badger
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May 6, 2012 09:48 AM badger wrote:
hi ladies, walked 3.4 miles yesterday at sunset and did 90 minutes of yoga this morning.
Been reading the last book in the Hunger Games trilogy most of the day, getting loads of laundry done in between chapters.
Just 100 more pages to go, take me a couple hours if I buckle down and read. Supper's TCO, I made a pot of chili last night.
I may walk later, but now I'm headed back to my book. I'd like to pass it along tomorrow.
2,299.8 of 2,500 miles walked ~ Find your calm. Move forward from this place. ~
Diagnosis: 12/22/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 1, 1/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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May 6, 2012 10:05 AM, edited May 6, 2012 10:07 AM
by CancerStinks
On Tuesday, I will be one month out from radiation. My mind was willing but my body was not and I started out far too ambitiously after rads and crashed. I reevaluated and last week promised myself the gift of swim 5 days out of 7. I didn't have to actually log miles, but could just paddle around if that is what I wanted to do. I just told myself I had two whinny "I don't wanna"s out of the week. And of course, you know what happened: I went all seven days, logged mileage on 6 of them and loved ever stroke, both the slow and the speedy. I know it is my imagination, but I swear my arms are toner; I am so vain and try to catch my reflection in the mirrored elevator doors at the office to see if any of the definition is returning! I can't see my backside so who cares what it looks like as long as the gun show is in town! I'm shooting (ha!) for another 5 days this week.
Surgery: Rt bst lump 1/24/12;re-excision 2/14/12 clear: Rads: whole brst: 2/28/- 4/10/12 25 fractions 4750 cGys;Tumor bed 5 boosts 1k cGys; Daily Oral 2k IU D3,1 multi bone/breast,81mg aspirin, 30mg prozac,1 raw organic apple
Diagnosis: 1/11/2012, DCIS, Stage 0, Grade 3, 0/0 nodes, ER+/PR+
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May 6, 2012 02:12 PM Wonderland wrote:
cancerstinks: Welcome and congratulations for finishing your rads. Sounds like your energy is returning quickly!
misswim: I bet you do feel cooked!
Fast walked/ran at the park this evening. Less humidity in the air sure makes a difference.
"Put on your coat. It's easier to stay warm than it is to get warm." George the Llama Man
Diagnosis: 11/2006, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 2/36 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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May 6, 2012 03:11 PM misswim wrote:
Cancerstinks- Good for you girl! I love to swim, need to do more of it.
I don't know what I was thinking, but a friend dragged me to a master vinyasa class tonight. I actually feel less sore than I did after the yoga conference. However, I will be a hurting unit tomorrow!
Planning on a nice easy walk tomorrow. On a positive note, I weighed my self when I got home and I was 4 lbs lighter! All that hot yoga was good for something :)
Diagnosis: 4/15/2011, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
ruthbru
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May 6, 2012 03:15 PM ruthbru wrote:
NWArt, so sorry about your doggie.
Welcome CS (don't know how to abbreviate your screen name. Neither 'cancer' nor 'stinks' seem like very good options!). Exercise will help you bounce back so much quicker.
Did some various toning activities today. A really, really old Richard Simmons tape by the name of ' No Ifs, Ands or Butts; a 15 minute section of toning & stretches from a Dancing With the Stars DVD and a 30 minute pilates DVD. All very light and peaceful.
"Invisible threads are the strongest ties." Friedrich Nietzsche
Diagnosis: 2/2007, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/11 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
patoo
Central, NJ
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May 6, 2012 04:31 PM patoo wrote:
Exercised my jaw muscles this afternoon at lunch with 18 sisters from BCo. (Thanks NJ sisters for a great lunch). Now really have to get serious about eating and exercise. That's my new year's resolution that's starting May 6th. (hey, a year can start anytime!)
Night my sculpted friends.
As you read my post an intercessory prayer has gone out.
Diagnosis: 10/24/2008, ILC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 1, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
nancyh
Seattle
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May 6, 2012 05:32 PM nancyh wrote:
Got in a run/walk on the C25K yesterday - 45 minutes total with some 5 min jogs and 1 - 2 minute walks for a total of 45 minutes. Today I hit the gym for about 25 mins of weights...felt great.
