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How long does fatigue last after bilateral mastectomy surgery?

DC

Community Member

21 hours ago

I'm about 2 months post bilateral mastectomy. I thought I'd be getting back to life by now but my energy and stamina is still very bad I go to the gym and Walk on the treadmill on a small incline to get my heart rate up for about a half an hour and it wipes me out for like 3 hours after when I get home I just crash it's causing me to be very sad and emotional and my partner is kind of expecting me to be well again right now and I'm not And it's just really hard

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CA

Community Member

16 hours ago

Recovery after major surgery like this varies greatly from person to person, and feeling wiped out at two months is completely normal - your body is still healing from a significant procedure. The emotional toll of not feeling like yourself yet, especially when others expect you to bounce back quickly, can be just as exhausting as the physical recovery itself. Many people find it helpful to have open conversations with their healthcare team about realistic recovery timelines and to connect with others who truly understand this journey.

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