Walking back to Happiness

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Well. Welcome to this thread.

You may be surprised why it is here or happy it is here. Then again: ‘You have got to be joking! Do you know what is wrong with me?’ may be your response.

This all began on the Extreme Fatigue thread. On there several people wanted and needed inspiration/incentive to get out and walk. Many people see the benefits of it in their life and to help on this; mad journey, train ride, rollercoaster ride and other positively rude words journey called Breast Cancer.

It is not a thread created to make anyone feel less than they do at present. It is not a thread that will set people against one another. Being competitive with yourself or a simple challenge to yourself is the point, but not a race against others is a key premis.

The idea is that you can do any of these or none:

  1. Post when you have walked.
  2. Post how many minutes you walked for.
  3. Post how you felt before, during or after. Or not at all.
  4. Post pictures from your walk, but ones that do not point to where you live.
  5. Post inspirational quotes, thoughts or comments.
  6. A simple like of people’s efforts is fine. No need to write an essay unless you feel the need.
  7. On a safety note. Do tell friends, family or the thread when you leave and return safely. Be aware of your personal safety at all times.

 

Well here goes.

Either it will grow and blossom, with lots of lovely people benefiting. Or I will have egg all over my face – not for the first time in my chequered life and career.

Leolady – may be adding in the odd gallop to my walks.

PS if you don't like us don't be cruel.

  • Glad you listening to body ,just don't push too hard at beginning of cycle then  you'll 

    built up in last week . At your level of fitness you might even get a jog in .

    we were up in GNR area last week or at least close by at Tynemouth station weekend market . Love it there dad was from North Shields .

    take care 

    margaret 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
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    Former Member in reply to Northerner

    I Haven’t started on chemotherapy yet start 13th December 

    still recovering from mastectomy and reconstruction 11 days again  think I’m expecting too much too soon 

    i haven’t done any exercise at all for the past 8/9 weeks as I’ve had surgery 3 times with those 8/9 weeks ( 2 lumpectomies and the mastectomy)  so it’s taken it out on my fitness quite a lot but hopefully taking it slow like you say ( such wise words thank you) I will get there 

    hope your keeping well xx

  • Ahh! Sorry but bear in mind when you start chemo  especially with that level of surgery . Took me about 6 weeks to recover from rght side masectomy with sentinel node removal .No reconstruction . 

    Im not as fit as yourself but am considered fit for age ,no running ,walking now preferably on the flat . I think it has helped with recovery and coping with SE or maybe I'm just stubborn Northerner .

    take care 

    Margaret x

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Hi ,

    please remember a general anaesthetic takes anything up to 3 whole weeks to totally get out of your system, so go easy on yourself to begin with!

    I had a SNB, had a break of 2 weeks then my mx, but had the whole mx repeated 30 hours later due to a haematoma beneath the implant so my recovery was protracted, but I still (just) managed to walk from ward to car the day after my second surgery (which was pretty late in the day) with an arm from daughter, who is slight so I couldn’t lean on her much! I pottered around the house a bit for the first week or so, battling with the drains, but began to walk more after that. I think I was up to a couple of miles about a week after the second drain got removed, so about 3-4 weeks post-op. 

    Do remember to rest as well, a nap in the afternoon is totally permitted! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

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    Former Member in reply to moomy

    Interesting read as always.

    I'm slightly puzzled: I  came to the site, logged in, read posts, clicked 'reply' button in order to get to this edit area, but then had to log in again. But then, who am I to try and understand the mysteries of the internet!!! *smiley*

    Next Thursday will be the last time I a run the tap  group, after at least ten years, but it will re-convene in the New Year with one of the dance school teachers. This will cost them a bit more than the £1 a week - because I'm not a teacher and we have always run it as a group - but they are all keen so I shallll be a paying member too!

    It's walking with rhythm and sound!!

  • Hi all, the visiting dog looks very sweet and furry ! And , I often have to login a second time when I’m on my phone, doesn’t happen on the laptop. Don’t know why either! 

    Wettish walking day today, first Nordic walking which started in the rain then dried up, then walk with friend, poured while in cafe then showers on way home, but finished dry and a burst of blue ish sky! Still a few colourful trees left, caught this one when we had the glimmer of a blue sky.

      Happy Friday all for tomorrow, hooray it’s nearly the weekend! HFxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
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    Former Member in reply to HappyFeet1

    Bit of a wet dog walk this morning but still some autumn colour about. Did 35 mins today

  • Well done,...and What a majestic tree,!Had alovely walk down to Creative Writing this morning, passed the river to the other side of town which is like fairyland to me.Sometimes the Dell had swathes of material and Alice in Wonderland clocks, which you happen upon;sometimes very beautiful with the sunshine on the trees;where the huge birds sit on the extremely tall trees and roost..today it was the “Lime Walk” My favourite path to Church covered in knit bombing!!...on Tuesday Creative craft where I finally managed a few more things for the Sale....the ladies make me smile..one asked me for glue to tie down a corner of paper them sat on it to ensure stickage!!hmmmm... and the little old lady opposite me was so sweet and I offered her a bit of pink feather decoration for her sober cards... we made nice friends, x

  • Phone playing up, can’t do any ‘likes ‘

    Lovely walk today, first time at Sale Waterpark for months. First time driving fir 2 months, things looking up. DH at another funeral, so on my own

    Will try to post pic.....xxxx Wouldn’t grrrrrrr

    Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!

  • So glad you’re feeling well enough to drive and walk, !

    hugs xxx

    Moomy