Need a Bit of Encouragement....

[SoCalHacker]

Well, Im a 60 year player, was really good in high school (when golf was pretty rag tag) then settled in to a decades long 12ish index guy...retired in 2021, now playing 2-3 times a week...I'm a muni guy ...2 weeks ago (after never being sick ever other than the usual flu, bum knee, some arthritis) I suffered a medical emergency and was in the hospital for 9 days in a row...I'm home now with congestive heart failure and Afib...I being well taken care of by my doctors, family and friends ...I've been home since last Sat night.

 

I am afraid that my golf obsession is coming to an end...I want to stay connected to the game that has given me so much value over my entire life since I was 5 years old...

[iacas]

I'm not a doctor (we have a few here), but I'm glad you're still around and able to post. I don't know that I'd settle for the end of your life on the golf course, even if it's riding in a cart or just playing shorter holes even just visiting the course to hit some putts. Or chipping and putting in your back yard when you can. There are a lot of ways to stay in touch with the game.

[SoCalHacker]

It could be a huge overreaction - I'm on the mend and now I'm "that guy" who has a bag full of meds...I have rolled a few putts in the house and am watching the Hero and DP on golf channel... Just a fear I guess of never getting out again...thanks for the encouragement... Good and bad days emotionally since I've been home

[dennyjones]

Volunteer some time with the First Tee.  It will help kids learn golf and keep you in touch with the game.    

Like Erik said, don't give up on the game.   

I can share that there are good days and bad days but remember, we all have many things to be thankful for even when life hands us lemons.   Keep pushing, do the PT they suggest, and don't short-change yourself.   You are stronger than you believe.

[SoCalHacker]

Many thanks Denny!  I am trying to avoid the pity party, but sometimes when I'm alone with my thoughts Im overwhelmed... First Tee is a great idea!  Thanks for the support!

[bkuehn1952]

15 hours ago, SoCalHacker said:

I am afraid that my golf obsession is coming to an end...

Maybe your playing days are over, maybe not. Give it some time. Sometimes we surprise ourselves. We are all more resilient than we think. There is still a lot of golf in your future. It may or may not include playing, but golf is not done with you.

 

[SoCalHacker]

46 minutes ago, bkuehn1952 said:

Maybe your playing days are over, maybe not. Give it some time. Sometimes we surprise ourselves. We are all more resilient than we think. There is still a lot of golf in your future. It may or may not include playing, but golf is not done with you.

 

Thanks so much!  I want to be out there with the fellas, but I want to get better and be around for the fam...and I'm learning - watching golf, reading about golf, hitting a few rug putts - I can still be a golfer!  But I have some bad moments - appreciate the thoughts ! 

[TN94z]

I agree with there being many aspects in which you could still be connected to golf IF you weren't able to play. I would try my best to not give up on playing yet though. Give it some time, be as positive as you can be (I know that is easier said than done sometimes), and try not to mentally give up on it. 

[SoCalHacker]

Thanks Bryan! Working on it! But yes, good and bad days/hours

[CarlSpackler]

Two summers ago, my dad spent 3-4 months going back and forth from hospital to rehab. Sadly, it was his cholesterol meds causing muscle atrophy that kicked it off. At any rate, we weren’t sure he would be around very long let alone play golf again. Long story short, my son and I played a round with him this past summer, and he whipped us both. Never say never. 

[SoCalHacker]

Great to hear!  Im trying (slowly) to get back out there and this community has been very helpful - FORE