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Annlambert, thanks for replying and for the information. My lymphs were removed in block, as i was told, so I guess very few remained. I was happy to find that only one was sick though. As I have mutations on my genes, my ovaries were also removed, what puts me on the path to problems with bones density too. Im 38, take tamoxifen everyday and bones are so far ok, but I know physical activity can prevent or delay such problems. So far Im in love with pole dance although lymphedema is not my only concern, I also have pain at the lower back to deal with. But Im delighted to see progress each time I pole. Thank you girls!
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Hello!!! So happy you brought this subject! I thought I was the only crazy fellow in the world who would attempt to pole dance after mastectomy. I dont have support from my doctors because I have never had the guts to ask them about it. One of my physiotherapists tell me I cant lift weight ( tell me to avoid even to lift my younger kid). So I was very scared when I first went to a studio. The studio owner was also very uncomfortable with my situation, as I could notice. Nowadays I am not taking classes at any studio. After having struggled with many doubts, I bought a pole and I am training alone with Veena’s lessons. I swore to myself I would go slowly, giving time to my body to get used to pole dance, and that I woud avoid the moves where I had to sustain body weight over the arm without lymph nodes. But I am still full of doubts, I am so scared of lymphedema! Up to this day my arm never swelled due to any phisical activity. I am very glad to know other girls that deal with the same issues!!