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New year, new lymph nodes - swimming?
Happy 2019 to all the beauties and brains of BCNA ! I am going to take back my swimming practice that I used to have pre BC this year. Not that I believe in resolutions. Always bugger them up anywa...
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Swimming is perfect exercise for lymphoedema, particularly if you are not out in the sun. Years ago we were told to not lift or do anything vigorous with at risk limbs. That philosophy has been turned pretty much on its head; once your wounds have healed, get those lymphatic pumps working.
Unfortunately we don't always get the best advice about preventative measures, never mind,I think you are firmly on the right track. It will feel fabulous once your body gets used to the activity. Mxx
Unfortunately we don't always get the best advice about preventative measures, never mind,I think you are firmly on the right track. It will feel fabulous once your body gets used to the activity. Mxx