Returning to running after Groin Sentinal Node Biopsy…
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Returning to running after Groin Sentinal Node Biopsy…

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    • December 30, 2013 at 9:19 pm
    mitchwendy
    Participant

      If you had this done, how long did you wait before returning to exercise, specifically running?
       

      They say "return to normal activities", but would that include running? I had 5 nodes removed (all free! ) and I did do 20 minutes with walk breaks yesterday and did not have any new swelling or increased pain….

      Just curious as to what others experiences were….

       

      Thanks!

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        • December 31, 2013 at 2:28 am
        sbrooks90
        Participant

          I enjoyed running a lot up until this summer when I had my diagnosis. I had my CLND in September and have recovered pretty well from it. I have not attempted distance running but short jogs here and there seem to be all I can handle for now. I notice it now that when I speed walk/jog my groin area starts to hurt quite a bit. May be just because my body is still healing though. Im sure we will get back into it as soon as were ready…. and now that its winter its pretty cold here to run 🙂 

          Samuel

          • December 31, 2013 at 2:28 am
          sbrooks90
          Participant

            I enjoyed running a lot up until this summer when I had my diagnosis. I had my CLND in September and have recovered pretty well from it. I have not attempted distance running but short jogs here and there seem to be all I can handle for now. I notice it now that when I speed walk/jog my groin area starts to hurt quite a bit. May be just because my body is still healing though. Im sure we will get back into it as soon as were ready…. and now that its winter its pretty cold here to run 🙂 

            Samuel

            • December 31, 2013 at 2:28 am
            sbrooks90
            Participant

              I enjoyed running a lot up until this summer when I had my diagnosis. I had my CLND in September and have recovered pretty well from it. I have not attempted distance running but short jogs here and there seem to be all I can handle for now. I notice it now that when I speed walk/jog my groin area starts to hurt quite a bit. May be just because my body is still healing though. Im sure we will get back into it as soon as were ready…. and now that its winter its pretty cold here to run 🙂 

              Samuel

                • December 31, 2013 at 3:40 pm
                mitchwendy
                Participant

                  Distance is my love….. I'm not fast, but it's so much fun to be out there with all my friends.  Trying to take it slow and short…. 

                   

                  First attempt was good. Might try another short test walk/jog later today….

                   

                  just dont one want to damage anything, ya know? 

                   

                  Thanks! And here's to a great 2014! 

                  • December 31, 2013 at 3:40 pm
                  mitchwendy
                  Participant

                    Distance is my love….. I'm not fast, but it's so much fun to be out there with all my friends.  Trying to take it slow and short…. 

                     

                    First attempt was good. Might try another short test walk/jog later today….

                     

                    just dont one want to damage anything, ya know? 

                     

                    Thanks! And here's to a great 2014! 

                    • December 31, 2013 at 3:40 pm
                    mitchwendy
                    Participant

                      Distance is my love….. I'm not fast, but it's so much fun to be out there with all my friends.  Trying to take it slow and short…. 

                       

                      First attempt was good. Might try another short test walk/jog later today….

                       

                      just dont one want to damage anything, ya know? 

                       

                      Thanks! And here's to a great 2014! 

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