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MayRiddell

Hi, my name is May and I have just joined this site tonight.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago and had my right breast removed. I had reconstructive surgery, where my latissimus Doris muscle was used to create a new breast.

After a year I stopped smoking and joined the gym that same day!

I could not finish a 3 minute warm up before a class as my breathing was bad and I hadn't exercised for lots of years.

I have now been going to the gym for 1 year and do spin, weight training and bootcamp classes. I attend 5 days a week and have never felt better. I am 50 soon. I have been taking tamoxifen now for 2 years and have no side effects apart from swearing at night!

I have never read up on anything to do with my breast cancer nor read the leaflet in the tamoxifen, I decided to try to make the most of the time I have left.

My understanding is, we are only restricted by our own thinking, we cannot let this get in the way of our goals.

I am also a recovering addict. I have been abstinent from all mind and mood altering substances for 7 years now.

I have never felt better and I wish everyone all the very best in their journey of life. Xx

Moderators

Dear MayRiddell, Thanks for joining the community and sharing your inspirational story. We hope that you will stay connected here and keep us posted on your continuing recovery. The Mods