OT Getting old sucks

[AGRforever]

I’m one of the younger ones here lol.

I wore a back brace today which allowed me to walk. Still scared to lift anything with any degree of weight to it.

Stay healthy my friends

[JR44]

I'm almost 60 - Had a heart attack in August & docs placed a stent.  I honestly thought it was acid reflux, but my family made me go to the doctor, doctor sent me to the ER. 99% blocked in one of my coronary arteries (NOT the widowmaker)

IF any of you THINK it's just GERD, do yourself a favor and get it checked out. I've had better health than I deserve, but yeah - it's starting to catch up to me now. Stopped soda, butter, adding salt & eating salads much more (barf) still, it's nice to still be above ground. Trying to lower my stress levels, and just can't watch the Vikings any more.  I get updates on the games, but if I watch my BP will undoubtedly quadruple.

Err on the side of caution friends - be well.

60 now and had a similar experience 10 years ago, thought it indigestion, was working out at the time and it was not inhibiting my workout, so figured I was fine, the pain wouldn't stop, next morning fortunately an angel was watching over me, had an out of town business meeting canceled, so called doctor to ask about indigestion medications and he said to come in, found out had a heart attack and was in surgery that evening, it was my widowmaker, 3 stents, I was really lucky.  

I was in shock cause I have always been health fanatic, meticulous with my eating and workout regularly.  But have bad family genes, cardiologist scolded me for not being on a heavy statin, even though all my metrics were good with the healthy lifestyle, he said with my family history, I needed to be way under the norm.  The good news is 10 years later doing great, no issues with the meds, my numbers are really low, my cardio workouts are as good as they have ever been and I still push the weights pretty hard, honestly do not feel any different than I did in my 20s, 30s.

Agree with Vanguard, make sure you keep up with your checkups and take the meds if needed.

[Vanguard83]

Thanks for sharing JR - Appreciate you brother

[BigAl99]

About to be 70 and am following things closely.  I am on a PAAS trial (Physical Activity and Aging Study), it creates a data base of activity and response metrics till you die.  They do a vascular ultrasound panel which identified blockages, >90% and recommended that I follow up with my physician.  I did and was told "it's under control"  after their CAT scans.  I live in a piss poor state for medical care, Iowa, but trust my doctor.  Not sure what to do next, if anything.  Perhaps a new NFL team may help,  SB vs mortality timeline thing.  

Funny how that mortality thing creeps up on you, and it feel's okay.  I went to Menards and got a pack of three roller pan liners, but accidentally got three packs of three.  I returned 2 of the set's and just said, without thinking, that nine liners were more than I would need for the rest of my life.  The young lady looked at me uncomfortably and I told her that it was good because I hate painting.

[1VikesFan]

About to be 70 and am following things closely.  I am on a PAAS trial (Physical Activity and Aging Study), it creates a data base of activity and response metrics till you die.  They do a vascular ultrasound panel which identified blockages, >90% and recommended that I follow up with my physician.  I did and was told "it's under control"  after their CAT scans.  I live in a piss poor state for medical care, Iowa, but trust my doctor.  Not sure what to do next, if anything.  Perhaps a new NFL team may help,  SB vs mortality timeline thing.  

Funny how that mortality thing creeps up on you, and it feel's okay.  I went to Menards and got a pack of three roller pan liners, but accidentally got three packs of three.  I returned 2 of the set's and just said, without thinking, that nine liners were more than I would need for the rest of my life.  The young lady looked at me uncomfortably and I told her that it was good because I hate painting.

I too am almost 70 and live in Iowa. Fortunately I am relatively healthy because like you said, Iowa's health care is definitely lacking.

[greediron]

I'm mid 60's and had bladder cancer in remission for 3 years with immunotherapy...F'er reoccured this Spring with a vengeance.

So no choice but to have bladder/prostate and 31 lymph nodes removed this summer...WHAM!

Urology is where you go to save your life and say goodbye to your youth.

Stay on top of your check-ups is all I can say - and dont smoke. PSA is a good tool even if it ain't perfect. 7 of 10 men will have prostate cancer in their 70's, 8 of 10 in their 80s and if you make it to 90? Well, you'll probably have prostate cancer. 

On top of that I got gifted with a hernia surgery 3 weeks ago. Walking around very gingerly these days.

Somedays are a struggle, but overall I have MUCH gratitude for my care team, family, awesome friends/neighbors and to be alive.

"Old age ain't no place for sissies"
Bette Davis

 Cancer sucks worse thank all old age stuff put together.  Glad you are still here and keeping up the fight.

I love pulling a muscle trying to put on a sock or as MB said, reaching for the seatbelt.  I still work on the property, move trees and all that, but that weird little bend or twist can get me.

I love your urology quote.  Minor surgery with that guy recently.  Recovery sucks.  

Weird side note, the nurses at the surgery center sent a "hope you have a speedy recovery" card.  That was a bit strange considering the surgery.  Felt a bit too personal.

[Montana Tom]

Looks like I am the senior member here, so respect your elders.
I turned 70 this year and frankly am in better shape than I was 10-15 years ago.
I worked at dropping a bit of weight about 2-3 years ago...dropped a pants size and got my balance back.
Regular gym workouts 4-5 mornings a week. Helps me sleep better and I can stack hay bales better today than 30 years ago (not that I want to).
Firewood seemed easier this year...about five FULL cords cut, split and stacked, ready for a Montana winter.

Something that motivates me...I've seen two different studies now that prove that weight/resistance training has an impact on extending life span. One of the studies was by a cardiologist that assumed that it was good diet and genetics. A study of 10,000 ppl proved him very wrong.

So yeah, a body in motion stays in motion. Don't stop, don't sit.

And while you're up, would you get me a beer?

[hogjowlsjohnny]

Looks like I am the senior member here, so respect your elders.
I turned 70 this year and frankly am in better shape than I was 10-15 years ago.
I worked at dropping a bit of weight about 2-3 years ago...dropped a pants size and got my balance back.
Regular gym workouts 4-5 mornings a week.  Helps me sleep better and I can stack hay bales better today than 30 years ago (not that I want to).
Firewood seemed easier this year...about five FULL cords cut, split and stacked, ready for a Montana winter.

Something that motivates me...I've seen two different studies now that prove that weight/resistance training has an impact on extending life span.  One of the studies was by a cardiologist that assumed that it was good diet and genetics.  A study of 10,000 ppl proved him very wrong.

So yeah, a body in motion stays in motion.  Don't stop, don't sit. 

And while you're up, would you get me a beer?

That's good advice from a young whipper snapper like you! Just turned 74, 10 days ago.
Regular moderate exercise along with weight control is the path to a healthy life.
There is no doubt about the role of genetics in certain illnesses.
At my age a number of body parts don't function like they used to. I admit I am a bit over weight and don't exercise as much as I should. But I do exercise.  I do also cut and split firewood, using a hydraulic splitter, and will continue as long as I am able.
Don't stop, don't sit is about the best advice there is.