I do okay on the weekends, but lose heart during the week. Any tips for getting up before work to work out? I'm too lazy when I get home, plus busy getting dinner ready, etc.
Stage 4, mets to liver, lungs, pleura, bones, and brain.
Diagnosis: IDC, 1cm, Stage IV, 3/14 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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May 6, 2012 09:16 PM Heidihill wrote:
Thanks, badger, even if you left me in the dust long ago with almost 300 miles!
Nancy, I'm not a morning person so can't help you there. I do take off one evening a week for Zumba. I skip dinner sometimes but prepare something beforehand which can be popped into the microwave for the rest of the family.
Thirty minutes of cardio and 25 minutes of weights and 5 stretching, plus 10 minutes biking uphill. I'll try to do 45 minutes of cardio today.
84 of 500 miles walked/ran
Diagnosis: 8/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, 2/19 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
joyh1109
Hungary; Florida, USA
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May 7, 2012 01:45 AM joyh1109 wrote:
Rainy day today - we really need it. I see a river of yellow pollen in the street, this will thankfully clear the air a bit.
Had coffee with a BC friend this morning - we've gone through surgery and tx at about the same time. It's so good to meet and chat with her. She is moving away this summer, I will really miss her.
NWArtLady So sorry to hear about your beagle. You have had quite a few months. ((hugs))
nancyh Can you pop in an exercise DVD before work? There are some good ones out there. That way you don't really have to get dressed, drive anywhere, or leave your house. Even a few minutes makes a difference. Or can you get in a workout at lunchtime?
No outside activity today - pilates reformer and either jump board or Zumba.
Diagnosis: 9/27/2011, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
pat01
RI
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May 7, 2012 02:48 AM pat01 wrote:
Cancerstinks - loved the image of you admiring your guns! I'm nowhere near having guns yet, but working on it!
Friday I did day 2 week 1 of couch to 5k. Felt a little better than day 1, but my pace was also slower, probably because I ran alone and not with my friend. Today I'm planning on day 3. Yesterday was another Diva Dash group workout, our leader mixes things up every session. This one concentrated on arms, shoulders and chest, mixed up with some cardio, and finishing with planks. Feeling those arms and stomach muscles today! Two cinco de mayo parties this weekend, so I need to buckle down this week watching the calories.
Diagnosis: 6/1/2011, DCIS, Stage 0, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
ronqt1
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May 7, 2012 05:39 AM ronqt1 wrote:
Well some of us did meet yesterday. So great, Candie, Esther, Patoo, and other gals who don't post on this thread. What a wonderful afternoon. Now to figure out how to get pics up.
Hugs.
Ronna
Diagnosis: 10/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, ER+/PR+, HER2-
ronqt1
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May 7, 2012 08:49 AM ronqt1 wrote:
Ronna
Diagnosis: 10/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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May 7, 2012 08:56 AM ronqt1 wrote:
Ronna
Diagnosis: 10/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, ER+/PR+, HER2-
cfdr
NC
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May 7, 2012 09:23 AM cfdr wrote:
I haven't popped in here for a while but hope to do so more. I've been walking regularly, and doing some stretching. Still having issues with fatigue 4+ months out from chemo. Today I walked a brisk 45 minutes, and two hours later the fatigue and chemo brain overcame me and I spent about 3 hours being a total zombie. I didn't feel like I overdid it, but I guess I did.
Hoping to continue with daily walks, maybe move them to late in the day or even after dinner so that any rebound fatigue doesn't impact my work day. I figure in another month it will be too hot to walk except for very early or late; at that point I may make attempt #3 at the C25K program since I do that on the treadmill in the A/C.
Also hoping to get back to the Saturday free yoga classes at the cancer support center...I was much more limber when I was going there regularly.
Diagnosis: 5/23/2011, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
orangemat
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May 7, 2012 11:52 AM orangemat wrote:
Hey, it's me and patoo, cool! We had a lovely time at lunch, the afternoon that would not end.... no one wanted to go home! Can't wait to see everyone again, and spend even more time chatting with all my newest BFFs.
I ran my 4 recovery miles this morning and now I'm debating going to yoga again, just like last week. Mixed level class 30 minutes away at 7:15pm vs basic level class 45 minutes away at 7:45pm. Pretty much a no-brainer, I know... but at least I'm going!
