Exercise after Lumpectomy

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edited October 2017 in Working on Your Fitness
Exercise after Lumpectomy
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  • vampeyes
    vampeyes Member Posts: 1,227
    edited October 2017

    After my lumpectomy I stared walking the next day, 4 days later tried doing a beginner step aerobics video, at 1 week I went for a bike ride. Then my arm swelled up at the incision site causing me major pain. I haven't been doing much exercise since and I feel it. I feel bloated, fat, depressed and anxious. Exercise is how I get over my anxiety, but it hurts to do the step videos currently. I am posting here for two reasons: 1) Any tips for exercise, other than walking? 2) Is there a link for exercises we are allowed to do after the lumpectomy?

    Thanks in advance for any info.

    Cheryl

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited October 2017

    Hi Cheryl! You may find this article helpful while you wait for other members responses: Exercise After Surgery

    Hope it helps!

    The Mods

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  • vampeyes
    vampeyes Member Posts: 1,227
    edited October 2017

    thank you sooo much!

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  • tlfrank
    tlfrank Member Posts: 199
    edited October 2017

    I enrolled in a beginner yoga class but did have to modify some of the poses that involved the pectoral muscles - like plank or downward dog, or some of the poses that start with laying face down - just let your instructor know about your surgery (I did this in private because the whole class didn't need to know) so she can help you modify the poses. I found it very helpful. Best of luck to you.

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  • BrooksideVT
    BrooksideVT Member Posts: 2,211
    edited October 2017

    If your arm is swollen, please contact your surgeon. There's a chance you're in the process of developing lymphedema, which, the earlier it's addressed, the better. Or, like me, you may have a bleeder. A week after surgery, I developed a racquetball-sized lump under my sentinel node incision. The surgeon was able to take care of it almost right away. Third possibility is an infection.

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  • vampeyes
    vampeyes Member Posts: 1,227
    edited October 2017

    Hi Brookside, thankfully my BC drained some fluid off yesterday. What a relief, I just wish he had taken more of it! I suppose one full needle was enough for one day. Lol


    Tlfrank, that's a good idea, yoga ous so good for the core!

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