Exercise and well being during chemo and radiation

ksusan so glad for scar tissue. I will take all the scar tissue they want to give me as long as it doesn't turn to cancer again.

OMG Katy, just thought the same thing roflmao. Hula dancing also comes to mind. Or the hoola hoop. Last time I tried to do one, I couldn't even go around like 3 times before it fell.

ksusan, I've been to Zumba, and half the people are lost in space, hopelessly trying to do the moves. So whenever they do something you can't, just do the robot or moonwalk or something lol. I bet nobody even notices.

25 mile bike ride today. Then I ate some popcorn, sigh. I hate it when I do that.

Yeah...as usual, I'm running my mouth. Had an op-ed published this morning in Truthout. Will you all help by reading and considering sharing it among your correspondents? Thanks a bunch.

http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/33442-americ...

Last time I saw my PT she said standard of care was to sleeve and gauntlet up every waking moment, prophylacticly. Um, yeah. I don't do that.

Also, can you get your lump biopsies for peace of mind? Hate to see you concerned!

my breast surgeon said wear a ring that fits, don't worry. If ring gets tight or I feel a puffiness around my pec muscle in my armpit that is different than the other armpit, let her know. So I don't worry, do everything normally. I sometimes get an achy feeling which I told her about, and she said that is from the surgery, takes up to two years for complete healing. So far my rings have fit unless I gorge on salty popcorn or something bad, but then my ring just feels a little tight, but it did that before surgery too.

I also flew to Chicago and back, no sleeve or anything and was worried, but did fine. I think the return flight is 4 and 1/2 hours. Sounds like we are all told different things. My surgeon specializes in breast surgery, so I'm going to trust her.

I had three nodes removed, but I read the risk is there with no nodes, just from surgery.

Thank you! I've attempted a few yoga-esque moves today (not sure if that's really a word, but it works for me) and I will try to walk this weekend when it's supposed to be warmer. I've noticed that my muscles ache since treatment, more than they used to. I hope it will improve with time. Meanwhile, I think I will stretch some more and watch The Great Pumpkin :-)

I'm gearing up for our zombie prom this weekend. Ill be sporting a tux since I'm flat in front and generally not the prom dress type. Also have a prosthetic neck wound with exposed trachea... I predict a non-traditional Sunday selfie this week!

Sloth-love that t shirt!

Uh oh, they left her in the linear accelerator too long!

Fabulous!!

Theresa- you don't look fat. You don't look real happy to have your picture taken in orange scrubs, tho. Can't say I blame you. But you are beautiful.

I have done 6 days of Jazz in a row. My previous record was 3, I think.

I love the costumes, ksusan and italychick. And sloth - that T-shirt is on my Christmas list!! The first thing I noticed, once my breast was deflated, was that I could see my stomach again. Then....I realized I could see my stomach again *cringe* -and with mismatched boobs and no hair, what's to keep all eyes from my gut and butt? ;-) quite humorous!!

Flew to Phoenix, drove to Sedona, did a 4 mile trail run which ended in the dark, walked 3 miles in search of food. Wow. I love the desert so much! Love it here!