Hugs to all :)
Esther: UMX NSM 5/24/11, TE exch & recon 7/13/11, revision to switch for smaller implant 3/5/12; opting out of Tamoxifen
Diagnosis: 3/17/2011, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
NWArtLady
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May 7, 2012 12:14 PM NWArtLady wrote:
30 minutes of nordic dog-walking: now with 3 dogs!!
Thanks for the hugs and good wishes ladies, they really help.
Great photos ronqt1! Thanks for sharing.
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming... ~Dory
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May 7, 2012 01:36 PM dunesleeper wrote:
2 hours walking around the hood.
Diagnosis: 2/7/2012, IDC, 4cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 1/31 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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May 7, 2012 02:24 PM Ginger48 wrote:
NJ girls looked like you all had a great time.
I got in a half hour of walking most days this past week. Yesterday was the big school fair and I was really busy for about 5 hours managing the little kid's games. I was exhausted at the end of it! So I did not walk yesterday.
On a positive note; my painful joints have gotten so much better. Not sure if it is because my letrozole came from a different manufacturer this time or if it is the walking or a combination of the two. On another thread some people have been commenting that they have different symptoms from different manufacturers of the same drug. I will keep up the walking because it feels good!
BRCA2+ Knowledge is power! lumpectomy 4/12/11, NSBMX 6/22/11, exchange to implants 10/27/11, ooph 12/7/11
Diagnosis: 4/5/2011, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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May 7, 2012 02:35 PM Wonderland wrote:
AWESOME picture Patoo and Esther!!! Both of you are so beautiful.
Ronna, are you in the other picture?
I was able to fit in my walk/ran at the park this evening before my 6:30pm meeting. Felt good!
"Put on your coat. It's easier to stay warm than it is to get warm." George the Llama Man
Diagnosis: 11/2006, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 2/36 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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May 7, 2012 03:33 PM misswim wrote:
Girls, what great pictures! Esther and Patoo, looking amazing !!!
Took a three mile walk tonight. Did a quick yoga DVD with my husband (who NEVER does yoga) this morning. He was inspired by my experience at the immersion.
I forgot to mention that part of the immersion was discussion- I stood up and talked about how my last year was spent fighting breast cancer, and that yoga has been such an important part of my recovery. It was very powerful and boy did it feel good to get that thunderous round of applause. But what was more special was that I had 4 women, ages 31-55, all survivors, all doing well, come up and embrace me, and give me so much hope! It was so moving, such a lifechanging day.
We had to call out the names of people we are thankful for when getting into headstand...... and I called out "my sister voices". Thank you for inspiring me each day!
Diagnosis: 4/15/2011, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
fmakj
Norwich, ON
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May 7, 2012 04:28 PM fmakj wrote:
Great Pics!!! Glad you guys had fun!
Had to cut our walk a little shorter this morning as it started raining. I just don't want my Mom walking out in the rain.... now maybe if it was warmer? 
Mary Louise
Diagnosis: 6/1/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
ruthbru
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May 7, 2012 06:12 PM ruthbru wrote:
45 minutes on the treadmill & 15 toning.....then I was off to a long, long, long, boring, boring, boring meeting. I am thankful for my sister voices even when I am not standing on my head
!
"Invisible threads are the strongest ties." Friedrich Nietzsche
Diagnosis: 2/2007, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/11 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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May 7, 2012 06:13 PM misswim wrote:
Ruth, LOL! I am thankful for my sister voices in any position
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Diagnosis: 4/15/2011, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
hbcheryl
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May 7, 2012 06:52 PM hbcheryl wrote:
NW Art I am so sorry about you fur baby (((HUG))) Patoo & Orangemat great photo, sounds like you girls had fun, I met with the San Diego girls on sunday for lunch and had a great time. Tonight I did my crazy spin class, I was super tired I could have just come home from work and gone to bed but obviously I heard Misswims "shout out"
I am flying to Denver on thursday to drive with Hannah home from college, can say I'm not looking forward to 1000 miles in a "packed to the gills" car, was supposed to go to Kansas but she left it too late and the flights are way too exoensive so she'll drive the first leg on her own and then it'll be "road trip"
Diagnosis: 7/25/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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May 7, 2012 10:03 PM Heidihill wrote:
Great pics! Looked like a lot of fun.
