Long Term Side Effects

[kbass]

Dx w/ AML in 07. 7 months n hospital, trouble acquiring rem., 6 rounds, chemo, 5 surgeries, lost 70 lbs., very aggrssive subtype of AML, SCT in 9/07. Still have bad neuropathy in my feet, fatigue, endurance not back yet. Dr says I may have to get used to a "new" normal and that recovery after SCT can be 3-5 years.
Is it possible I may feel as good as I'll ever feel right now because of the amount of chemo? Or is there a chance I'll one day be back to my old normal? I am 43 lost 70 lbs., regained mosy of it.

[pjpie]

well that is the truth of it , normal will be the best you can be from now on. After my chemo I was expecting to jump back to my old self . Now one year later I realize she is gone.The new me hair is a lot less full or curly, she gets tired, her once clear skin is problematic at best, and she looks and feels her age for the first time in her life, but the most important word in this post is LIFE and Ill take it. As Im sure you will too. Take it slow and drink water and walk and build a better you, thats what im doing. We have done a number on our bodies getting better now time to be good to it. good luck