Firebug's Road to Recovery & Nationals

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[quote]Firebug9 wrote:
Court wrote:
Firebug9 wrote:
Thanks for the kind words everyone. I keep trying to hit the gym, but my trips are becoming less and less frequent. Hopefully the next phase of chemo will be easier and I will get back to some sort of normalcy in my life.

Malinda

A woman that had just started training with the nearby club started chemo at the end of Jan. It beat her up pretty badly, but she’s now back in the gym, slowly but surely. She says the meds still make her feel gross, but she’s determined to get her butt back :slight_smile:

Stay strong Malinda! Your numbers will be back up in no time!

So, I only have another month! That would be great. When did she finish chemo? I really can’t wait to get my butt back! I miss it. as well as my legs, my abs and my back…they all seem to be missing in action.

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She finished chemo two weeks ago. She started her first round the Monday after my meet, so Jan 26th I think. She hasn’t tried squatting yet, just doing some lighter leg press. She was benching just the bar today. Trying to get some endurance cuz she tires really easily. Hers was all in her uterus, ovaries, etc so it hurts to bend over. She compared her ass to “loose baggage” and said she was contemplating wearing adult diapers to make it look like she had a butt again.

How come that is always the first place we lose weight when we’re sick? I had an appendectomy several years ago and I swear I lost 20lbs, 15 of it in my butt after being in the hospital for 10 days. It comes back though, don’t worry :wink:

I thought of you and your fight when I found out this week that a co-worker has stage iv testicular that has metastasized in his liver and lungs as well :frowning: He’s got a great attitude though and told me that he would beat me at the 10K charity run our team is running in August…

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[quote]Court wrote:
Firebug9 wrote:
Court wrote:
Firebug9 wrote:
Thanks for the kind words everyone. I keep trying to hit the gym, but my trips are becoming less and less frequent. Hopefully the next phase of chemo will be easier and I will get back to some sort of normalcy in my life.

Malinda

A woman that had just started training with the nearby club started chemo at the end of Jan. It beat her up pretty badly, but she’s now back in the gym, slowly but surely. She says the meds still make her feel gross, but she’s determined to get her butt back :slight_smile:

Stay strong Malinda! Your numbers will be back up in no time!

So, I only have another month! That would be great. When did she finish chemo? I really can’t wait to get my butt back! I miss it. as well as my legs, my abs and my back…they all seem to be missing in action.

She finished chemo two weeks ago. She started her first round the Monday after my meet, so Jan 26th I think. She hasn’t tried squatting yet, just doing some lighter leg press. She was benching just the bar today. Trying to get some endurance cuz she tires really easily. Hers was all in her uterus, ovaries, etc so it hurts to bend over. She compared her ass to “loose baggage” and said she was contemplating wearing adult diapers to make it look like she had a butt again.

How come that is always the first place we lose weight when we’re sick? I had an appendectomy several years ago and I swear I lost 20lbs, 15 of it in my butt after being in the hospital for 10 days. It comes back though, don’t worry :wink:

I thought of you and your fight when I found out this week that a co-worker has stage iv testicular that has metastasized in his liver and lungs as well :frowning: He’s got a great attitude though and told me that he would beat me at the 10K charity run our team is running in August…[/quote]

Great attitude! Tell him I wish him well and to Fight the Good fight. Also if you pm me an email I will send you some links he might find helpful…

Thanks for the glimer of hope… I still have 12 more weeks of chemo, but atleast I know that there is hope after I am done.

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Hi Malinda,

I haven’t read anything on this forum in along time. I’m at a loss for anything that hasn’t been said. You have long been inspirational to me and all I can say is cancer picked THE WRONG woman. Your strength is truly amazing to me.

Angela

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Tonights training session — SQUATS

Knee sleeves

Bar x 8
115 x 6
Sleeves and wrist wraps
145 x 3
170 x 3
185 x 3
200 x 3
Belt, sleeves and wrist wraps
215 x 3

I got really dizzy after this set, so I stopped here.

Thanks for the kind words Angela.

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Yesterday at work I did do bleachers…50 in 30.49.56 .
1 5 28 61
2 6 21 45
3 6 14 71
4 6 20 04
5 6 24 70

Tonight’s training…Bench

bar x 8
115 x 6
Wrist wraps
140 x 5
150 x 3
160 x 3
170 x 3

Done here…hopefully next week I will feel up to adding a few thing after the main compound lifts.

