Still Feel Beat Up and Exhausted

Sunrae
Sunrae Member Posts: 808
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I'm still not able to do much and I thought I would be much better by now. Healing up from the heart cath and cardiac rotoblation procedure but the bronchitis has really kicked my butt. Sleeping better but can't do much for the exhaustion and breathing problems. The prednisone has my blood sugar levels either extremely low or extremely high, running anywhere from about 58 to over 400, bouncing around like a yo-yo. Will be off the prednisone in 3 days so hopefully that will help my diabetes. My poor husband is so afraid for me at night he wakes me up and has me check my blood sugar levels and eat something if its too low. I just need to get stronger and get my body ready for my masectomy in April. I intend to beat this and I'm not feeling sorry for myself, just wanted to let you know why I'm not posting much. I might need to take some cardiac rehabilitation after this is all over with but can't do it with the bronchitis. I'll be checking in as much as I can. Hope you're all doing well.

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  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl Member Posts: 1,565
    #2
    Sorry to hear
    that you are doing so rough!!
    Your husband sounds like a great guy though-caring about you that much!
    Hope you start feeling better soon!!
  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
    #3
    Sorry
    to hear you're having troubles. You have way too much on your plate and yet such a loving cheerful attitude. I hope things get better for you soon.

    Victoria
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #4
    aisling8 said:

    Sorry
    to hear you're having troubles. You have way too much on your plate and yet such a loving cheerful attitude. I hope things get better for you soon.

    Victoria

    So very sorry Sunrae! You
    So very sorry Sunrae! You have been thru so much! Praying that you get strength to get you thru all of this. Give your hubby a big hug from me! Take care!
  • Marlene_K
    Marlene_K Member Posts: 508
    #5
    Hope you get relief soon!
    It's such a shame you have all of this going at once, Sunrae! Yes, it seems if you could at least get a break from one of them, the relief would give you strength to fight the rest. I had bronchitis once and I was totally healthy before that. It really kicked my butt! Up coughing all night alone was just exhausting! You are blessed in that you have a very loving hubby... I'm glad he is there for you! Praying for your strength one day at a time!

    Hugs, Mar
  • kms3566
    kms3566 Member Posts: 57
    #6
    I am so sorry to hear of all
    I am so sorry to hear of all you are having to go through. I will be saying extra prayers for you and hope you get to feeling stronger each day.
  • JanInMN
    JanInMN Member Posts: 149
    #7
    Praying
    Sunrae, I'm praying for healing for you! (((hugs))))
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #8
    Sunrae I wish you were
    Sunrae I wish you were feeling better. Thank you for your update. You have a wonderful husband, and you have a positive spirit and with that combo I'm praying you'll get thru all these health issues feeling better than you ever have. Hugs and prayers to you sweet lady.
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #9
    Sunrae, thanks for updating
    Sunrae, thanks for updating us but I'm so sorry that you are not feeling much better. It's wonderful to read that you have an amazing husband as your caregiver. Rest your body and recuperate so you are ready to go next month. Post when you can and I'm sending strength and (((HUGS))) your way.
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #10
    You and your body deserve
    You and your body deserve lots of rest! You have been working hard to put things to rights. Bless your positive spirit and your kind husband. xoxoxox Lynn
  • teresa41
    teresa41 Member Posts: 471
    #11
    lynn1950 said:

    You and your body deserve
    You and your body deserve lots of rest! You have been working hard to put things to rights. Bless your positive spirit and your kind husband. xoxoxox Lynn

    feel better
    feel better soon wishing you the best!



    teresa
  • laurissa
    laurissa Member Posts: 773
    #12
    Hi Sunrae
    I hope you're feeling better soon. Take it easy and rest.
  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
    #13
    laurissa said:

    Hi Sunrae
    I hope you're feeling better soon. Take it easy and rest.

    Wishing you a speedy recovery
    Sending positive vibes, hugs and prayers your way.

    Donna
  • Sharon40
    Sharon40 Member Posts: 93
    #14
    glad to hear from you!
    What a great husband you have! I hope you continue to improve. Take care of yourself and stop pushing so hard ... give your body time to heal!
    Good Luck to you!
  • mariam_11_09
    mariam_11_09 Member Posts: 691
    #15
    Hey Sunrae, great to hear
    Hey Sunrae, great to hear from you. hang in there ... just one day at a time. this too shall pass and you will have your surgery.
  • jbug
    jbug Member Posts: 285
    #16
    Praying Praying Praying Praying!!!!!
    Take it one step at a time....will continue to lift you up every day! Hang in there!

