Any Golfers?

Phil
First of all.....welcome to this board....always think it is one lousey way to meet people but there you go. Please do not consider you question trivial....as far as i can see there is no trivial question....especially in the beginning like you are not with colon cancer. I would think if you have a resection that golf would not be on the list for at least three weeks.....I am not a golfer so i will others chime in as they will. I am just thinking the abdominal twisting plus the stamina required maybe would not be just the thing.

As to the chemo....that is not so easy. Everyone here has a personal reaction to their chemo. I have done lots and lots over the course of 8 years. Some days a walk is just what you need. I found the couch is always attractive but really it does not make you feel that much better. If you cleared your plate you might feel less pressure about letting your friend down and then if you have to do chemo....you can wait and see how you feel.

all the very best.....glad to have you here.....

maggie

Lovekitties said:

Hi Phil
I think 3 weeks out from surgery would be optimistic for 2 reasons.

When I had my surgery it was 6 weeks before release to drive a car.

There is also the need to not stress the abdominal area. Not only will there be internal stitches but also external staples, if you have traditional major cut surgery the abdominal muscles will need time to heal.

It sounds like you are an avid golfer and it would be hard to give it up this year. Is there some position you can hold that will let you be on the fringes as you feel up to it? Maybe collecting and verifying the scores at the 19th hole...lol.

Best bet is to ask your questions to your surgeon who I am sure will have his own 'rules' for recovery.

Just remember, the better you mind your manners after surgery the better your chances of not having any residual effects.

Marie who loves kitties

When I first saw your post I
When I first saw your post I wondered if you lived in my area as I heard an ad yesterday on the radio to register for a charity golf tournament for colon cancer sponsored by Anne Murray I don't golf. Everything depends on the extent of your surgery as to how much you will be able to do. I was cut from just below the rib cage all the way down. I had surgery end of December, in June I lifted a case of water bottles as it was softball season for my kids. Then in August I lifted a 50 lb. bag of carrots for my horses...I now have a hernia above my belly button up to between my ribs. As a mom you tend to go shopping and lug stuff I shouldn't have been picking up I suppose. If you're going to need chemo. everyone reacts to chemo. differently. I was on Folfiri, and I was able to work, shop, basically do what I would typically do, there was diarrhea controlled with meds. and fatigue certainly set in, fatigue seemed to happen on disconnect day from the 48 pump. I don't know if you even have discussed any chemo with doctors yet, but some regimines have you hooked up to a pump for 48 hours after you have bi-weekly infusions at the chemo. centre. If your golf dates happen to fall on days you're hooked to a pump I don't know how this would go, you'd probably get a port in your chest and the tube runs up to your chest and is hooked up with a needle for 48 hours, bottle sits in a fanny pack around your waist, during that time you're typically on steroids too, in my case I'd be a tad wired. So, basically there are so many factors that you'll have to find out first, the extent of the surgery you will need, and whether or not you'll require chemo. I'm assuming they have not staged you yet. Nice to meet you

My vote is play golf and get
My vote is play golf and get someone to be back up on days you can't play. Golf is treatment for the mind. My husband played last summer during chemo treatment. I am hoping and praying to get him back out there soon. I regret all those times I bitc-ed about all the golf he played. I think it was those 8 hour rounds of golf that got him in trouble. Lisa

keep playing
Hi Phil..I am sorry you are in the cancer world now..I am stage 4 with mets to lungs and liver..no surgery but on on 33rd round of chemo..started paying again because my doc wanted me to walk so why not walk on golf course..at first I could only make it 7 holes before my hips and back got too sore and tight..now I can play 9 easy and 18 if I ride..the most important thing I found is the mental benefits..you are in the moment and it gives your mind a break from the nightmare..my golfball doesn't know I have cancer and it is quite refreshing to not think of cancer if only for a while..I tried hitting balls with the pump on but not advised..I had to hit more club when I was weak but I have two holes in one since I was dx..my hcp is down to a 4 and I am so happy to have golf back in my life..you can chip and putt when you are weak to get ready when you are stronger..make adjustments and adapt just like you do in life..sometimes you are in the fairway and sometimes in the woods just like life..all you can do in both is find it and hit it again my friend..fight smart and fight hard and never ever stop playing the best game in the world..good luck in our battle Phil..fairways and greens..sean

flyguide said:

keep playing
Hi Phil..I am sorry you are in the cancer world now..I am stage 4 with mets to lungs and liver..no surgery but on on 33rd round of chemo..started paying again because my doc wanted me to walk so why not walk on golf course..at first I could only make it 7 holes before my hips and back got too sore and tight..now I can play 9 easy and 18 if I ride..the most important thing I found is the mental benefits..you are in the moment and it gives your mind a break from the nightmare..my golfball doesn't know I have cancer and it is quite refreshing to not think of cancer if only for a while..I tried hitting balls with the pump on but not advised..I had to hit more club when I was weak but I have two holes in one since I was dx..my hcp is down to a 4 and I am so happy to have golf back in my life..you can chip and putt when you are weak to get ready when you are stronger..make adjustments and adapt just like you do in life..sometimes you are in the fairway and sometimes in the woods just like life..all you can do in both is find it and hit it again my friend..fight smart and fight hard and never ever stop playing the best game in the world..good luck in our battle Phil..fairways and greens..sean

Can u sub?
Today is the first day of my golf league. I am recovering from 2 major lung/liver nets surgeries.
I hope to get back out there when I can. I have chemo to follow so that may hold me back.
Find out your treatment plan and get back out there!
I am aiming for fall :-) You will be back out there soon!
Prayers for your quick recovery!

danker said:

Phil
I would wait "till next year. If you get diarrhea from the chemo, it might be a problem when you are out on the fifth hole!!!
Sorry you are joining us,but wish you well. We can survive this you know.

We both will be golfing again!
I don't know how the sun/heat affects us if we are on chemo.
Going to ask my oncologist when I see her for Schedule.
I always has concern of using bathroom when on the course and modified my
diet on those days.
Hope all is well and keep us posted on your treatment.
Sincerely-Barb