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@lalijess

I had a bilateral mastectomy 9 weeks ago. I started lifting shoulders and arms and legs at 6 weeks. I do very light chest lifting like bench press or flies. I found that push ups make me very sore and not in a good way. So I still am only letting myself down to the floor while on my knees in a pushup position. Or I do them against a wall. I do yoga as well with modification for Chaturanga as described above. Hope this helps! By the way, my goal is to work out at least 20 minutes everyday during chemo. I'm 4 weeks in and haven't missed a day! Some days are a light 20 minute walk though. 🙂

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Thanks, yes, it does help. I’m back up to an hour walking but I was hesitant on the chest exercises which is why I was concerned because a lot of upper body involves the chest. I’m in the middle of radiation so maybe I’ll take it easy until that’s finished and stick with the walking. I do like the standing pushups and that can be a start!