Gonna force myself to go folk dancing

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cookiegal
cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
edited June 2014 in Lymphedema

Before BC I really loved folk dancing. It's exercise, it's social, it's learning. I have totally given it up for the past two years. I am scared that people will be freaked by holding hands with a glove. (Maybe this is a good time to try a gauntlet actually) I am scared people will twirl me around too hard and make my LE worse. But, Dr.Francis mentioned that if I can get back to my former active lifestyle it will make controlling my weight easier, and I also just miss it!

My frozen shoulder has gotten better, this would have been unimaginable 6 months ago. 

So wish me luck! 

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited December 2011

    Or, Cookie, that sounds simply wonderful! The music is so up-beat and the exercise is terrific. Any special kind of folk dancing. I used to do Scottish country dance, but there's no group close by now, and it's not the sort of thing you do alone.Laughing Great fun and just challenging enough to give you a sense of accomplishment.

    So wishing you not just luck, but loads of joy!
    Binney

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  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Member Posts: 3,345
    edited December 2011

    Wishing you lots of luck and fun! Please let us know how it goes.

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited December 2011

    It went well. One guy said I should hold my shoulder higher, which made me nervous, but I had a great time!!

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  • BeckySharp
    BeckySharp Member Posts: 935
    edited December 2011

    Way to go Cookie!!!  No one seems to mind shaking my hand if I have a glove or gauntlet on.  I just worry about germs.  I carry a clean one in my purse and change after a lot of hand touching.  I bet you felt a lot better after getting back to a new norm.  Becky

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited December 2011

    Cookie, it sounds wonderful and fun! Thanks for the upbeat note, seriously needed the reality check.

    Kira

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  • SheChirple
    SheChirple Member Posts: 954
    edited December 2011

    Good for you!  Hubby and I dance, althought not folk dancing, and there is a lady in our classes wearing the arm support.  No issues.  Hubby does not know what it is, and I hope he never 'has to' learn about it.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited December 2011

    You go Cookie! Have fun!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2011

    Cookie, that's just wonderful! So glad you had fun! You are an inspiration.

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  • Suzybelle
    Suzybelle Member Posts: 920
    edited December 2011
    Cookie, that's awesome!  Good for you!  Laughing
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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited December 2011

    It's funny, my first instinct was to cover up my sleeve, but I think if I need people to adapt for me, take it easy on my shoulder, having the sleeve on display might help. Sadly the dance is moving from Manhattan to deepest Brooklyn, so I am not sure how often I will be able to make it. But it was fun to get that part of my life back.

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited December 2011

    It's funny, my first instinct was to cover up my sleeve, but I think if I need people to adapt for me, take it easy on my shoulder, having the sleeve on display might help. Sadly the dance is moving from Manhattan to deepest Brooklyn, so I am not sure how often I will be able to make it. But it was fun to get that part of my life back.

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