So Tired

Extreme fatigue - seems to be one of the biggest complaints I have heard about people with cancer, especially those undergoing chemo. From my experience I would have to agree. Most days I am so tired and weak I can't do much of anything. Some days I am only good for 10-15 minutes before my body gets pooped out. A good day I can go 1-2 hours, like for a shopping trip to Walmart, before I get exhausted. When my body says it is time, I have to sit down NOW before I fall down. My legs just go weak. I use a cane to walk everywhere, just to steady myself. Doesn't seem to matter how much sleep I got the night before or how long I have rested. Some people have told me that once I am off of chemo my body will recover to a decent energy level. I so hope that is true. I feel so worthless at times because I am so used to doing things that I just can not do anymore. I know it is a side effect of the cancer and/or chemo but that is not good enough of a reason for me. My wife, bless her soul, not only has to take care of our 7 children but has to do so much for her biggest baby, me. I would have been lost without her being right by my side through this whole cancer mess. Enough about this - time for a nap :)