'I was depleted' Countryfile's Julia Bradbury could 'barely lift arms' after mastectomy

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Countryfile presenter has spoken in a new interview about the operation and how she could "barely lift her arms" following the surgery.Julia has been very open about her breast cancer journey to increase awareness since she was first diagnosed in September last year.Speaking in a new interview about her love for the outdoors, she revealed: "When I had my mastectomy I was very depleted, and I could barely move - I could barely lift my arms."But I made sure every single day, post my operation, that I was outside."Even if it was five minutes, walking to the end of the garden and just sitting there."Then I’d gradually walk a bit further and then I’d make it to the park, and that was a big deal at the time."This is where I was really pushing myself physically now because I was back out there, and it was massively healing, rejuvenating and helpful but I also found being outdoors incredibly soothing from an emotional point of view", she told GO Outdoors.Julia is currently enjoying a family holiday in Greece after her recent reconstruction surgery.She looked incredible in a bright yellow two-piece bikini set, posing alongside her daughter.She went make-up free, flaunting her youthful complexion, while keeping her hair tucked away in a neat ponytail.The TV personality then posted another picture sunbathing in a red bikini on the beach waving to the camera.She captioned the video: "Making memories.So grateful for this time with my family."Greece always leaves a feeling of home and more."The mastectomy surgery Julia underwent in October removed her breast plus two lymph glands.She previously spoke about the process in a video on her socials last month, where she left time for reflection."I'm in my little garden.