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How realistic is Weight Training /Strength exercises after Surgery and during Chemo?
Hi everyone, i go for my surgery on wed and was told i need to keep moving nearly straight after surgery, and my treatment plan also includes 6months of chemo plus radiotherapy after that. I was wond...
Hi Humblevoice, Good luck for your surgery. I had my chemo before my surgery (double mastectomy and lymph node clearance). During chemo I felt tired and sick but unless I absolutely felt too bad, I used to try and walk each day so I actually built up a bit of fitness over time. After the mastectomies I followed the guidelines of physio and breast surgeon and did all the exercises they told me. Before I got the all clear from my surgeon after about six weeks to go to the gym, I did gentle yoga and listened to my body. After six weeks I was able to do any exercises I liked. Exercising made me feel fitter and happier. I didn't push myself too much though.
I started treatment on 1st april 2015 so almost a year ago now and I'm back at work and doing well. Getting used to the arimidex and hot flushes and really like my perky new boobs which look better than the old "breast-fed four kids" ones. Finally got my nipples put on 3 weeks ago too.
Best wishes for treatment.