Testing the attitude

Posted bybobnrobertsPosted inUncategorized

You might know that I am a positive attitude guy, but having just had surgery on my left hand my resolve to be positive has been dented.

Down to one hand, in a manageable level, but unable to feel anything was disheartening. For 24 hours after getting cut lose from out patient the arm was nothing but dead weight with no control or feeling.

I am able to function one handed but some things are hard and one not easily possible.

Now 48 hours later pains but tolerable. Sleeping lots, get up for bathroom, eat some then rest or doze. Similar to when knees replaced but hampered with one hand, not my primary hand but since ambidextrous able. Has given me a greater respect for those with one functioning hand/arm.

Well the positive outlook is gaining and pounding out the dents as usual.

Remember ‘as you think: you are’ so be positive!

Published by bobnroberts

I am a retired Controls Engineer, Teacher and Code Officer. While in teaching I worked with students in crisis. This taught me to listen. Before all that I had Testicular Cancer in 1975 . In both cases I had radiation but for the Prostate it was much more detailed, sophisticated, and focal. My initial Prostate Cancer, Gleason 9 aggressive, treatment included Radiation and Hormone therapy. I am now on my third round of treatments. Yes the Cancer has returned but no spreading so far. PET scans, bone scans, MRI and lots of xrays under my belt. Along the way I wrote a book about my Cancer experience, titled the same as this Blog. I need to share my thoughts on Cancer and life in general. Life is too precious to spend it angry, in pain, with fear, and doubts. All I am trying to do is help others with Cancer be better.

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