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Forum: Fitness and Getting Back in Shape — Conversations about exercise, diet, and getting back in shape after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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Posted on: Sep 28, 2009 08:56 AM

Morgan513 wrote:

I'm doing the Firm Cardio Step mix and will walk the dog for a mile later today.

Lorrie 


Diagnosis: 4/9/2008, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 6, 2012 10:16 PM misswim wrote:

And my last Baptiste yoga class before the birthday OOPH tomorrow. It kicked my tail. Have to be at the hospital at 5:30 a.m. Blech!!!! We did amazing ab work in the last two classes. My abs will be sore going into the procedure......

Cheryl, I cannot stop thinking about your mexican cookies!!!!

Dx 4/15/2011, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 05/16/2011 Mastectomy (Both); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (Right)Chemotherapy 07/09/2011 Adriamycin, Cytoxan, Taxol
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Aug 6, 2012 10:54 PM Ginger48 wrote:

Good luck misswim! I thought it was a pretty easy surgery. Just listen to your body.

BRCA2+ Knowledge is power! lumpectomy 4/12/11, NSBMX 6/22/11, exchange to implants 10/27/11, ooph 12/7/11
Dx 4/5/2011, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Aug 6, 2012 11:50 PM ruthbru wrote:

Good luck from me too!

Man, am I tired! I went over to work at school this morning (workshops actually start the 20th). My room is on the second floor with no windows & no AC. So it was hot, hot, hot. After the janitors clean in the summer, they just leave all the tables, chairs, desks etc. in a jumble in the middle of the room. So the first task is to physically move them back to where they belong. I then spent the rest of the day climbing up on the said tables and chairs while putting up posters, putting things where they belong, dragging out the books/worksheets etc. I worked until 4:00, went and visited my dad, went at meeting that lasted until 8:30 pm, and then spent half an hour arguing with myself; whether I should exercise or collapse in the recliner. Exercise won so I did the treadmill for an hour while watching the Olympics....I now am collapsed in the recliner!

"Invisible threads are the strongest ties." Friedrich Nietzsche
Dx 2/2007, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/11 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 7, 2012 12:50 AM Cateyesjc wrote:

Hi All,

I been very confuse on when and what excerise I can do after being diagnosed with Stage IIb BC with left breast with  Mastectomy surgery on 2July2012.  

I just started my first chemo yesterday 6Aug2012, and the first day after chemo I dont feel any SEs yet... I had taken the anti-nausea during morning as per instructed by doctor to prevent the awlful nausea feel.

My question l like to bring abord is, should I start exercise during the chemo treament period (last abt 6mths) or should I start execerise after my treatment as by then our immune system should have already bulit up and recover most so I can go out do excerise?

If excerise needed too during the treatment what type of excerise recommand (indoor or outdoor)? 

Regards,

Dx 7/20/2012, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 1, 1/3 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+Targeted Therapy HerceptinSurgery 07/02/2012 Mastectomy (Left)
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Aug 7, 2012 01:26 AM Hipline wrote:

Mile swim today. You have to listen to your body regarding exercise. There is a fine line
between pushing when you're not ready and not pushing enough. I did not have chemo so I cannot respond to those that did but I know I recovered from my MX quickly by being in shape. Walking is always good and if you live in a climate where you can be outside, even better. I think walking and swimming are the best aerobic exercises for those over 50 combined with the resistance exercises of Pilates and yoga.

Dx 11/16/2010, ILC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 12/13/2010 Mastectomy (Left); Reconstruction: Tissue expander placement (Left)Hormonal Therapy 01/31/2011 Tamoxifen
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Aug 7, 2012 02:50 AM Momine wrote:

Cate, you should exercise during chemo, if you are at all able. Even a walk around the block is better than nothing.

Studies show that exercise helps counteract the fatigue you tend to develop over the course of the chemo.

In general, keeping your circulation working well will help any number of other SEs as well.

If you lost lymph nodes during your MX, I strongly recommend that you go see a PT who specializes in mastectomy patients for a consultation. The PT will give you specific exercises to do and can advise you on what exercises to avoid etc. I have started some light weight work, but I wear a sleeve and gauntlet to the gym.

Dx 6/1/2011, ILC, 5cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 7/23 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Chemotherapy 06/20/2011 Cytoxan, Ellence, fluorouracil, TaxotereSurgery 09/13/2011 Mastectomy (Both)Radiation Therapy 01/09/2012 ExternalSurgery 03/08/2012 Prophylactic Ovary Removal (Both)Hormonal Therapy 04/01/2012 Femara
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Aug 7, 2012 06:39 AM, edited Aug 7, 2012 06:40 AM by badger

good luck today, misswim!

welcome Cateyesjc, I had chemo and walked as much as I could each day, even if just up the street and back home.  Drink drink drink your water especially the day before (to plump up your veins), the day of and the days immediately after tx (to get it out of your system ASAP).

