Today I'm very satisfied with how I'm progressing! Last night I went for a long walk which included a gradual hill. I was able to walk at my fastest pace and I didn't get out of breath until toward the end of the walk.
I've been consistently tired, stiff and sore for the last 4 days. My hips have been constantly aching. I was still tired when I woke up this morning but my muscles weren't aching anymore. This morning I went for a brief walk when I took my cat, Frodo, to the vet for his check up. This had been put on hold until I was finished my chemotherapy. I did find it hard to carry a 10 pound cat for one block. Before my treatments, this would not have been a problem.
After lunch, I mowed our lawn. It only took me 30 minutes longer than before I had treatments. I'm getting stronger and my stamina is getting better! I am still slower in pushing the mower and it still takes a lot out of me to go up the grade in our backyard. However, today I only stopped for a 15 minute break whereas two weeks ago, I had to stop twice for 30 minute breaks before I was cooled down and not panting. So I'm making improvements! Finally!! Patience isn't one of my strong points but I think I'll have to be learning more patience in the process of healing and getting back to normal.
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