The E-LAB Project

I exercised my legs and my shoulders while i was in the showere.

Was thinking to jump few times but didnt want to end up in the basement.

If I were to drink that much water during the day the only exercise I would get would be running to the bathroom!  I can't do it - especially toward early evening because then I will be up during the night (I sound like a baby!).  

Exercised today for 45 minutes - it felt great.  Need to do it every day though.  

Feeling a little nausea - I know this isn't a side effect of radiation, but it's my 5th treatment and I have felt nausea since the 2nd one.  Good news about that is that I'm not eating as much... 

I'm definitely running to the bathroom more with the increased water.

Time to stock up on toilet paper!!  

Meece,

Very interesting question.  I guess I was always under the assumption that it was 8 x 8 oz per day but when I goggled it just now, it seems like some places say yes and others say that's a myth.

This one from Mayo Clinic seems to support the 64 oz thing: 

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283

Snopes.com, on the other hand, brands it false and a myth:

http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp

Seems like the amount also isn't one size fits all.  It really depends on how active you are, how hot it is where you live, even what altitude you are at (who knew??).  I know I was really surprised at how hard it was to drink 64 oz of water yesterday!  Maybe set a minimum amount and, you get a point for reaching the minimum.  If people want/need to drink more than that they can but, no extra points.

I will go with whatever you decide!

I have lost track a bit of what we are supposed to keep track of (how's that for a bad start?!)  I looked back and saw NativeMainer posted a list back on page 70.  Is that still correct?

Thank you Seaside!  It would be nice if it started to subside soon.  I know this isn't a radiation therapy thread, but since I was looking to find info on the nausea other things came up, like root canals and mercury fillings being the cause of cancer and tooth decay from rads...wow - they never tell you that stuff (if it's true)!

Thanks Meece!

I'll write that down in my journal so I don't forget it AGAIN!

Once we get everything figured out, are you going to add it to the header?  If you are worried about the length of the header, you could just post the final list and then put what page it's on in the header.

Just a thought!

BTW - one summer when I was working outside in Texas heat, and pushing water, I started having urinary problems.  My doctor said I was too alkaline - I didn't have any pee in my pee!  That was me at 64oz per day, doing physical work in the heat, so I do about 32 - 40 oz max these days.

I think 32 oz is a nice number for water intake... It's a healthy amount and more doable then 64 oz which dependent on activity levels and climate can be too much... Just my 2 cents worth

I drank 56 oz straight h2o today...think I'll have some Gatorade with dinner to boost electrolytes this evening.

Still puffy in arms and truc and now my hand is hurting (slightly puffy) I am not happy if this means the LE is now in my hand

Tomorrow night I have 2 hours of line dancing - I love line dancing! I just wish it happened more then once a year...

O2B,

Maybe THAT'S where I've been going wrong! 

Edited to add: If I'm going to be a CRANE I better work on getting those lovely, thin legs!  And that's going to involve shakin' them both!!

I did the treadmill today and think I probably need to look at getting some different shoes for walking!   

Do any of you who do a lot of walking have a favorite type/brand of shoe that works well for you?

deborye,

I think we ALL have done the hokey pokey a time or two...

I remember when, way back in the day, THAT was our gym class...lol

Edited to add: My husband had his first colonoscopy this year and they did find a polyp.  It was removed and declared benign!  Hope the same is true for you!  

Hello Robins!  We have been surviving our winter storm here and trying to stay warm.  We have ice and snow.  Not a fun scenario.  LOL!  We can't get out of our driveway and are expecting possibly more sleet, freezing rain and snow flurries tonight.  It is not expected to get out of the 20s all week.  We live in the country so there is no trucks or scrapers coming down our roads.  I played outside in the snow with my family today for bout an hour... got plenty of exercise and cold sweat.  Trying to drink the 32 oz of water (hard for me cause I don't love water... I'll admit it) and get in the rest in low cal, sugar free drinks.  Did some dishes and laundry today, that's still about all I can do.  Really wish I could do more exercising. 

Keep up the good work!!

For those of you in GA, TN, SC that just got the snow storm we had stay warm and safe.  Sheila I think I read it is headed your way and will be like the blizzard that came the week before New Years... take care and be safe. 

Renee

When you figure your water consumption remember foods, especially fruits and veggies, contain water.