I feel so proud and free!!

AngieD
AngieD Member Posts: 493
in Breast Cancer #1
This may not be a big deal to you brave ladies, but it was a first for me. It's so hot, and, since chemo came along, I seem to be hot even when the weather isn't. Since finishing chemo, I'm trying to be better about exercising and trying to lose some of the weight that I have gained. So, this evening I went to the fitness center with NO wig, no scarf, no hat. Just my slightly fuzzy head. And it was GREAT!!
Angie
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  • Pinky68
    Pinky68 Member Posts: 206 Member
    #2
    Super!!!!
    I think going to a fitness center is BRAVE when your not feeling so well! It was VERY BRAVE to go with no wig, scarf or hat.....Good Job!!

    Thanks for your inspiration!
    Joy
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #3
    Pinky68 said:

    Super!!!!
    I think going to a fitness center is BRAVE when your not feeling so well! It was VERY BRAVE to go with no wig, scarf or hat.....Good Job!!

    Thanks for your inspiration!
    Joy

    That is fantastic Angie!
    That is fantastic Angie! WTG!


    Hugs, Angie
  • rallendorfer
    rallendorfer Member Posts: 244
    #4
    How are you doing after the lumpectomy?
    Are you able to do moderate exercise without pain? My cancer and treatments seem to be similar to yours and was surprised that you can do this so soon.

    Rebecca
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #5
    It is brave to go out with
    It is brave to go out with just fuzz!! Congratulations!

    Linda
  • salls41
    salls41 Member Posts: 340
    #6
    Fuzzy too
    I love this.. I am just a bit baby fuzz headed too and as it is so hot, I really hate wearing anything on my head! I have considered many times when headed to the grocery store not wearing anything but then I give in and turban up! Thanks for your inspiration this morning!
    Also congrats on getting to the gym~ I wasn't in great shape before all of this started so I am hoping this is the beginning of a better me, I want to find a good excercise plan to follow when my surgeries are all done. I have already tried to be conscious of my food choices.
    Good Luck to you Angie!
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #7
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    It is brave to go out with
    It is brave to go out with just fuzz!! Congratulations!

    Linda

    Congrats! You should be
    Congrats! You should be proud!


    Lex
  • williadk
    williadk Member Posts: 9
    #8
    That is awesome!! What an
    That is awesome!! What an inspiration you will be to those around you!!!
  • AngieD
    AngieD Member Posts: 493
    #9
    williadk said:

    That is awesome!! What an
    That is awesome!! What an inspiration you will be to those around you!!!

    Thanks, everyone. It sure
    Thanks, everyone. It sure is more comfortable uncovered!

    Rebecca, I'm just doing treadmill right now, so I can do whatever speed and time I want--have a long way to go to get back to where I was before chemo. I want to start back in a Silver Sneakers Class, also (senior strength, stretching, aerobic, and balance exercises.) But I'm not going to do any weights there yet. My surgeon said I could do anything I wanted. I'm concerned about lymphedema--don't have a problem now, but had 3 lymph nodes removed the end of June and start radiation next week. My MO said I should check with a lymphedema specialist and made me an appointment with one on the 30th. Are you doing better with your chemo now?

    Angie
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    #10
    AngieD said:

    Thanks, everyone. It sure
    Thanks, everyone. It sure is more comfortable uncovered!

    Rebecca, I'm just doing treadmill right now, so I can do whatever speed and time I want--have a long way to go to get back to where I was before chemo. I want to start back in a Silver Sneakers Class, also (senior strength, stretching, aerobic, and balance exercises.) But I'm not going to do any weights there yet. My surgeon said I could do anything I wanted. I'm concerned about lymphedema--don't have a problem now, but had 3 lymph nodes removed the end of June and start radiation next week. My MO said I should check with a lymphedema specialist and made me an appointment with one on the 30th. Are you doing better with your chemo now?

    Angie

    Isnt it liberating?
    Funny that we care, but I don't think most people do. I know when I see a beautiful bald woman I wonder, but it really doesn't even phase me other than thinking I hope she isn't having chemo! Probably from being in the infusion room for so long.

    You are inspiring with the exercising and no hat!!
  • rallendorfer
    rallendorfer Member Posts: 244
    #11
    AngieD said:

    Thanks, everyone. It sure
    Thanks, everyone. It sure is more comfortable uncovered!

    Rebecca, I'm just doing treadmill right now, so I can do whatever speed and time I want--have a long way to go to get back to where I was before chemo. I want to start back in a Silver Sneakers Class, also (senior strength, stretching, aerobic, and balance exercises.) But I'm not going to do any weights there yet. My surgeon said I could do anything I wanted. I'm concerned about lymphedema--don't have a problem now, but had 3 lymph nodes removed the end of June and start radiation next week. My MO said I should check with a lymphedema specialist and made me an appointment with one on the 30th. Are you doing better with your chemo now?

    Angie

    Hi Angie,
    I am a stinkin' coward with the chemo. I just finished A/C and am facing Taxotere and scared like crazy. I don't know why. But that being said, I wanna be like you!!!! Let us know how the radiation goes, ok? I think a Silver Sneakers Class sounds like something I would like too.

    Hugs,
    Rebecca
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #12
    williadk said:

    That is awesome!! What an
    That is awesome!! What an inspiration you will be to those around you!!!

    This is awesome! Congrats!

    This is awesome! Congrats!
  • MsGebby
    MsGebby Member Posts: 659
    #13
    YOU go GIRL!

    YOU go GIRL!
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #14
    way to go..."what ever makes
    way to go..."what ever makes you feel good is what counts"

    Denise
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #15
    disneyfan2008 said:

    way to go..."what ever makes
    way to go..."what ever makes you feel good is what counts"

    Denise

    I wanted to add good luck to
    I wanted to add good luck to you with rads this week!
  • Jobi
    Jobi Member Posts: 211
    #16
    This is a big deal!
    I love it Angie! Congrats! I am trying to walk everyday as well, and sometimes it gets so hot, the scarf comes off! You go, girl!

    Dorene
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    #17
    good for you!!!
    <3 Sending you hugs right from my chair as I type. :)
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #18
    Jobi said:

    This is a big deal!
    I love it Angie! Congrats! I am trying to walk everyday as well, and sometimes it gets so hot, the scarf comes off! You go, girl!

    Dorene

    No wig, no scarf, no hat,
    No wig, no scarf, no hat, just beautiful you! Congrats Angie!


    Hugs, Leeza
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #19
    LoveBabyJesus said:

    good for you!!!
    <3 Sending you hugs right from my chair as I type. :)</p>

    Congratsssssssssssss
    I bet your slightly fuzzy head looked marvelous! Huge congrats to you Angie!


    Hugs, Kylez
  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #20
    williadk said:

    That is awesome!! What an
    That is awesome!! What an inspiration you will be to those around you!!!

    Angie ☺
    You go girl!
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #21
    Kylez said:

    Congratsssssssssssss
    I bet your slightly fuzzy head looked marvelous! Huge congrats to you Angie!


    Hugs, Kylez

    I am proud of you too!
    Big hugs to you Angie!

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