    God Bless...
    Julie
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #17
    mariam_11_09 said:

    Hey Sunrae, great to hear
    Hey Sunrae, great to hear from you. hang in there ... just one day at a time. this too shall pass and you will have your surgery.

    good to hear the update
    good to hear the update although you are not happy with how fast you are recovering. I was totally trashed after chemo, I am now tolerating 1-2 hours of "activity" which is huge. It bothers me, my PT says I have to set different standards, and not refer to how I used to be. This is what you must do, (easy for me to say) I too want to get on and hate being held back, but you have been through the ringer, and your recovery will be slower but you will get there but in order to get there you need to rest and take care of yourself. so nice to hear how lovely your husband is. those steroids are nasty.
  • Sunrae
    Sunrae Member Posts: 808
    #18
    jbug said:

    Praying Praying Praying Praying!!!!!
    Take it one step at a time....will continue to lift you up every day! Hang in there!

    God Bless...
    Julie

    Thanks everyone for your
    Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Have another appointment with my pulmonary specialist Thursday to see how I'm going to get rid of this bronchitis, may have to take another round of antibiotics. My immune system is pretty wrecked from all the meds but I have a plan to get my health back. Really getting into fruits and veggies, and low fat food. I feel so sorry for all you chemo and rad gals, it must be real hard to overcome all the poison in your system too.
    I posted some pics of my year old grandson on my expressions page. I just keep thinking of my grandchildren and how much I want to be there for them over the next years. They range from 26 to 1 year old and each one is precious. They lift me up and I'm sure all your children and grandchildren do the same for you.
  • marilyndbk
    marilyndbk Member Posts: 238 Member
    #19
    Sunrae said:

    Thanks everyone for your
    Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Have another appointment with my pulmonary specialist Thursday to see how I'm going to get rid of this bronchitis, may have to take another round of antibiotics. My immune system is pretty wrecked from all the meds but I have a plan to get my health back. Really getting into fruits and veggies, and low fat food. I feel so sorry for all you chemo and rad gals, it must be real hard to overcome all the poison in your system too.
    I posted some pics of my year old grandson on my expressions page. I just keep thinking of my grandchildren and how much I want to be there for them over the next years. They range from 26 to 1 year old and each one is precious. They lift me up and I'm sure all your children and grandchildren do the same for you.

    Hi Sunrae--Gradnmas
    Hi Sunrae--Grandmas rock--mine give me courage and strength everyday to keep pressing forward. Sending positive healing thoughts out to you. Take care. Marilyn
  • Apat
    Apat Member Posts: 13
    #20
    Sunrae said:

    Thanks everyone for your
    Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Have another appointment with my pulmonary specialist Thursday to see how I'm going to get rid of this bronchitis, may have to take another round of antibiotics. My immune system is pretty wrecked from all the meds but I have a plan to get my health back. Really getting into fruits and veggies, and low fat food. I feel so sorry for all you chemo and rad gals, it must be real hard to overcome all the poison in your system too.
    I posted some pics of my year old grandson on my expressions page. I just keep thinking of my grandchildren and how much I want to be there for them over the next years. They range from 26 to 1 year old and each one is precious. They lift me up and I'm sure all your children and grandchildren do the same for you.

    Hi Sunrae! I'm praying for
    Hi Sunrae! I'm praying for you, and God has a pathway for your healing. I believe that you are on the right track with the fruits & veggies. Broccoli is awesome! Especially raw in salads. Also raw almonds. Try to eat as much clean, organic food as possible, and lots of pure water. God has made our magnificent bodies to heal themselves if we give them a chance (rest, nurture & feed them with healing foods). I'm learning that we need foods and supplements that really support and strengthen our immune systems so that our bodies have the ammo they need to fight. HOWEVER - stress can override all our efforts at good health :( That's where giving our anxiety to God every day...even every moment if necessary... comes in. I'm still learning this one!!!! I'm praying that God will show all of us HIS way to support our bodies and His healing process instead of fighting our bodies along with the disease. Disease can't live in a strong, healthy environment. Ask God & He will answer & tell you in the most unexpected ways what to do! :)

    Love and blessings,
    Angie
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #21
    Sunrae said:

    Thanks everyone for your
    Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Have another appointment with my pulmonary specialist Thursday to see how I'm going to get rid of this bronchitis, may have to take another round of antibiotics. My immune system is pretty wrecked from all the meds but I have a plan to get my health back. Really getting into fruits and veggies, and low fat food. I feel so sorry for all you chemo and rad gals, it must be real hard to overcome all the poison in your system too.
    I posted some pics of my year old grandson on my expressions page. I just keep thinking of my grandchildren and how much I want to be there for them over the next years. They range from 26 to 1 year old and each one is precious. They lift me up and I'm sure all your children and grandchildren do the same for you.

    I am so sorry Sunrae.
    I am so sorry Sunrae. Praying that your immune system gets stronger and that you feel better.

    Love the pics of your darling grandson! Thanks for posting them!

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