Recent mastectomy and reconstruction
Hi all I want to let this forum know how I am going after my mastectomy and reconstruction with an implant. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January. First lumpectomy in February with one lymph ...
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What sort of reconstruction are you having - implants or DIEP using your own tissue?
I had the DIEP and started walking ( admittedly in a hunched over position) the day after the surgery.
A physiotherapist came to see me in hospital and have ne some gentle arm exercises and supervised me walking and gave me some more exercises to start a couple of weeks after the surgery.
I understand the recovery from implants is quicker.
I did a lot of walking adding extra steps each week and making it harder over time by adding hills and stair climbs .
I am 63 so my running days are behind me but walking is the best exercise as it’s free, you can do it any time alone or with friends .
I also went back to Pilates at 8 weeks post op and did a modified form for a while.
I am now 5 months post op and have just stated swimming in the ocean again which is great exercise and I really enjoy it.
A number if studies have shown that regular exercise ( at least 30 mins a day) helps prevent recurrence
of breast cancer so that’s a powerful motivation for me.
I had the DIEP and started walking ( admittedly in a hunched over position) the day after the surgery.
A physiotherapist came to see me in hospital and have ne some gentle arm exercises and supervised me walking and gave me some more exercises to start a couple of weeks after the surgery.
I understand the recovery from implants is quicker.
I did a lot of walking adding extra steps each week and making it harder over time by adding hills and stair climbs .
I am 63 so my running days are behind me but walking is the best exercise as it’s free, you can do it any time alone or with friends .
I also went back to Pilates at 8 weeks post op and did a modified form for a while.
I am now 5 months post op and have just stated swimming in the ocean again which is great exercise and I really enjoy it.
A number if studies have shown that regular exercise ( at least 30 mins a day) helps prevent recurrence
of breast cancer so that’s a powerful motivation for me.