Walking back to Happiness

Lovely pics and .  I do so like to see the pics.  I'm a Yorkshire lass and sometimes go to Knaresborough for a walk by the river.  Looks lovely today.

My walking was round tbe shops today (after up and down to the loft with the Christmas decs).  Drove a bit nearer to York Centre to my friends and then we went hunting fir my post op gear.  And were successful!  Need to try bras I had ordered on lated - but tricky as I will be smaller after the op . .   Anyway managed a total of 11000 steps and about 4.75 miles all told today.  So hapoy with that.

that is a lot of incidental walking! The sun came out in Knaresborough this morning, not for long but I was lucky to be there at the right moment. Being post-op has meant that hubby has had to do the Christmas tidy. Silver linings ...

My best buy in the bra dept was a sports bra with a big band round the chest. It has been awesome. Hard to try things on for an unknown. When is the op?

Hats off to you

I am determined for a good year

I must improve my stamina and give up the stress

Hugs

Leolady56

Hi .  Op is on 16th Jan.  Mastectimy, full node clearance, DIEP flap reconstruction and breast reduction on good boob.  My bras look like sports bras - zip at front and wide band so hoping comfy.  

Oh my, AnnJac, you’ve put me to shame today! Only done a few steps; but have stood for several hours (10 already, says the Apple Watch) doing crazy Lego! 

But im pretty certain I will get out for a decent walk tomorrow if it stays fine here.

hugs xxx

Hi .  My post chemo stamina is finally improving.  Not back to normal but getting there.  I am determined to be able to fulfil my plans of dancing in my retirement.   I know I am still a few months away from being able to do that - but that was my pre cancer plan for retirement.  And I will do it.  Not formally retired yet lol but I won't be going back to work when this is over.   But at the moment I am still on full pay so  . . . .

Hmm 

Thinking what else was I glad of - they kept me in over night and it was a huge relief that at the last min I had popped in an eye mask like you might use on an aeroplane. The ward was too bright for me. Also I had some podcasts on my phone and earphones while I waited - I drew the short straw and got the 4pm slot for surgery so was particularly glad of radio on tap. 

Now I have 4 pillows for sleeping in a U round me because it stops me rolling which I prefer and a light blanket to pull up to my chin because I found my duvet too heavy to pull up as high as I normally do. Those are personal preferences but have made me happy.  Forgive if you are an expert on this game already or if too much detail but those are the things that made a big difference to me. 

Strictly style?

Ballet?

Tap?

Do tell. I hear ballet/ bar work is great for ladies of a certain age. Indeed all for strength and stamina.

Retirement ......... best decision I ever made. Did it earlier than I should. Lost some money and so what??? And thank the lord I did as I landed with BC twice and holding down a full time job would have been hell. I so take my hat off to those who do this and work. 

Right...... I am on supper duty

Mmmmm digging in the freezer time

Tee hee

Leolady56

Hi - I had planned to retire this April when I am 63.  And I havent been able to work since treatment started.  I too have a busy and stressful job and just couldn't cope with work and not been fit enough.   But as you say hats off to all you whi are managing to work.

What type of dancing - mainly line dancing as this is something I can do without a partner as hubby does not dance.   Also might try jiving or lindyhop - but one step at a time.  

Ahhh Flossie25 I have also been attmpting the wii fit!!!