I did try to avoid crowds of people during the nadir (mid-point of the cycle) because of my immune system being low. 

Best wishes for getting through chemo with few SE's.  You can do this!

2,694.53 of 3,000 miles walked ~ Find your calm. Move forward from this place. ~
Dx 12/22/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 1, 1/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Aug 7, 2012 08:58 AM, edited Aug 7, 2012 08:59 AM by NatsFan

Wonder - the turtle nest sounds amazing - what a sight to see.  Claire - I feel your pain at having to eat that yummy seafood!  Tongue out  Cheryl - be careful!!  Joy - I love fresh berries too.  We had tons of wild raspberries at the cabin this year - I threw them in everything - waffles with fresh raspberries stirred into the batter before cooking - yum!!  We froze some as well, so we're continuing to enjoy them. 

I envy you ladies with your AI countdowns - I'm in a final year femara countdown - 11 months to go as of August 1.  I even put a recurring appointment on my calendar for the 1st of every month just to track the countdown. 

DH finally figured out why I've been so tired this summer and have had such trouble getting up in the morning to exercise - it's all the Nationals fault! When they were a bad team, it was easy to turn off the game in the 5th inning and go to bed.  Now I'm up watching till the end just about every night!  Between that and the horrible heat, no wonder I've been battling fatigue all summer.  So, I've decided to just give up morning exercise for the most part, and sleep in that extra hour.  Instead, I'll start hitting the exercise room after work.  

30 minute run on the treadmill last night.   We've signed up for a bunch of 5Ks this fall, so I need to get back into the swing of things.

How about that 15 year old Olympic swimmer, Katie Ledecky?  She's local here so we're all quite proud.  And of course Michael Phelps is a Baltimore boy, so we Marylanders are quite proud of him as well! And gymnast Gabby Douglas is from the Virginia Beach, Virginia, so in a bit of a stretch, we in the DC area are claiming her too!  Laughing

Mary
Dx 12/31/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 1/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Aug 7, 2012 09:03 AM ruthbru wrote:

Welcome Cate, I also walked during chemo and did exercise DVDs for toning. First with no weights and then slowly working up. Do what you can. On good do more, on bad days less, but it is important to keep moving. Both to help you get through treatment better, and so you will bounce back faster after you are done.

"Invisible threads are the strongest ties." Friedrich Nietzsche
Dx 2/2007, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/11 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 7, 2012 09:12 AM PhillyBird wrote:

I've been exercising, just not posting.  I think the weird post rads sensations are diminishing.  Weight training is getting better.  I've even been biking along the river again.

Good luck with the surgery misswim.

Welcome Cateyesjc!  As others have said, exercise is good during chemo, if you can, because it really does make you feel better.  If nothing else, try a good daily walk around the block.  Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and hats!

Age 51; 4X TC July 19 - Sept 20, 2011; 30 sessions rads Oct 18 - Nov 30, 2011; 5 yrs tamoxifen beginning Dec. 1, 2011; "If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Dx 5/31/2011, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 2/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Aug 7, 2012 09:21 AM Cateyesjc wrote:

Thanks ladies for the replies :)

My center just called me today to check up how have I been after my first chemo and the nurse also told me to do some exercise like walking for half and hour or less each day will be better then not moving at all and stay home.

So I will be going for short morning walk around my block with my parents every day 4am ( -.-.. That's my parents usual morning exercise time) then back home rest and have some sleep again :p

Hope I can continue this morning walking thru out my treatment.

Regards
Jane

Dx 7/20/2012, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 1, 1/3 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+Targeted Therapy HerceptinSurgery 07/02/2012 Mastectomy (Left)
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Aug 7, 2012 12:16 PM, edited Aug 7, 2012 12:17 PM by Claire_in_Seattle

Hi Jane.....I cycled throughout chemo on weekends, and walked every single day, a minimum of one mile.  Plus, I did my weights and crunches routine.  However, I did not have a mastectomy.  When I exercised, I got oxygen into my system, and felt ever so much better.  True, I was dragging some days, but my feeling was that I might as well be exercised and dragging as opposed to just dragging.

I trained for cycling events during radiation, doing two 45 mile events the weekends immediately following.  Not quite my usual pace, but I did them!

