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caya · 01-19-2009, 03:53 PM

This is a great thread. I do not have lymphedema. I had 16 nodes removed, regained full range of motion by very religiously doing the arm exercises - I never thought about this hot tub/sauna issue. What about my whirlpool bathtub? I have used it since my MRM in Dec. 2006, but I don't sit in it for a long time.

I am still reticent to life weights, although I would like to try it. My exercise is mostly walking, aerobic exercises, and some swimming in the summer.

I have worn a sleeve while flying - that I had fitted by a professional fitter. I think if you get 5 different oncs/breast surgeons, you will get 5 different opinions on this.

That is why I love this site - it's information city here.

all the best
caya

01-19-2009, 03:53 PM	#20
caya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,320	question This is a great thread. I do not have lymphedema. I had 16 nodes removed, regained full range of motion by very religiously doing the arm exercises - I never thought about this hot tub/sauna issue. What about my whirlpool bathtub? I have used it since my MRM in Dec. 2006, but I don't sit in it for a long time. I am still reticent to life weights, although I would like to try it. My exercise is mostly walking, aerobic exercises, and some swimming in the summer. I have worn a sleeve while flying - that I had fitted by a professional fitter. I think if you get 5 different oncs/breast surgeons, you will get 5 different opinions on this. That is why I love this site - it's information city here. all the best caya __________________ ER90%+/PR 50%+/HER 2+ 1.7 cm and 1.0 cm. Stage 1, grade 2, Node Negative (16 nodes tested) MRM Dec.18/06 3 x FEC, 3 x Taxotere Herceptin - every 3 weeks for a year, finished May 8/08 Tamoxifen - 2 1/2 years Femara - Jan. 1, 2010 - July 18, 2012 BRCA1/BRCA2 Negative Dignosed 10/16/06, age 48 , premenopausal Mild lymphedema diagnosed June 2009 - breast surgeon and lymph. therapist think it's completely reversible - hope so. Reclast infusion January 2012 Oopherectomy October 2013 15 Years NED!!