What to do to regain my strength and energy levels

I have finished my chemo, radiation and now on hormone tablets for nearly 60days.
I just cannot seem to regain my energy levels and was wondering if I should be taking a supplement. I cannot do much before I am puffing and exhausted, I am doing more than when on chemo as that wiped me right out !! I am going to get blood tests to check, and I have not been doing any exercise so I am going to start a little walk every day and try to build it up.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Do the walks, get back into your hobbies & crafts - anything to take your mind off the current situation - & help to kill time!
take care xx
I can relate to where you are now - I was so pleased to finish chemo after few side effects. But then the tiredness and lack of energy! I think your plan to gradually build up your walking is good. This worked for me, and I was very happy as I increased my strength. I like to look at birds and squiz at people's gardens too as I walk. I'll sign off now - time for my morning 20 minute walk.
Thanks for your help, appreciate it hugs cheryl x
Thank you I used to do so much more but it is annoying me that all I feel like doing is resting
Thank you xx
Thanks and enjoy your walk xx
dont think my body has recovered ( I am 73) so struggling a bit
hugs Cheryl
I am sorry you are feeling as you do.
I must have been really lucky as despite all the fatigue I never stopped walking all through chemo and radium. I have been taking tamoxifen for about the same time as you. I take it every morning an hr or so after my thyroid tablet. I have battled fatigue with my thyroid for 8 yrs and now have fatigue post treatment but I just push through. I find no matter how fatigued I am a good walk helps me. I have rebuilt some fitness and now my walks are 50 mins 6 days per week.
I added pilates once a week to help build muscle and it really helps. I do mine with a physio. I also started water aerobics once a week. It is so lovely in the water and everyone works as soft or hard as they want but it sure feels nice in the water and it is easy on the joints and muscles. Is that something that may work for you. Our local council pool in Brisbane has classes and it is $10 per class for 45 mins. I just love it.
I wonder if an exercise physiologist would help. I saw one during chemo and they gave me a few exercises to help the bigger muscles like the thighs. They are really good and it may help motivate too especially if there are any around you that have classes for ladies who have had BC. The one I saw had a zoom pink class during the year and I did that (I did what I could).
These are just s few ideas for consideration.
I hope you feel better soon. Be kind to yourself, maybe chat to your doctor too. Not good to feel that way.