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'lizbeth · 09-11-2013, 10:11 AM

I was wiped out after treatment. I kept trying to rest and just felt tired all the time. I walked a lot but felt 20 years older than before.

I worked with Dr. Joe at New Horizons Physical Therapy who specialized in exercise for cancer survivors. It was rough, but after several months I was back up to a pre-cancer level of fitness. It was so hard in the beginning. After a 2 hour session of treadmill and resistance training I would go home and take a nap. I remember the first day how shaky I was. Just so weak.

After several months it was an amazing difference. I felt like I had my life back. I can go hiking for hours and do lots of yard work.

I wish for you that you will find the magic solution to regain quality of life.

09-11-2013, 10:11 AM	#3
'lizbeth Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 2,214	Re: this might seem silly... I was wiped out after treatment. I kept trying to rest and just felt tired all the time. I walked a lot but felt 20 years older than before. I worked with Dr. Joe at New Horizons Physical Therapy who specialized in exercise for cancer survivors. It was rough, but after several months I was back up to a pre-cancer level of fitness. It was so hard in the beginning. After a 2 hour session of treadmill and resistance training I would go home and take a nap. I remember the first day how shaky I was. Just so weak. After several months it was an amazing difference. I felt like I had my life back. I can go hiking for hours and do lots of yard work. I wish for you that you will find the magic solution to regain quality of life.