Running after mastectomy

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Trying Hard Jul 2014 8:44pm, 1 Jul 2014 64 posts	0 Trying Hard I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and had to have a mastectomy just 10 days ago. I am still recovering from the operation and will probably not be running for another 3-4 weeks or so. I am wondering whether anyone is/has been in a similar position and has any advice regarding running post-mastectomy? I am particularly concerned about pain, running with a prosthesis and where I can buy a good sports mastectomy bra. Thank you
D2 Jul 2014 8:58pm, 1 Jul 2014 5,439 posts	0 D2 hugs to you.... there are lovely people on here with similar experiences who will be along in a mo I'm sure!
oldbiddy Jul 2014 9:42pm, 1 Jul 2014 27,431 posts	0 oldbiddy will message you x
Turkey legs Jul 2014 10:41pm, 1 Jul 2014 7 posts	0 Turkey legs Hugs & best wishes to you. I'm about to go through a radical prostatectomy which is going to knock me about too. I'm thinking a full month off running but fully intend as much walking as I can. I'll lose control of my bladder for a while so will somehow have to get moving with a catheter and a bag fixed to my leg or holding it maybe. I might never get full control again so need to work something out. Macmillan are being wonderful & my local support group have lots of advice. Do you a local breast cancer group? Maybe one of the ladies there can offer advice. Keep positive & take care.x
LouLou Jul 2014 11:28pm, 1 Jul 2014 6,285 posts	0 LouLou (Turkey legs - ask for a flip flow valve on your catheter - then you could have it in not connected to a bag and when you fill up flip your valve and your done. ) I have absolutely no experience of this but hope you get some advice Trying Hard and that your recovering well.
Trying Hard Jul 2014 8:36am, 2 Jul 2014 65 posts	0 Trying Hard Thank you everyone for your kind support. I do appreciate it. Turkey legs - I do hope that all goes well for you as you face surgery. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way and lots of good wishes.
plodding hippo Jul 2014 9:30am, 2 Jul 2014 50,624 posts	0 plodding hippo Just dropping in to wish you all the very best xx
Trying Hard Jul 2014 10:23am, 2 Jul 2014 66 posts	0 Trying Hard Thank you Plodding Hippo xxx
Naomi P Jul 2014 10:34am, 2 Jul 2014 11,509 posts	0 Naomi P Hello, best wishes for your recovery. I would get in touch with Lully http://www.fetcheveryone.com/userprofile.php?id=14479 She does personal training with ladies who have experienced breast cancer and mastectomies and she specialises in Nordic Walking which works very well. It's the combination of getting back into exercise slowly and also working the muscles around the chest area in a gentle but effective way. Google Oomph personal training. She's also an extremely lovely lady.
Trying Hard Jul 2014 8:22pm, 2 Jul 2014 67 posts	0 Trying Hard Thank you for that Naomi P - I will look into it xx