I would definitely take this approach again.  The big benefit was that I kept my core fitness intact, so didn't have to rebuild following active treatment.  I did have to rebuild some of my stamina, but I was basically fit and strong.

My own take is that exercise helps with almost everything during this journey.  The NHS in the UK agrees.  Here is their article urging exercise intervention throughout treatment as well as after. - Claire

www.macmillan.org.uk/Documents...

Completed all active treatment (AC +T, lumpectomy, and radiation). Now on to the rest of my life. So much to celebrate.
Dx 8/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 1/21 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 7, 2012 02:17 PM NatsFan wrote:

Jane - do what you can - a half an hour a day of walking would be great.  For me, I worked out daily after the first few treatments, but the effects were cumulative for me and I was able to do less and less as each cycle happened (I did 6*TAC).  By the end I was doing very little exercise, even walking, as I had severe fatigue and it was all I could do to drag myself to work and back.  However, two weeks after my last chemo treatment I started a gentle yoga class and hopped on the elliptical for the first time in weeks.  I was only able to stay on the elliptical for 5 minutes that first time, but I kept at it and gradually my strength came back. 

So do what you can during active treatment, but be kind to yourself as well.  Everyone is different and the side effects hit everyone differently. 

Mary
Dx 12/31/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 1/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Aug 7, 2012 04:50 PM, edited Aug 7, 2012 04:50 PM by Cateyesjc

Hi Claire/ Mary,

Is great to sweat!! :) just finished half hour of fast walking, light stretching felt so refresh.

Claire, I can't cycle nor swimming :p i cant run too (injured both anckles since young) so now the only excerise I can do is fast walking -.-..

But some exercise is really good better no exercise, will keep it up!

regards
Jane


Dx 7/20/2012, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 1, 1/3 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+Targeted Therapy HerceptinSurgery 07/02/2012 Mastectomy (Left)
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Aug 7, 2012 09:19 PM Claire_in_Seattle wrote:

Fast walking works too, Jane.  So glad you got out there.  Plus, I found I needed to be out in the world.  I can't imagine six months of my apartment.  YIKES!!!

Speaking of which, guess what I need to do.  Plus supermarket on the way back.  Then back to the work project I am doing.  Then dinner.  At least my BRAIN is well exercised.

Completed all active treatment (AC +T, lumpectomy, and radiation). Now on to the rest of my life. So much to celebrate.
Dx 8/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 1/21 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 7, 2012 09:30 PM ruthbru wrote:

Fast walking better count as exercise! Smile

Spent most of the day at school again (some of it rehanging posters, I had used the cheapo school tape yesterday and they had all fallen down!). Then I needed to bring two large quilts to the laundromat (they don't fit in my washer). I walked 35 minutes while they were washing, and 24 more while they were drying.....killed two birds with one stone.

"Invisible threads are the strongest ties." Friedrich Nietzsche
Dx 2/2007, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/11 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 7, 2012 10:15 PM badger wrote:

hi ladies, got out this morning and walked in the brisk (chilly) air - nice!

Jane, hope you're doing OK today.  Walking is great exercise.  Cool 

I had chemo every three weeks on a Tues morning.  Although I got IV pre-meds, I took the anti-nausea pills Tues afternoon through Friday night, every four hours like clockwork at 2, 6, and 10.  AM & PM.  Didn't take any starting Sat morning so I could lay around if I felt crummy. 

Today I logged 8 km = 4.97 miles (10,001 steps).  Have a good evening all. 

2,699.50 of 3,000 miles walked ~ Find your calm. Move forward from this place. ~
Dx 12/22/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 1, 1/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Aug 7, 2012 11:56 PM zumbagirl wrote:

I got my port out yesterday, and the surgeon said I shouldn't do zumba for two weeks Frown so today , I went to the gym, and walked on the tread mill for 45 minutes. I am going to have serious zumba withdrawls
Dx 4/26/2011, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
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Aug 7, 2012 11:58 PM ruthbru wrote:

But NO PORT! Hooray, just think how good that will feel when you are back at it. Congratulations!

"Invisible threads are the strongest ties." Friedrich Nietzsche
Dx 2/2007, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/11 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 8, 2012 12:02 AM zumbagirl wrote:

I am already glad to be port free. The area is a little tender and swollen, and I was in the short stay bed for 4 hours yesterday for not even a 30 min procedure, and the male nurse took three tries to get my I.V in, but I am very happy to be moving into the port free zone. Thanks , I can't wait to rejoice with all of you when its your turn Laughing
Dx 4/26/2011, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
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Aug 8, 2012 01:55 AM misswim wrote:

The oophma-lloopamrectory ( as my son called it) is over. Very sore bt ok. 1 week to getting to exercises. My girfriends took great care of me, brought dinner, a movie and cheesecake, twas a great day.

