One step at a time

Hi NicOz 

A warm welcome to the Online Community and to this thread. It's great to be reminded that this is an online Community with members from all over the world. Here where I am in the UK, 20°C would be considered a warm summer day, haha. 

I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Walking with your two dogs through the bush sounds like a wonderful way to spend some time outdoors and stay grounded.

I can see that you've also been chatting in the Bereaved spouses and partners forum. I hope you find that space to be a source of comfort and support.

I also wanted to let you know that there is an international number for the Macmillan Support line if you ever want to chat with someone in our support team, +44 207 091 2230. 

Hey all. Have just joined the community and looking forward to reading some of these great walking and wellness ideas. I’m having my 6th chemo today and looking forward to a trip to the Scottish Highlands next week. 
We’re getting train to Inverness then car hire to western coastline. 
Going to some beaches eg secret beach, Scourie and Achmelvich. Hoping to sit and breathe!!
If anyone has been up in that area let me know the best things to see. I won’t be able to do big walks/hikes though. 
x

Thank you Dylan.  I really appreciate you giving me the overseas number because I think your support is unique.  I was looking around for awhile.  I do have a counsellor in Brisbane at present but peer groups are wonderful.  Thank you to your organisation and team.

Welcome Pantherbaby

Hope the chemo goes well, I finished mine 5 weeks ago.  As soon as I got to week 3 we were off - to Perthshire, to Pitlochry on the Inverness line. My daughter lives about 25 mins away so she picks us up.  We had a glorious fortnight with very mixed weather (fleeces one week and tee-shirts the next!)  It is a fantastic train journey!

Watch out for red squirrels at Pitlochry station- we have seen them many times running over the bridge and along the platforms!!!

Have a great trip

KrisPy

Hi Pantherbaby. Good you’re getting away soon. Been up in Glasgow staying with a friend, but 

Good afternoon all

I had to go to my GP today for my 12 weekly hormone implant - it’s surprising how you forget how painful the injection can be!! But soon over with and just a sore tummy for a day or so. Although it didn’t help when the nurse decide to show me just how big the needle was!!!! (I normally just look away!)

I walked there and back - about a 2.5 mile round trip which felt good to do.  However I did stop off on the way back at the local boating pond to have a flask of tea and to watch the model boats along with the goslings and the ducklings.

All very therapeutic and calming.

My walk back along suburban pathways was also very pleasant…

Have a lovely day before it gets too hot again!

all the best 

KrisPy 

Does anybody know the best moisturizer to use as my skin is flakey after chemmotherapy.. I ha waitrose pure body lotion but doesnt seem to cut the mustard als holland and barrets aloe vera moisturiser which is crap 

Hi Titaniumx

I had a few dry spots whilst on chemo but not that badly, not to the flaky stage - so I am sorry to hear that you are having issues.

However I did have dry skin and my wife found what for me is an excellent product in Superdrug - their "dry skin" cream for dry and sensitive skin. You can get a small tube to try and we then got a large tub!  Much cheaper than others as well.

Hope this helps

KrisPy

Hi Tataniumx I use diprobase which I get on prescription,  but I think you can buy over the counter.  No additives and it works.

Lee x

Hello 

I have found that e45 cream helped me during my Chemotherapy treatment. The best is to use moisturiser with no perfume in it as your skin gets really sensitive. Also use suncream with at least spf 50 to protect your skin. I know that every body is different but this is what has helped me.