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Should i get an esophagectomy?

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Jul 7, 2025 | Replies (37)

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Hi RK. I'm no expert in dealing with overwhelm, but I am using this story to help me when the fear of what is about to happen rises. Four wealthy fellows decide to build an upscale golf course in Calcutta to donate to the less fortunate. They hire local contractors and create a magnificent 18 hole facility. The four of them T off only to have monkeys steal the balls. The first guy thinks by feeding them they will ignore the balls, but instead they just tell all their relatives and create an even bigger problem. The second guy decides on a high fence, but the monkeys do what monkeys do and climb the fence. The third guy is my favorite of all, he suggests ( on seeing that the monkeys lose interest and drop the balls) that they make a new rule. Golfers will hit from wherever the monkey drops their ball. So my idea to help me through the overwhelm is to 'play' whatever comes my way from where I am, and give up the idea that I can control anything. One moment/ball at a time wherever and whenever happens. Warm regards, and thanks for the good wishes too.

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Thank you Sabona,
Your analogy is well received.
The clock is ticking. Hopefully I lose interest in thinking about things that are out of my control.

- Best
Rick K