Band of Brothers, I am back

JayMot said...

I AM GOING TO WIN! I AM GOING TO SURVIVE! I AM GOING TO LIVE! I AM GOING TO THRIVE!

That's right, JayMot, not just survive, but thrive.


I do believe you will be interested in this free online publication of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, titled "Nutrition, Exercise and Prostate Cancer." Besides being filled with great ideas for PC patients, it includes this definition of thrivership:

What is thrivership? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines thriver as one who progresses toward a goal despite circumstances, and flourishes. The diagnosis of prostate cancer can lead you in one of two directions. Some will react to this diagnosis with a sense of resignation and fatalism. This view can lead to helplessness — waiting for the other shoe of cancer recurrence or progression to drop. On the other hand, thrivership puts you in the driver’s seat — making you as vital to your care and treatment as any doctor or nurse. You may have had prostate cancer, but now you are in charge of your life, adopting new healthy habits and enjoying each day to its fullest. As a prostate cancer thriver, you can use the latest knowledge about nutrition and exercise to improve your overall health and quality of life. Your diagnosis of prostate cancer can be the beginning of a healthier lifestyle.

Here's the link: www.pcf.org/atf/cf/%7B7c77d6a2-5859-4d60-af47-132fd0f85892%7D/NUTRITION_EXERCISE_GUIDE.PDF

Post Edited (JackH) : 4/27/2016 11:21:01 AM (GMT-6)

J, I felt exactly as you describe in the last paragraphs of that post. I hated getting up,in the morning, it's a drag, I know. Sh!t, we all know. And it's good to verbalized it, especially here, because we've all been in your shoes.
But your right, you have a good chance of winning. And you've done the work and seem to have a high conviction in your decision, which is a big plus. It helps you go into this with confidence.

June 1st will come sooner than you think. Turn the wait into a positive. You've got a month to work yourself into shape, which will make the recovery easier. Walk /run 4 miles a day. Do crunches. And on June 1st they'll be operating on a guy that will be hard to knock down.
You've got this. Pop a Xanax if you have to. Find a distraction. This will go ok for you.

Jay, Jay, Jay......Head up amigo. This should be easier for ya.....you only have to do your part, and let everyone else do their part.

Just remeber to show up, and bring your prostate with you. They will do all the rest...