Let's see . . . mega-stress from cancer diagnosis, surgery, seroma,
doctor's visits every other day.  Feeling drained seems like a pretty
rational & normal reaction, to me!

I have to admit I don't recall details of your age & circumstances, but
what really helped me was the realization that I was going to have to
*work* at getting back the energy levels that I had always taken for
granted.

Exercise is a big help, even starting slowly with a walk around the
neighborhood.  It seems like that will cost energy, but it mostly turns
out to help.  Stress reduction strategies (music, meditation, massage,
bubblebath, etc.) may also help.

Another option that can help is to come here & vent a bit, but I'm
thinking maybe you've already figured that out <grin>.

I know it seems like a long haul, but you WILL get better & feel stronger.

Wishing you the best,

Ann T.
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Yes , very normal, when I worked on the surgical floor ( as a RN), we
instructed patients it would be 6 weeks before you can resume your normal
activities, it can take  6 months to 1 year to feel 100%, Seroma is a drag.
You probably won't have time before chemo to feel 100%
which will come after you complete treatment.
Need to not be so hard on yourself. Hugs Alex

It took me six months to get some of my strength back after cancer surgery,
but part of it was what the anesthetic did to me.  It also aggrevates
fibromyalgia, of course.  Blood tests might find you need boosters or even
just B-12 shots. They helped me I'd be complaining. You probably don't want
to start chemo in that condition.