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What is it you like about basketball? Since it’s a heart condition, perhaps a video game will have similar qualities that you like about basketball?

But to answer your question - yes, you should definitely listen to your doctor and stop playing basketball.

basketball is my life.. running the mile every morning… playing the music rly loud in my i-pod when i run round the court shooting hoops.. I practice with mates from 16-21 everyday….
How can i stop this from one day to the nxt?

I CANT LET IT GO.. ITS WHAT DEFINES ME…

You’ll have to find new ways to define yourself. You don’t want DEAD to define you.

Look at it like this: you challenged and built up your physical skills, now it’s time to challenge and build up your mental skills.

Chameleon wrote:
Look at it like this: you challenged and built up your physical skills, now it’s time to challenge and build up your mental skills.

True but easier said then done

okay so what did the doctor say you CAN do? he just didnt say ouca nt play basketball anymore he said……… no basketball however, you can…..

he said
basket ball vs, death

you pick

have you considered coaching basketball? You could probably be an assistant coach, or even a referi (spelling? sorry)

talk to your coach about what you could do to still be apart of the team, but without all of the work.

Anonymous wrote:

Chameleon wrote:
Look at it like this: you challenged and built up your physical skills, now it’s time to challenge and build up your mental skills.

True but easier said then done

Everything is easier said than done. It sounds to me like you really have no choice in this matter. If your doctor told you to stop playing basketball because of your heart condition, what choice do you have?

Hi,

Lucas coaches b-ball.. you should see what options you have..

Dont give up on life, just cuz u can’t play b-ball..theres too many butterflies out der’

hugz

Yes you should listen, you should also ask and find out what exercise you can do. What sort of treatments you need, can you get better from your condition etc.
If you have to give up basketball, it is not the end of everything, it is the start of something new.
You have learnt to fight through the game you love so much, it has taught you this for a reason. Now is the reason and the time to impliment what it has taught you.
Use the strengths you have gained from playing basketball to help you overcome your illness.

I like th coaching aspect- while you are not playing you are not giving it up. I think you need another appointment wiht the doc. Okay doc- no basketball what is it that I CAN do physically…. can ridebikes, can I play softball on a once a week team…. etc… ask him for options. Can I work out? can I still run if it is for only 3 miles a day. IF he says no to any of these things listen to him. Good coaches have passion for the sport you are pssionette, start there.

You are going to be okay. My husband had to give up almost all sports due to too many injuries he was upset and depressed for a long TIME. He is an athlete all the way,loves basketball too. He now coaches it. HE had to find some other things he always wanted to try… he is now taking guitar lessons for something different. While he was not as serious as you, he realized that he had to change his life or there was apossiility that he would not be here for our kids. You sound young enough to not have kids yet…. theres so much out there for you to experience and become passionete about.

What about golf? WOW is it hard and a challenge and something you can focus on too

Believe its all meant to be, there is a reason for everything. It will become apparent one day why you were denied basketball at this stage in your life.You will move on and you will never look back. Imagine if you were blind, you would not play or watch basketball !!! Playing is only a small part you can experience. Perhaps look at still making basketball your life without playing. You can write, talk, debate, coach, watch, learn, inspire,, promote, sell, etc etc ect, basketball.

I will try talk to Coach on Monday.. Hope he’ll hear me out. Thanx guyz

no no no, YOU will help YOU out, your results will come from you not others, success will not come from sympathy it will come from ressilience, hopr you understand im not being hard

wayneandc wrote:
no no no, YOU will help YOU out, your results will come from you not others, success will not come from sympathy it will come from ressilience, hopr you understand im not being hard

I didnt say HELP I said HEAR me out… I never asked for sympathy or anything.. I said I would figure something out… Dude, dont write so harsh…read more carefully…

Glad you decided to do something possitive, I have a feeling it will go well for you. I hope it does.

Yes fully understand, misread your post, do appologise,