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Re: Friends say the dumbest things
@StarGirl my Mum had a weird reaction as well. She actually followed me to the clinic, and then the day after she found out she was on the phone with my Aunt (who had just been diagnosed with lung cancer) laughing about how I had to keep taking my top off and showing people my breasts. I was devastated. It took me a few years but I worked out that it was because she was scared of not being in control, and of losing both her daughter and her sister.Re: Full mastectomy v lumpectomy
My surgeon originally said a mastectomy, but then she looked at me and said she could do a lumpectomy if I wanted. I chose the lumpectomy with her and haven't regretted it. It really depends on your situation. I had radiation after the surgery and then hormone treatment only. It's been 5 years now and no signs of it coming back.Re: Gadgetry confusion ... advice needed
There are still simple pedometers around. Tell her to check out ebay for some really cheap ones, or pharmacy online has a reasonably priced one. Most of all, she should enjoy the walk and forget the numbers. Effort is more important than numbers or gadgetry/fashion. Tell her to walk until she's seen 50 swans, then she can stop :sunglasses:Re: Gadgetry confusion ... advice needed
You can get a reasonably cheap pedometer that clips to your belt if you want to count steps. My best heart rate monitor was a $20 one from Aldi that I got years ago. If you want to track or count something you could count minutes or distance (ie I made it to the tree on X street). My best advice. When you walk, walk with intention. That is, don't just stroll casually make sure you step it out and swing your arms a bit. Don't worry about your heartrate just do your best and keep moving, puffing slightly is a good thing. Numbers can be motivating for a while, but they also do your head in when your gadget stops. Don't forget to check with your doctor before taking on any new exercise program/workouts. (I work for an online fitness company and we remind everyone of this).
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