NHMike wrote:Got in 3 miles today. 1 mile was outside with the Stealth Belt. I like the design though I think that they video suggests orienting the bag sideways instead of up and down. Max speed was 7 MPH which felt like flying compared to what I have been doing. This is our housecleaning week and for me it's mostly lifting heaving things and moving them around and then vacuuming afterwards and then putting things back. It takes about a week to do the whole house and it's a different kind of workout.
The finger neuropathy has decreased. It's still there but I don't think of it as much because it isn't so strong. If it keeps declining, then I should be able to add Oxaliplatin back in for Cycle 6. The temperatures should be in the 50s during the day by the time of the next cycle so it will be easier.
Shana wrote:Thanks for the information and yes, I am careful with weights, no more than 20 lbs free lifting.
I think I will order the Hybrid design based on your feedback. I want maximum support and protection. Looks like a 6 week turnaround time but that's okay.
NHMike wrote:Shana wrote:Thanks for the information and yes, I am careful with weights, no more than 20 lbs free lifting.
I think I will order the Hybrid design based on your feedback. I want maximum support and protection. Looks like a 6 week turnaround time but that's okay.
I ordered the one for $150 and hadn't received any kind of information on when it would be available and called and they said it would be quite a while and switched the order to the Pro which I got a few days later. Theoretically, I have x number of weeks and then rest and then the reversal and I want to get some use out of the thing. I didn't want to wait for May to use it.
I think that 20 pounds is fine. I've felt little funny feelings with barbells and am keeping the weights low though we just got a new seven foot olympic bar in the office gym that I want to try out. My wife asked me to buy a 25 pound bag of rice today (at Costco of course) and it's nice to have the strength to do normal household chores without getting injured. I've been doing more Yoga lately and am really taking a liking to it.
MissMolly wrote:
I am a regular customer of ComFizz and their umdergarments, although I have not personally tried nor purchased the stoma guard. Placing orders, delivery, and making product exchanges has been easy and without hassle.
Before deciding on a Stealth Belt, give consideration to the stoma protector by ComFizz.
http://www.comfizz.com
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Shana wrote:NHMike wrote:Shana wrote:Thanks for the information and yes, I am careful with weights, no more than 20 lbs free lifting.
I think I will order the Hybrid design based on your feedback. I want maximum support and protection. Looks like a 6 week turnaround time but that's okay.
I ordered the one for $150 and hadn't received any kind of information on when it would be available and called and they said it would be quite a while and switched the order to the Pro which I got a few days later. Theoretically, I have x number of weeks and then rest and then the reversal and I want to get some use out of the thing. I didn't want to wait for May to use it.
I think that 20 pounds is fine. I've felt little funny feelings with barbells and am keeping the weights low though we just got a new seven foot olympic bar in the office gym that I want to try out. My wife asked me to buy a 25 pound bag of rice today (at Costco of course) and it's nice to have the strength to do normal household chores without getting injured. I've been doing more Yoga lately and am really taking a liking to it.
That makes sense since your need is short term. I have no reversal scheduled in the near future so I can wait. I work with a trainer twice a week and he makes sure I don't take on too much. My gym has a special cancer recovery program which is free to anyone in the community while undergoing treatment. I was already a member but my dues are waived now.
Glad to hear that you can manage those household chores, it feels good to regain strength and do all the things you're used to doing. I don't lift much more than grocery bags outside of the gym! I haven't tried Yoga but I am sure my joints would benefit.
NHMike wrote:... I had my second fall down the stairs this morning. It might have been the hands and feet with lack of toe sensitivity...
I didn't notice any damage in terms of bruises and no cuts. So I'm getting better at falling.
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