More swimming!

Did my second swim aerobics class on Thursday evening. I struggled a bit because my belt was too loose and kept slipping up around my chest. Now I know the belt has to be pretty tight from the beginning. I am heading to another class today, then on to the home show at the Cocoanut Grove here in Santa Cruz.

I feel great today! I don't know if it is the fact I went to sleep last night at 9:30 and woke up at 8:00 am or the exercise or both....but whatever is causing the increase in energy I love it.

Off to swimming I go!
Cheryl

Swimming is fun!

I loved the swim aerobics class on Saturday! Great work out and fun as well. I plan on going back at least once a week to swim, possibly even more.

Missed the belly dancing class on Tuesday because we worked very late (7 pm). If there is another beginners class this coming Tuesday, I will go to that one. Sonja who does my manual lymph drainage (MLD) said belly dancing would be great exercise and good for my lymphedema too!

My hair seems to have stopped growing or really slowed down. Eyelashes and brows are on the thin side too. I have a sneaky suspicion the Tamoxifen might be slowing the hair growth. Oh, well...it is what it is.

Eddy and I went to Stonyford for some dirt bike and quad riding recently. What a fun time we had and I actually rode for about five hours. There was snow on the ground, which I really enjoyed riding in on the quad. Eddy seemed to slip around a bit more than I did but that is because he was riding his dirt bike. I'll post a picture or two soon.

That is all the news I have for today!!!
Cheryl

Swimming

Going to my first water aerobics class today! Should be fun and good for my lymphedema plus I don't have to wear my compression glove/sleeve while swimming. Doing new things always makes me a little apprehensive but I know that exercise is good for me.

Suzanne, my sister, is having a CAbi party this evening. I am heading over to help her with food and set up around 4 pm. It will be nice to see everyone since I missed the last two parties.

Tuesday I am trying another new form of exercise....belly dancing! Doesn't that sound like so much fun? It is an hour class for beginners over on 41st Ave. Very excited since belly dancing is always something I wanted to try.

I love working in our new shop office instead of at home....it is nice to get out of the house and into the real world again. Yesterday I took a few minutes to walk over to the Los Gatos Creek Trail for a bit of the outdoors. Love the park but don't like having to walk passed the geese.

Time to make some french toast!
Cheryl

Christmas Tree

Well, I finally got around to taking the Christmas tree down! Yes, I know, I know....we just got used to it and liked using it for a night light while watching tv. The living room looks naked with the tree gone.

Our new shop has easy access to the Los Gatos Creek Trail so today I took a little walk. I had to make a large detour around two geese that were giving me stink eye....they looked mean. My plan is to get out as often as possible for some exercise.

Tonight I am heading to a pilates class for some exercise and to destress. Saturday I plan on going to my first water aerobics class with a few of my lymphedema friends.

Cheers.
Cheryl

Mammogram okay

I was the first patient to have a digital mammogram at Santa Cruz Medical! The radiologist took the time to show me the images and explain about the differences in regular mammograms versus the digital variety. The doctor had my regular mammogram images up from last year and the new images...what a difference in detail. The digital mammogram came up clear except for a small area of microcalcification in the area of my scar but the doctor believes it is benign. We are going to keep an eye on the area (next mammo is in six months).

Mammogram

Going in for my annual mammogram today at 1 pm. A bit nervous about the whole thing but that is probably normal.