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Tonight’s Training… Dead lift

135 x 8
185 x 6
225 x 4
275 x 3
315 x 3 These were hard for some reason
315 x 3 This set went much better than the last
325 x 3…

I have come to the conclusion that it is true, when you cut your hair, you lose your strength…

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[quote]Firebug9 wrote:
Tonight’s Training… Dead lift

135 x 8
185 x 6
225 x 4
275 x 3
315 x 3 These were hard for some reason
315 x 3 This set went much better than the last
325 x 3…

I have come to the conclusion that it is true, when you cut your hair, you lose your strength… [/quote]

LOL for some reason that made me laugh!

You are doing great keeping those spirits up and doing what you can when you can! You have all the positive vibs I can send coming your way.

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I just read through 4 pages of this.
I am speechless- you are amazing.
Very inspirational
thank you for baring it all.

kmc

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[quote]Firebug9 wrote:
Tonight’s Training… Dead lift

135 x 8
185 x 6
225 x 4
275 x 3
315 x 3 These were hard for some reason
315 x 3 This set went much better than the last
325 x 3…

I have come to the conclusion that it is true, when you cut your hair, you lose your strength… [/quote]

Does that apply to leg hair and whatnot because I’m looking for any excuse to let it run wild. If it will add even 10lbs to my squat I’d do it.

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[quote]ouroboro_s wrote:
Firebug9 wrote:
Tonight’s Training… Dead lift

135 x 8
185 x 6
225 x 4
275 x 3
315 x 3 These were hard for some reason
315 x 3 This set went much better than the last
325 x 3…

I have come to the conclusion that it is true, when you cut your hair, you lose your strength…

Does that apply to leg hair and whatnot because I’m looking for any excuse to let it run wild. If it will add even 10lbs to my squat I’d do it.[/quote]

LOL, not sure since I have lost most of my hair. I will let you know as it starts to come back ;-).

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Today was the Central Texas Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event. I did the 5k event – walked, not runned. It took me 1 hour and 15 minutes to finish. I only stopped once – had to take a potty break. Other than the weather it was a good time! Drizzled most of the morning, raining some before we started to walk, then when we were finished, the bottom fell out of the clouds. Was not the fastest on the course but was not the last one in either :wink:

Oh, and the best part, I raised over $2500.00 for breast cancer research…was only beat by one other person.

Good day all in all!

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Way to go, Malinda!

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It sounds like the day went well for you and everyone involved. It must be a great feeling.

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Way to go, indeed! Awesome job!

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Thanks PMPM, Outboro, and Chrysalis! IT was fun and I am glad I finished. Did better than I expected to do.

Today’s Training…Bench

Bar x 8
115 x 6
145 x 3
155 x 3
165 x 3
175 x 3
135 x 8

Cable Row 3 x 10 70, 80, 80

Stopped there…going to try and add assistance work each training session, but I will have to play it by ear each time.

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[quote]Firebug9 wrote:

Oh, and the best part, I raised over $2500.00 for breast cancer research…was only beat by one other person.

Good day all in all![/quote]

That’s great! Your effort in the gym follows you everywhere. Hope you’re feeling 100% soon.

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Hang in there.

i’ll see you on the platform soon!

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Thanks Yo Momma and Jack! I just keep doing what I can do…

Tonights Training – Squats

Knee sleeves
bar x 8
115 x 6
160 x 3
185 x 2
Belt and knee sleeves
215 x 2
230 x 2

I have two more squat sessions before my meet, so singles next week and then doubles for my opener the next. Just hoping the chemo drugs cooperate with me :wink:

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[quote]Firebug9 wrote:

I have two more squat sessions before my meet, so singles next week and then doubles for my opener the next. Just hoping the chemo drugs cooperate with me ;-)[/quote]

Wait…am I the only one that didn’t know you were training for a meet again? When is it?

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[quote]Firebug9 wrote:
Thanks Yo Momma and Jack! I just keep doing what I can do…

Tonights Training – Squats

Knee sleeves
bar x 8
115 x 6
160 x 3
185 x 2
Belt and knee sleeves
215 x 2
230 x 2

I have two more squat sessions before my meet, so singles next week and then doubles for my opener the next. Just hoping the chemo drugs cooperate with me ;-)[/quote]

What meet are you doing and when is it?