Dx 4/15/2011, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 05/16/2011 Mastectomy (Both); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (Right)Chemotherapy 07/09/2011 Adriamycin, Cytoxan, Taxol
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Aug 8, 2012 04:55 AM Momine wrote:

Cate, the early morning walk sounds like a great idea. The summer I did chemo (last year), I took my dogs to the park early every morning for a walk. That way I avioded the sun, but still got out and it was so pretty and peaceful early in the morning. It really helped me in all kinds of ways.

Dx 6/1/2011, ILC, 5cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 7/23 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Chemotherapy 06/20/2011 Cytoxan, Ellence, fluorouracil, TaxotereSurgery 09/13/2011 Mastectomy (Both)Radiation Therapy 01/09/2012 ExternalSurgery 03/08/2012 Prophylactic Ovary Removal (Both)Hormonal Therapy 04/01/2012 Femara
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Aug 8, 2012 08:46 AM ruthbru wrote:

Thinking of you, misswim.

"Invisible threads are the strongest ties." Friedrich Nietzsche
Dx 2/2007, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/11 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 8, 2012 11:03 AM LuvLuLu wrote:

Missswim, aren't friends the best???  Glad your surgery is over.  Enjoy your (temporary) R&R.

Dx 5/21/2012, DCIS, Stage 0, Grade 2Surgery 07/16/2012 Mastectomy (Left); Lymph Node Removal (Left); Reconstruction: TRAM flap (Left)
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Aug 8, 2012 11:55 AM my3sunz42 wrote:

I did it ... I had a severe case of depression kick in these past 2 weeks - which included an anxiety attack (terrifying) ... but today, I dragged my rear end out of bed, had a cup of coffee and forced myself out for a walk/run. About 5 1/2 miles later, I'm feeling a little better. Next step, calling the doctor back to keep the wheels rolling on a visit with a physicologist. 

Dx 4/26/2012, IDC, 1cm, Grade 1, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 06/11/2012 Mastectomy (Both); Lymph Node Removal (Both); Reconstruction: Tissue expander placement (Both)
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Aug 8, 2012 01:23 PM PhillyBird wrote:

Yeah to Misswim on getting through surgery, and yeah to my3sunz for getting out on a walk/run!

I did my whole round of weight training and 30 min elliptical last night.  I feel so much better!!

Age 51; 4X TC July 19 - Sept 20, 2011; 30 sessions rads Oct 18 - Nov 30, 2011; 5 yrs tamoxifen beginning Dec. 1, 2011; "If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Dx 5/31/2011, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 2/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Aug 8, 2012 02:24 PM NatsFan wrote:

Misswim - LOL on your son's name for the "oophma-lloopamrectory"!  Glad you're feeling a bit better and glad it's all over.  Take care of yourself and let others pamper you!  My3sunz - good for you for having the courage to drag yourself out for a walk/run this morning.  Hooray for you!! Hope the doc calls you back quickly and gets some meds to help keep that progress going. 

30 minutes weights/core after work yesterday.

Mary
Dx 12/31/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 1/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Aug 8, 2012 08:00 PM ruthbru wrote:

Walked for 30 minutes, 45 minutes of toning with Denise Austin, and also did the hard, physical job of cleaning out the storage shed. Worked for a long time, did not do a thorough job but still had my whole car stuffed full of puzzles, games, books, knic knacs; all of which I brought to the Salvation Army. If people are half as happy to get the stuff as I am to get rid of it.....

"Invisible threads are the strongest ties." Friedrich Nietzsche
Dx 2/2007, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/11 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 8, 2012 08:02 PM ruthbru wrote:

Good for you, my3sunz! Very smart to get help and help yourself too!!

"Invisible threads are the strongest ties." Friedrich Nietzsche
Dx 2/2007, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/11 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 8, 2012 08:38 PM badger wrote:

attawoman my3sunz! 

misswim, happy belated b-day and getting through the oompa-loompa-ectomy.  Laughing

Got out for a short walk this morning and another at lunch.  3.7 km = 2.3 mi so far today.

Nice night for an evening constitutional, will get out in a bit.  Currently watching "Pal Joey" on TCM.

2,701.80 of 3,000 miles walked ~ Find your calm. Move forward from this place. ~
Dx 12/22/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 1, 1/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-

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