Might be a silly question but......

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LanieM414
LanieM414 Member Posts: 9
edited May 2016 in Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

I received a Fitbit Charge HR for my birthday. I'm excited to use it when I start my walks next week. BUT, i wear watches on my left arm, the same side my breast cancer is on. They don't take bp from that arm are so is wearing a Fitbit safe? I plan on asking my nurse tomorrow at chemo but thought I'd ask you lovely ladies as well!

Thanks in advance!!

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  • Texasrose53
    Texasrose53 Member Posts: 354
    edited May 2016

    Hey Lanie...not a silly question. I was advised after I had 22 lymph nodes removed not to allow blood pressure, needle stick on my cancer side. I was also told not to wear a watch or any type of clothing that is constricting (such as top with elastic) either on that side...mainly because of the possibility of lymphedema. So I wear my Fitbit on my non-cancer side.

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  • LanieM414
    LanieM414 Member Posts: 9
    edited May 2016

    Thanks for your response. I figured it would have to go on my right arm, which will be weird, but doable. thanks again!!!

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