Didn't make my goal of 45 minutes walking/running at the gym. 30 minutes did it for me. I should give myself more time but I always seem to be rushing to do something else. At least I got about an hour of biking while doing errands around town.
Have fun on your road trip, hbcheryl. Bonding time should be good! Can't wait until my daughter learns to drive.
84 of 500 miles walked/ran
Diagnosis: 8/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, 2/19 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
badger
Wisconsin
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May 8, 2012 12:20 AM badger wrote:
hi ladies, welcome cancerstinks, and welcome back cfdr.
Love the pix of the NJ gals!
Monday evening yoga class ended last week so I walked after work.
Safe travels, Cheryl. ((hugs)) to all
2,303.1 of 2,500 miles walked ~ Find your calm. Move forward from this place. ~
Diagnosis: 12/22/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 1, 1/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
pat01
RI
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May 8, 2012 02:15 AM pat01 wrote:
Did week 1 day3 of couch 2 5k yesterday, and my knees are killing me - still hurt today. Off to running shoe store at lunch to see if a new pair of shoes will help. Pretty discouraging.
Diagnosis: 6/1/2011, DCIS, Stage 0, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
ruthbru
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May 8, 2012 02:50 AM ruthbru wrote:
Get really good shoes & maybe some inserts too.
"Invisible threads are the strongest ties." Friedrich Nietzsche
Diagnosis: 2/2007, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/11 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
NatsFan
Rockville, MD
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May 8, 2012 03:21 AM NatsFan wrote:
Looks like the NJ gals had a great time! I love seeing all the happy strong confident faces around the table - you gals rock!! NW - so sorry about your furbaby - it's so hard to know that the end is coming for our beloved companions. CS - welcome! Do what you can, but take care of yourself too. Nancy - about getting up in the morning - I HATE to get up in the morning, but I finally realized that I'm much more likely to exercise any given day if I do it first thing. I started slowly by getting up 15 minutes earlier and doing a 10 minute walk or other quick exercise. Gradually I worked up to being able to get up a full hour early. I also make myself go to bed earlier to make up for that hour. I still get thrown for a loop during the "spring forward" time change and it takes me a couple of weeks to work back up to getting up an hour early. On the other hand, I LOVE the "fall back" time change with a bonus hour of sleep. 
Did 2 solid days of Garden N Sculpt at the cabin - it's so lush up there that it's a constant battle against the woods and underbrush to keep the gardens cleared! I am still sore 2 days later, but it's starting to look really good. Then after all that we had a Sunday night Nats Game against the Evil Phillies 
and I wasn't going to miss that! (For you baseball fans, it was the game where Hamels intentionally hit Harper - boooooooooo!). At least I've learned with Femara that I only have so much in the energy well and can plan ahead when the well is going to run dry. So, knowing that we'd work hard at the cabin and have the night game Sunday, I put in for leave to take Monday afternoon off. After a morning's work yesterday I went home, took a nap, woke up at 4, and then headed to the local nail place and treated myself to the luxury pedicure - sugar scrup, paraffin, hot stones, topped off with robin's egg blue polish. Aahhhhhhhhhhh.
Ran 2.25 miles this morning on my revived feet!
Mary
Diagnosis: 12/31/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 1/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Sherryc
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May 8, 2012 03:51 AM Sherryc wrote:
Welcome CS (I like ruths abbr). Glad to see your energy level is coming back. Just listen to your body.
The NJ get together sounds like everyone had a great time. Love the picture of Ester and Patoo
I worked in the garden and my flower beds this weekend. Yesterday was yoga class and another lady from my class and I went for a walk before hand. She walks fast which is good but she has much longer legs that me and boy was I pumping it to keep up with her. Then we had a great yoga class. I am still restricted from pec work but I did alternatives. Our instructor is going to Hawaii this summer and wants her abs looking great so guess what we worked hard last night?
Sherry--lump left breast 9/30/10. No chemo, Zometa-6tx over 3 years.Oncotype score 23 with 14% recurrence rate. 34 rads. No family history, BRCA neg. 48 years old @ diagn. BMX/TE 3/26/2012
Diagnosis: 9/27/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-