Hi @Kylie73 - sorry to see you join our exclusive little group - the one that no-one ever thought they'd join xx. Ring our helpline tomorrow on 1800 500 258 and have a chat with them - and if you continue to feel down, ask your GP to refer you to a psychologist to have a chat too. Also - listening to the Charlotte Tottman Podcasts may help you too - she is a BC Psychologist who was diagnosed 6 years ago & had a double mastectomy (choosing to remain 'flat'.) Click on the 'view all 22 tracks' and start with No 13 (which is the first one in Series 1 - then go onto Series 2 (the first 12) afterwards. She is very easy to listen to and she 'gets it' in a way that only someone who's been thru it, can. xx
https://soundcloud.com/search?q=charlotte%20tottmanAt this point in time - it is VERY important not to do any major exercises that may hinder your healing. It is very easy to 'over do it' and cause a major setback - specially with weight training. Everyone is told to not even hang the washing out, as it is the stretching as much as anything that can cause problems .... 'routine things' like picking up your grand kids or pets can cause problems.
Tomorrow, ask your surgeon about it (and I'd suggest that you record all your upcoming meetings on your phone, as it is very easy to 'miss' some bits as you ponder what had been said previously!) .... Also ask your breast care nurse (if you've been assigned one.) Make haste slowly xx. Another couple of weeks won't affect your base fitness at all - matter of fact, it will actually give you time to replenish all the glycogen in the muscles!! All the best for your results xx
Jump onto this thread & read up on other areas in the forum that you may like to participate in. We even have some funny threads, some art & craft ones, showing off your garden or pets ..... and there are also tick sheets down the bottom where you can self assess your own physical & emotional levels too - take them with you to your appointments!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latestTake care, rest up whilst you can xx
