Exercise on chemo
Hi Ladies I just wanted to post on here to see people's responses. I have had a delay due to low neutrophils but they are back up and having chemo as we speak. I was talking to a nurse and a so...
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@KatyJoy
I must admit pre Chemo I had a plan of attack for exercise, work and my life. All of it went out the window, was so so hard, to let go of how I wanted to do it all and my own expectations of myself. My body dictated the journey as it does for all of us. I'm 1 yr post chemo next week. YAY! but am only starting with an exercise physiologist next week to help, I also mid year did a rehab course through the Epworth Hospital, it was amazing! its been a long road and bit by bit I will get there, but my body lost all condition in every way, my assessment wasnt great, I have a long way to go but absolutely will get there.
The key is do what YOU feel, all of you, what suits you and feels good for you, nobody can tell you what to do. Listen to your own body, it really will tell you. I do enjoy my 30min walks though is very painful, I still do them a few times a week, its all progress. Be kind to yourselves!! Melinda xo
I must admit pre Chemo I had a plan of attack for exercise, work and my life. All of it went out the window, was so so hard, to let go of how I wanted to do it all and my own expectations of myself. My body dictated the journey as it does for all of us. I'm 1 yr post chemo next week. YAY! but am only starting with an exercise physiologist next week to help, I also mid year did a rehab course through the Epworth Hospital, it was amazing! its been a long road and bit by bit I will get there, but my body lost all condition in every way, my assessment wasnt great, I have a long way to go but absolutely will get there.
The key is do what YOU feel, all of you, what suits you and feels good for you, nobody can tell you what to do. Listen to your own body, it really will tell you. I do enjoy my 30min walks though is very painful, I still do them a few times a week, its all progress. Be kind to yourselves!! Melinda xo