If he continues to improve it will make it much easier for him to get around.

    Hi Sally and Jim,
    Glad to
    Hi Sally and Jim,
    Glad to hear that the acupuncture worked that well and that quick! I wanted to let you know that my husband is on adderral for adult attention deficit disorder. While it does help with his energy level, and his concentration, it is also an appetite suppressant. He has lost a lot of his appetite since taking this med, and has lost some weight. I know you are both happy about Jim's now great appetite and weight gain, so this may be of concern. Just thought I would let you know of one of the side effects. Best of luck to both of you! Keep on Truckin!
    Tina
  • cfight
    cfight Member Posts: 69
    #7
    Hi Sally,
    It's been a
    Hi Sally,

    It's been a while... Has Jim tried gentle yoga before? I know there's often classes for cancer patients within the hospital networks. This idea might already be in your tool box!
  • cfight
    cfight Member Posts: 69
    #8
    Hi Sally,
    It's been a
    Hi Sally,

    It's been a while... Has Jim tried gentle yoga before? I know there's often classes for cancer patients within the hospital networks. This idea might already be in your tool box!

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