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ZarraTheStaffy
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2 months ago

Thank you so much arpie​ . I'll work my way through your links. I'm sorry about your diagnosis. How far are you into your journey? If you don't mind me asking, how much time do you spend on physio each day? I had my pre-op physio appointment yesterday and came away feeling a little overwhelmed. I thought, going in, I'd get a sheet of exercises to do over the next 6 months and be back to pre-BC life. The physio was outlining exercises for "2 Years ++++". I'm like, "Is this cloud going to follow me forever?" 

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arpie
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2 months ago

Hi ZarraTheStaffy​  ..... I am 8 years into my diagnosis, so hopefully staring down the 'NED (No Evidence of Disease) after I have my annual Mammogram and Ultrasound at the end of Nov.

Personally, I didn't need physio - so check with your team if you actually NEED it  ...

My lumpectomy went pretty well - I only had to "NOT drive" or pick up stuff as I live in a rural/regional area & needed to drive home after the surgery (nor could I do washing/hanging out clothes or pick up grand kids or pets ..) and my recovery was also very good, really. 

But, if you NEED to exercise as per your schedule.....  make haste slowly.  You are in this for the long haul - it is not always a quick fix.  Your exercise routine will relate to the amount of surgery & whether you are having immediate reconstruction or not ..... so try not to get too hung up on 'after' the surgery xx

Just make haste slowly - if it goes 'too fast' & you are not sure of the steps .... back off, ask for clarification & (I am assuming you've been connected to a Breast Care Nurse) you can ask them about future 'stuff' - or better still, ring our Helpline on 1800 500 258 .... to chat with someone 'one on one' Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.

Concentrate on doing stuff you LOVE doing, within the confines of your surgery/treatment ..... just don't overdue anything!!

Take care xx