Done with Lumpsectomy, let's start Yoga & Pilates!!!

chelsea123

Hi Ladies!!!

 I am so tired of being miserable and I refuse to feel sorry for myself. I think it's enough of crying and feeling sad !!! When is a good time to start yoga after the Lumpsectomy?? Any suggestions??

Thanks everyone!!!

ruthbru

When did you have surgery? Once you are cleared by your surgeon, you can get started. Go slowly, of course, and work your way back into it. 

Come over to the 'Lets Post Our Daily Exercise' thread. You will get lots of support, answers to your questions and fun there!

chelsea123

Hi ruthbru,

I had my surgery three days ago!! I did yoga and pilates 5 times a week before BC...I hate my life now!!! All I do is sit around and cry.

Thanks for your note.

ruthbru

You will get back to it, really you will. I am doing 100% of the exercises I did before BC and am actually in better shape than I was before.  DId they give you any post surgery exercises? If not, I will send you a link to some.

chelsea123

Hi Ruth,

I am so worried about gaining weight. I am freaking out about starting Tamoxifen and gaining weight and all the SE!!! Are you taking Tamoxifen?

I would appreciate the link, no one gave me a post surgery exercise.

You're so sweet. Thanks!!

ruthbru

http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/BreastCancer/MoreInformation/exercises-after-breast-surgery

I have been on arimidex for over four years and have not gained weight. I think most of the time the reason people gain weight is that they reduce their activity level (when really, to lower the estrogen even more, we should be INCREASING it). I know quite a few ladies in my town on anti-hormonals; the ones who were thin going in are still thin, the ones who were heavy going in are still heavy, and those of us who had to work at our weight before, still have to work at our weight now.

Sherryc

Chelsie I did yoga 2 time a week pre lumpectomy.  I had my lumpectomy on a Wed and was back at yoga the following Wed, and just took it easy.  I truly believe that yoga helped me heal from sugery.  They are actually doing studies about it now at MD Anderson Houston to see how much quicker women heal form surgery while doing yoga.  I am on Tamoxifen and I have not gained weight. Do join us on the "Lets post our daily exercise" It is a great group of ladies there.

chelsea123

Ruth, thanks so much for the link and your note. Very informative!!

Sherryc, did your period stop immediately after taking Tamoxifen?? So scared of the whole thing.

I feel like my life is over!!!

Claire_in_Seattle

Hi Chelsea,

I barely missed a beat with exercise.  Lumpectomy on Wednesday, power walk on Sunday.  I walked all days in between too.  Just not a power walk.

A week later, my surgeon cleared me for cycling.  This was with a drain.  I also did the post-lumpectomy exercises starting with the day after surgery.

After the drain came out, I was able to do my weights/crunches again.  Again, with the blessing of my medical team.

I exercised through chemo, and cycled/skied on weekends.  Not at my normal energy level, but I did it.  Even did a cycling event during Taxol.  The short course, but I did it.

I trained through radiation and did two 45 mile cycling events the weekends immediately following.  Six weeks later, I did the Seattle-to-Portland again.

No, I was not at full energy at that time, but I did these events.

A year later, i am fitter than ever.  Just did a 35 mile group ride at a blistering pace (for me) today.

So don't give up.  Looks like you don't have to do chemo, so will be a walk in the park to keep up your exercise routine.

Good luck.  A few endorphins will work wonders on the "feeling miserable" stuff.  Get out there and MOVE IT. - Claire

Claire_in_Seattle

Hi Chelsea,

Picture from this year's Seattle-to-Portland, mile 194 of 204.  (I do this in 2 days, not one.)  You will notice how I am on top of my game.  BTW - am even stronger now. - Claire

chelsea123

Claire,

I am so proud of you!!! You gave me a positive energy!!! God Bless you for that!!

I have been so depressed about not excersising...!!!  You certainly have inspired me greatly!!! I will see my Surgeon this week!!! I don't have my pathology report after my lumpsectomy yet, will get it this week!! Freaking out about that too!! I can't wait to have my life back!!! All I've been doing is sitting home, watching TV, crying, going to bed!!! Need to get out of this miserable life!!! Used to do pilates 5 times a week, I am also a runner.

Oh Claire, do you take tamoxifin? Any SE??

Thanks again for the note!!! Keep up the great work!!!

ruthbru

Most people don't have terrible problems with anti-hormonals. Naturally the ones who do have problems are the ones talking about them. Everyone else is just off living their lives. We estrogen positive ladies are SO LUCKY to have those big guns in our fight against recurrence. Tamoxifin is not the enemy, cancer is!

chelsea123

Thanks Ruth, very well said!!!

Claire_in_Seattle

Hi Chelsea,

Glad I could help with positive energy.  I think you will feel a lot better if you can get in gear and even go for a long walk.  Try a nice path (as opposed to a panoramic view of parking lots and warehouses).

I take anastrazole.  Minimal side effects.  A year ago, I needed ibuprofen to do long rides as my joints were still sore from Taxol (I think).  Right now, I am sore everywhere as did a 60 mile hilly ride yesterday.  Actually, I walked most of the nasty hills.  My rides Sunday and yesterday were with people who are better riders than I am, and the point was to get stronger.

It hurts to sit down today.

I did a three mile power walk four days after my lumpectomy, so I know it can be done.  The next weekend, I was back to cycling.

Good luck with the pathology report. - Claire

chelsea123

Wow Claire,

You're unbelievable!!! I will start next week, I promise!!! I will ask my Surgeon this week and start as soon as I get his OK.

Have a great week!!1

chelsea123

Guys,

Iam so depressed and frightened, I have my results back and I have 1 node positive!!! Does that mean it may have traveled to the rest of my body??? I swera I can't think anymore!!! Please help me understand it better??

Sherryc

Chelsie this is a scary time but give us more info like size of tumor your stage and your ER, PR and Her2nue status.  That will help us be able to help you. Also did you BS have a oncotype DX run on you?  TAke deep yoga breaths, that will help to calm you and don't be afraid to ask your Dr. for something for sleep or anxiety if it gets to back during this time.

ruthbru

Get a note book and start writing down your questions, and everything they tell you. Also get a copy of all your blood work, pathology reports etc. The home page of BCO has sections on understanding your pathology report, treatment options etc. You are in the worst part now, figuring out what your treatment will be. Remember, most people who are diagnosed with BC do NOT die of BC. It is just a really crappy detour on the road of life. Hang in there! Ruth