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rivergum
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11 years ago

Post radiotherapy, tissue expander and exercise

Hi all

I'm just home from a single left flap DIEP reconstruction. In July last year I'd had a mastectomy after chemo and had a tissue expander inserted in preparation for this week. I then had 5 1/2 weeks of radiotherapy, then did rehabilitation to get my fitness back. Prior to Christmas I had my tissue expander filled to almost capacity, meanwhile I started rowing for a bit of fun once a week and kept up twice weekly circuits. Rowing with a tissue expander was interesting. I don't think my surgeon was that keen on it, but I found it helped with some of my tightness underneath the breast.

Cheers

Meg

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    rivergum
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Robyn

    so lovely to hear from you too! I think exercise has been one of my most favourite activities for making me feel healthy and well. Very much enjoyed being inspired by your stories of cycling and walking too.

    cheers

    Meg

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    Robyn_W
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi,how lovely to hear from you!! You sound as though you have been working on your fitness so well .Good on you!! I hope that things continue like this for you.Stay in touch:):) Robyn.xxx