Don't laugh but I have a pump question...
Can you golf with the pump?
Thanks!
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Golf
When I was under treatment, I would not have been able to golf with the pump. You either have to attach the pump bag around your waist or carry it with a shoulder strap. It is rather large and wasn't comfortable for me to wear around my waist so I just used the shoulder strap which would have made swinging a golf club impossible. Also, with the connection to your port, swinging you arm may cause a problem with the needle in staying placed well in your port. Good Luck!0 -
I'm an avid golfer...
definitely would not have played golf while hooked up to the pump. The port connection is good but i wouldn't risk an accidental disconnect. They give you that hazmat suit (for cleaning up spills) for a reason I do know 2 people who had mishaps just while sleeping...My swing got weird while I had my port in...and once I got used to it, my swing got weirder still when it was removed 3 years later!!! Golf is great, I got out there as often as I felt up to it, the course will be there whenever you feel strong and wanting to do something "normal"...getting better is the goal.
Laurie0 -
golf and pump
I get my pump on every other Tuesday and it comes off Thursdays... so i have it for about 3 full days.
and, as for golf. YES. I've been out for golf several times and no problems.
i take it easy on the swing and don't swing as hard as i used to..... but my doc said... "listen to your body, and don't push it".
so the first time, i went to the range by myself to make sure there wouldn't be problems...
i started by putting, and then moved up the golf bag from the PW's to 9, 8, 7.... and then a fairway driver. (i figure if i pull out the big driver, thank i'd want to kill it.)
when i play with my son... i play his drives. but, i'll hit a driver off the t-box.
remember, no two poeple are the same and no treatments or locations of the ports are the same.
"listen to your body!"
and give it a try.0 -
I don't see why not, now
I don't see why not, now swimming I would not recommend0 -
swimming... yes.christinecarl said:I don't see why not, now
I don't see why not, now swimming I would not recommend
you can swim. I use water proof tape on the bag and frame it... and I also wear a UV protected swim shirt that includes long sleeves to protect from the sun.
there are specific swim wear for swimmers with the bag.
try these sites:
http://www.stealthbelt.com/index.html
http://www.whiterosecollection.com/acatalog/Swimwear.html0 -
Well I stand corrected, Ijoemetz said:swimming... yes.
you can swim. I use water proof tape on the bag and frame it... and I also wear a UV protected swim shirt that includes long sleeves to protect from the sun.
there are specific swim wear for swimmers with the bag.
try these sites:
http://www.stealthbelt.com/index.html
http://www.whiterosecollection.com/acatalog/Swimwear.html
Well I stand corrected, I was afraid it even shower with the pump attached0 -
I can'tHelen321 said:Sorry, I laughed! And you
Sorry, I laughed! And you helped me more than I can help you since I have no idea. I really needed that laugh. Have fun playing golf=)
play the violin wearing the pump, either.
Of course I can't play it without it, either. ;-)0 -
lol Too much!JayhawkDan said:I can't
play the violin wearing the pump, either.
Of course I can't play it without it, either. ;-)
lol Too much!0 -
no i didnt golf
Hi... sorry you had to find us but glad you did. I don't think golfing would be a good idea, because of the needle, tubing. I had a belt with a pouch. It was like a little back brace. Something else....u don't want to get too sweaty under your tegaderm....bacteria issues maybe? Luckily its only 48 hrs....mine was usually done in 45. I was lucky Dr. Hubby was able to flush port, then snap huber needle out. You could practice your putting....good luck friend.
Wow after reading all the comments above, I feel stupid! But for me, just me, I didn't do it. Probably missed score of my life!!! LOL0 -
Chemo packgolf_gal said:no i didnt golf
Hi... sorry you had to find us but glad you did. I don't think golfing would be a good idea, because of the needle, tubing. I had a belt with a pouch. It was like a little back brace. Something else....u don't want to get too sweaty under your tegaderm....bacteria issues maybe? Luckily its only 48 hrs....mine was usually done in 45. I was lucky Dr. Hubby was able to flush port, then snap huber needle out. You could practice your putting....good luck friend.
Wow after reading all the comments above, I feel stupid! But for me, just me, I didn't do it. Probably missed score of my life!!! LOL
Just another thought. I was exhausted, totally flattened after the pack was disconnected. So maybe for tge time being a gentler outdoor activity?0
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