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FlyersFan68

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Your Input.
« on: February 17, 2009, 09:52:17 am »
I haven't played hockey seriously since age 31. I just turned 40. I was diagnosed with AN at 34 and had it removed at 35. I feel good for 40 despite a few extra pounds. There's a local group of guys (over 30) that play hockey and invited me to play as goalie. It seems that most of the guys are early 30's. I play sports once in a while with my son and his friends on weekends (football, baseball, street hockey). My son is encouraging me to join and deep down I would really welcome the fun and excercise. He plays too in a youth hockey league. Has anyone else resumed playing hockey or any other major sport since surgery. One half says "don't bother" while the other half says "don't deny yourself the fun". I have to ask the best people in the world for advice..Should I play or should I step back? Thanks...
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« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2009, 10:10:12 am »
I think you should go for it. There's no way to find out if it is too much unless you try. If it is too much, you can decide later whether or not to drop out. If not, you'll be helping yourself stay fit while having a great time.

I have resumed weight training since my surgery, and although I'm not back to the point I was beforehand, I'm doing a lot more than I was six months ago.

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« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2009, 10:40:47 am »
Quote from: FlyersFan68 on February 17, 2009, 09:52:17 am
One half says "don't bother" while the other half says "don't deny yourself the fun".

I vote the latter option.  If you're not up to it, your body will let you know.  At least you can give it a try.

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« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2009, 11:49:05 am »
Count me as 3..  I say do it and let your body tell you to stop.  Have fun!

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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2009, 12:01:16 pm »
GO FOR IT!!!  Your body will tell you if you shouldn't be doing it...or a trip to the ER - just kidding!!  ;D  You'll have a helmet on so that is a check (they told me to be careful with the head and balance - especially on hard surfaces = ice).  How is your tracking/eyesight?  That would be the only thing I would worry about being goalie b/c I have trouble with depth perseption.  You won't know until you give it a whirl!! 
Good Luck and let us know how it goes!

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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2009, 12:06:43 pm »
I agree!  You'll never know until you try it!  And if it doesn't seem to work out for you, at least you'll know you gave it a shot!

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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2009, 12:24:32 pm »
No question, go for it!  Enjoy and let us know how it goes, ok!

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« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2009, 02:09:11 pm »
I say go for it. You never know until you try. In my book, it's almost always better to do "something" instead of "nothing.

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« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2009, 02:40:09 pm »
FlyersFan68,
 Go for it, definitely.  I still play some pickup basketball after AN treatment, and I'm older than you are.  The first few times you play you may pay for it with muscle soreness the next few days, while the 30 somethings are ready to go again.  :)  But this will also get you in better shape while having fun.
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« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2009, 04:40:59 pm »
Flyersfan,
If you don't go for it I will personally come find you and kick your butt!

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« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2009, 08:52:39 pm »
I am not a member of the illustrious postie crowd so my opinion mightn't count.

However, I got on skates for the first time in almost 15 years this past weekend with my little ones.  I was never a very good skater so wasn't sure what would happen when I hit the ice.  Thankfully, I didn't fall or crush a kid on the ice.  I have even done a bit of research into joining a woman's shinny league (for beginners) on an outdoor rink.  I skate OK - with a bit of padding, and a fair bit more practice, I think I would have an awesome time as long as it is beginners.

The mom in my has to say - please wear a helmet.  The shinny games don't seem to mandate helmets - I think the real hockey leagues have their heads screwed on a bit tighter and hopefully will mandate wearing helmets.  REgardless, be a geek wear a helmet and go play hockey.


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« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2009, 08:05:42 am »
I personally have never played hockey - hell, I can't even skate  :P - but I say go for it!

At least give it a try.  IMO you are never too old to do something you enjoy.

So lace up your skates!

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FlyersFan68

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« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2009, 01:44:10 pm »
I was reluctant to post this at first but glad I did and cannot believe the great advice and encouragement you all gave. Thanks a million.
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« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2009, 03:02:08 pm »
I haven't had surgery yet but do have some balance issues and my son is also a Hockey player and I play in the driveway with him and its great exercises so I'd say go for it....but really the Flyers??????   lol

Good luck to you from a Loyal Blue Shirt Faithful....Rangers Fan!!!!
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« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2009, 11:28:12 am »
Quote from: FlyersFan68 on February 18, 2009, 01:44:10 pm
I was reluctant to post this at first but glad I did and cannot believe the great advice and encouragement you all gave.

So does this mean we can expect some pictures - or video - of a game sometime in the near future?  ;)

Jan
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I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways
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