Exercise - Working Back to it After or During Treatment

yesterday, I went to the Habitat Re-Store to pick up a cabinet. I bought it Saturday, but when they had loaded it up I was scared to drive at freeway speed and didn't know how to get where I was going on surface streets. Monday, I came back prepared with directions from google maps that avoided the freeway except one very short distance (which turned out to be only on ramps, not the freeway itself, yippee). They re-loaded the cabinet, I drove to my new place, helped unload it, drove to the Re-store down there to buy a countertop, helped load that up, unloaded it by myself, then drove back home. I was one pooped puppy by the time I got back, but the remodel is making progress! Today was support group day, so I walked up the hill and back down again after the meeting--four blocks each way.

Gritgirl---Off topic but did anyone ever tell you not to wax under your arms after MX? My waxer said she heard it's ok but another girl in the salon said she heard never wax after mx. Advice?

I'll stick my head in and give my opinion about waxing. I hope you don't mind, gritgirl. I didn't have MX but had SNB so I have two scars in my left underarm area. I understand not wanting to be burned by wax, but aestheticians should be testing the wax anyway. I actually started waxing right after my breast surgery. With the scars, it was hard to shave, and the repositioning of the skin made some of the hair grow in a "different" direction. I have sensitive skin and always had extreme redness after shaving. So ... waxing is my preference. It seems to irritate my skin a lot less than shaving. The other bonus is that the regrowth is soft, not stubbly. I think I should be charged less for my left underarm, since after radiation 1/2 of my underarm doesn't grow hair. That's a perk.

Glad you had nice weather, gritgirl. I didn't do any exercise today, except walk the aisles at Target, but it was a lovely day in NW North Carolina. So nice to sit outside in late July without having a heat stroke.

Hi gritgirl

Next doors dog is as lazy as me lol. Only walks when it's cool.

Just to let you know I am off travelling again. Hope this will make me more energetic going on a history tour of the UK. I just love castles and cathedrals so going to do it now while I can still clamber about. This letrozole is doing my joints in unless I keep going I seize up.I hope everyone enjoys the cool break over there

Thanks curveball and tarheelmichelle. I don't have much sensation under that arm. I can't feel light touch but can feel pressure. I think I'll check with my BS. My PS doesn't seem to have a clue about something like this, which is normal, he doesn't have a clue about anything other than actually reconstructing a breast which he's a rock star at.   I'll also check with the aesthetician about the temperature. I just read a few places that they worry the waxing can open your skin to infection and thus possibility of lymphadema but then other articles just recommend no razors. I'm pretty good with a razor but I have one very "cavelike" spot that seems to be out of reach and it's looking just like a man's soul patch! Thus, it needs to go!

Gritgirl, that A/C contractor must be a former cable guy.



Lala, I have an "underarm cave" too, and it's hard to see while shaving/showering. I can't see hair unless I look in a mirror. I'm afraid if I don't wax regularly I'll take a peek one day and it will be a full grown beard!



Enjoy your history trek Mara. I am envious, except when I think you may be climbing lots of stairs.



I walked around the block this evening once with my DH and DS, then once more with my DS. The sunset clouds were pink. Hope all of you can see pretty pink clouds from where you are, too.

Back online after a few days. As far as waxing, I was told no waxing,exploratory on the lymph node side and special caution with razor. Recommendation was electric razor. Numbness puts you at risk for nicks and cuts which can cause infection and/or lymphedema.

On a side note, I finally got my drain out yesterday! Cross your fingers that all stays well!



Martha

You used your hands AND feet, right, gritgirl? That's gotta count for something. ;-)

Extra credit for rubbernecking.

Do you drive an automatic transmission or standard? Mine is standard....I would count that as exercise because you have to use tow hands and two feet!

Sorry to hear about your shoulder, Ginger. I'm admiring your 1/2 mile swim. Very impressive to me.



It's agreed, then. Driving counts as exercise.

This is my first post to this website. I am facing my third cancer diagnosis, and will be having a mastectomy in a few weeks. I am trying to decide on whether or not to go through reconstruction, with much depending on how mobile and athletic I can still remain following reconstruction using expanders followed by insert. I am wondering if anyone can provide guidance on impacts on strength, ability to exercise or use shoulder and upper arm muscles as a result of reconstruction with expander under the pectoral muscle

Thank you so much for referring me to the topic for athletes. It is so relevant and helpful. I so appreciate the support and help of this website I only just discovered.

Today was beautiful! I am getting on a plane in the morning to head to South Carolina for a week with our church youth group. Will most likely be unplugged...