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Sorry. Try not to do intensive exercise. I was fit an active before diagnosis tyring to get a fab body. In fact the reason I got diagnosed was after having near syncope a few times during exercise where trainer had to take me to my apartment and help me into bed. What was scary is the rising pressure I felt coming up and around my neck whenever I was lifting weights above my shoulder level. I have not done any exercise in about 2 years. I have had two scary dreams where I overdid exercises and got into trouble. These stories are really inspiring for me to start back at exercising which is not too easy in dead winter but I need to lose 20kg for perfect weight.

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Walk! Whether it's nice outside or not. When it's too cold (below 20F), icy or too hot and humid, I walk at the (shopping) mall. Our YMCA has an indoor walking track, membership is covered by my Medicare Advantage Plan, but the mall is 15 minutes closer by car. Get others to walk with you for good conversation. Listen to a book or music. Drink plenty of water. Every little bit helps. When/if your doctor decides it is time for surgery, your general fitness will ease your recovery. Good luck!