Workout after mastectomy

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Ire293523
Ire293523 Member Posts: 7
edited October 2019 in Breast Reconstruction

Can one workout or perform exercises for the chest muscles such as push ups after a mastectomy? Is it safe to do so?

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited October 2019

    Hi Ire,

    You're sure to get some practical answers here from others with experience, but we wanted to share with you this page from the main Breastcancer.org site on Exercise After Surgery, which offers some good advice as well.

    We hope this helps!

    --The Mods

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  • Catsme
    Catsme Member Posts: 74
    edited October 2019

    Hi Ire,

    I did the PT exercises that included gentle chest and over head stretches starting the day after surgery.

    About 1 month later I began yoga, and light weight lifting again, including chest work. My BS ok'd all of this and actually encouraged it. Her only rule was, if it hurts, stop! BTW, I did not have reconstruction, so others would need to speak to excercise if you have that.

    Getting back to normal excercise really helped me move forward physically and mentally.

    Debbie


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  • Ire293523
    Ire293523 Member Posts: 7
    edited October 2019

    Thank you Debbie. Good for you. Yes I intended mastectomy with reconstruction and wether is it allowed to train chest muscles.


    Regards

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  • MBPooch
    MBPooch Member Posts: 229
    edited October 2019

    Ire -

    I had a BMX with immediate reconstruction and did the starter exercises religiously. Moved on to some very light yoga about a month later. You will eventually get to a place where you can do chest exercises but it will likely take several months. I did find doing all the recommended stretches and the light yoga helped tremendously in my recovery.

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  • OnTarget
    OnTarget Member Posts: 447
    edited October 2019

    I had a BMX and I have TEs right now. I'm clear for any exercise I want.

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited October 2019

    Ire - every doc is different about when you can start to exercise again. Check with your surgeon.

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  • Scrafgal
    Scrafgal Member Posts: 631
    edited October 2019

    I agree with Minus Two...you really need to ask your surgeon who know your exact situation and type of implant etc...

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