tips for better mammogram?

[redrhodie]

Got the shoes. Feel better. Works like a charm. Didn't even need cake.

And yes, I should be and will be riding for pleasure now. I really didn't know I lost so much fitness. I obviously need more time to get back to where I was, and I'm going to let it happen without pressure.

[indysteel]

What kind of shoes, pray tell! I want to live vicariously through your shopping.

[redrhodie]

I got these, in mustard. They were actually waiting for me when I got home (perfect timing). My friend had ordered them for me a few days ago from Amazon, so I new they were coming. She's also my boss, so they're kind of a bonus.

They look really good on, and feel great. They're El Naturalista. She and I are both addicted to the brand, and it's dangerous because we encourage each other in this folly.

[szsz]

I obviously need more time to get back to where I was, and I'm going to let it happen without pressure.

Definitely give yourself a break! You will get back to your previous level of fitness. I promise you. But pushing limits this early may result in delays. Revel in your accomplishments, including conquering! (I hate the survivor word, too).

And yes, it is normal to feel down after treatment ends. All of a sudden you're sort of thrust back into life away from cancer and after all the time when life revolved around treatment it can be a bit disorienting. It will normalize.

[margo49]

Yeah, I was told that physically it takes as long to recover as you were in rads - in my case 6 weeks. I would agree. Mostly tiredness.
Emotionally - obviously mightily individual.
And not necessarily the same as how you (one) has dealt with and recovered from other crises. I think the rads do something to yr brain function and the tension (trauma?) has an effect too.
Make it up as you go along...I've just been reading Tao so I'm full of going with the flow.

I always talk like the last book I've read so for what its worth - probly < 2 cents

[redrhodie]

Thank you ladies, that really helps. I had no idea that it would take that long to recover. It's good to know that it will come back (I am worried about that) and that it's not that I'm not trying hard enough.

I'll try to go with the flow. In my new shoes.

[malkin]

Wow, cool shoes!!

[indysteel]

Agreed. I've never heard of that brand before. I'll have to check them out.

[szsz]

You are doing more than trying hard enough!