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Seeking stories about exercise 6+weeks after double mastectomy
Hi there, I'm 34 and had a double mastectomy/tissue expander reconstruction 6 weeks ago and successful re-excision 2 weeks ago (legion was super close to skin, so pathologist wanted to take some sk...
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Hi Jen,
I think you are very wise to listen to your doctor and breast care nurse re exercise at this point. Bushwalking is something I have done a lot of since I finished treatment almost 3 years ago. It is not only great exercise but good for the 'soul' too. That connection with nature is something special that really helped me to recover.
I have a friend who was diagnosed at 36. She had a double mastectomy, axillary clearance, chemo and then reconstruction. 3 months after her reconstruction she was climbing mountains again (she did this before bc too). 4 years later she was the first breast cancer survivor to summit Mt Everest.
She is an exceptional lady and most of us would be more than satisfied with just a fraction of what she has achieved. But I guess she demonstrates that it is definitely possible to return to pretty much all active pursuits once you have given your body a chance to heal AND with your doctor's approval.
I hope your recovery continues to progress smoothly now and I am sure you will be able to return to everything you used to do in time. Just listen to your medical team and your body. Take care. Deanne xxx
I think you are very wise to listen to your doctor and breast care nurse re exercise at this point. Bushwalking is something I have done a lot of since I finished treatment almost 3 years ago. It is not only great exercise but good for the 'soul' too. That connection with nature is something special that really helped me to recover.
I have a friend who was diagnosed at 36. She had a double mastectomy, axillary clearance, chemo and then reconstruction. 3 months after her reconstruction she was climbing mountains again (she did this before bc too). 4 years later she was the first breast cancer survivor to summit Mt Everest.
She is an exceptional lady and most of us would be more than satisfied with just a fraction of what she has achieved. But I guess she demonstrates that it is definitely possible to return to pretty much all active pursuits once you have given your body a chance to heal AND with your doctor's approval.
I hope your recovery continues to progress smoothly now and I am sure you will be able to return to everything you used to do in time. Just listen to your medical team and your body. Take care. Deanne xxx