When did you Realize you were Getting Older?

[Dan Lorenze]

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[Willie B]

I think they're gonna kick me out of here tomorrow. I gotta start doing some intense PT to make the damn thing work.

...BTW...good luck on your recoup...been following your saga...what comes to mind at the moment is two things...Ouch...and watch it on the opioids...

 

[Willie B]

When I was rebuilding the lawn mower engine and went into the house bathroom to get a Q-tip to help clean a part. Thought while I was in there I'd take a shit. Wait, did I already tell this story? I'm glad it's Friday.

...LOL... this really hits home...every time I start to type a response or a story...I think to myself...I’m pretty sure I’ve already posted this and maybe more than once...which may or may not be true???...I guess all I can hope for is that I get the writings at least 90% correct each time around..:but who knows...certainly not me???...

 

[TCHB]

I feel older when I detail my boat and do not touch the trailer.

 

[Singleton]

I played a ton of sports (basketball, tennis, football and soccer) growing up and into college (basketball). The wear and tear on my ankles, knees and elbow caught up around the age of 30. While that makes me feel old, it really did not kick in until later in life when I would walk into a room to get something and totally forget WTF I was going after.

 

[rrrr]

...BTW...good luck on your recoup...been following your saga...what comes to mind at the moment is two things...Ouch...and watch it on the opioids...

Thanks, it's good to be home. Unfortunately, I have been using opioids for 42 of my 61 years, since the first traumatic deconstruction of one of my knees. It didn't get ridiculous until 2008 when I had my first knee replacement.

Fourteen months later it had to be replaced again, and the other knee was done in 2011. Both turned into restricted motion constant chronic pain generators. It's because of the nerve damage done by twenty some surgeries since 1974.

Before arthroscopy and joint replacement, the solution to knees like mine was to keep opening them up and grinding away degenerative arthritic growth. Now they're permanently fucked up.

The hip replacement done last week was virgin territory, so I'm hoping it'll heal and be relatively pain free.

But to get around and be active enough to ward off more arthritic degeneration in my remaining joints and spine, I gotta take drugs. The amount I ingest every day would probably cause respiratory arrest in most people.

I quit drinking in 1990 if that counts for anything.

 

[Willie B]

Thanks, it's good to be home. Unfortunately, I have been using opioids for 42 of my 61 years, since the first traumatic deconstruction of one of my knees. It didn't get ridiculous until 2008 when I had my first knee replacement.

Fourteen months later it had to be replaced again, and the other knee was done in 2011. Both turned into restricted motion constant chronic pain generators. It's because of the nerve damage done by twenty some surgeries since 1974.

Before arthroscopy and joint replacement, the solution to knees like mine was to keep opening them up and grinding away degenerative arthritic growth. Now they're permanently fucked up.

The hip replacement done last week was virgin territory, so I'm hoping it'll heal and be relatively pain free.

But to get around and be active enough to ward off more arthritic degeneration in my remaining joints and spine, I gotta take drugs. The amount I ingest every day would probably cause respiratory arrest in most people.

I quit drinking in 1990 if that counts for anything.

......Ok then let’s just go with ouch...and quitting drinking counts a ton...by seriously lessening your bar tab...

 

[rrrr]

......Ok then let’s just go with ouch...and quitting drinking counts a ton...by seriously lessening your bar tab...

Two things I was counting on happening when I quit drinking never changed a bit and I'm still bitter about it.

I thought for sure I'd lose twenty pounds and that my bowling average would improve significantly.

Neither one happened. Dammit.

 

[TITTIES AND BEER]

When I can’t find the fucking car keys and walk all over looking and there in my hand

 

[Mandelon]

Having to buy cheater reader glasses by the handful and scatter them around the house, car, office, etc.

Getting up at night to take a leak.

 

[boatnam2]

First sign was every time you take a piss, no matter how many times you shake it, piss is going to rundown your leg when you walk away.

 

[MOUZER]

 

[DaytonaBabe]

Been dealing with a jacked up back for over a year now. Pretty sure I'm starting to realize that I'm old


On the other hand, I'll never be as old as some of you geezers, so that makes me feel much better

 

[RCDave]

Been dealing with a jacked up back for over a year now. Pretty sure I'm starting to realize that I'm old


On the other hand, I'll never be as old as some of you geezers, so that makes me feel much better

That depends on how long you live! You might be older than some of us someday! LOL

 

[fat rat]

Today, got my first Social Security payment!

 

[FreeBird236]

Having to buy cheater reader glasses by the handful and scatter them around the house, car, office, etc.

Getting up at night to take a leak.

Only once? you're doing good.

 

[TITTIES AND BEER]

5000$ in hearing aids

 

[fat rat]

5000$ in hearing aids

Ouch.....I get hearing aid disability from VA, thank God!

 

[TITTIES AND BEER]

Ouch.....I get hearing aid disability from VA, thank God!

They tried to sell me a set at 10000$ fuck that no one is that important n to hear lol not even wifey lol

 

[fat rat]

They tried to sell me a set at 10000$ fuck that no one is that important n to hear lol not even wifey lol

I hear ya, loud and clear!

My wife was the biggest complainer, I call it selected hearing.

 

[badluck24/7]

When the younger women started calling me sir.

 

[steak&lobster]

realization is not happening, I got shit to do still!

 

[Go-Fly]

...LOL... this really hits home...every time I start to type a response or a story...I think to myself...I’m pretty sure I’ve already posted this and maybe more than once...which may or may not be true???...I guess all I can hope for is that I get the writings at least 90% correct each time around..:but who knows...certainly not me???...

Like no one would ever call you out for making a mistake around here.

 

[H2O]

when I stated hurting myself sleeping...

 

[highvoltagehands]

Thanks, it's good to be home. Unfortunately, I have been using opioids for 42 of my 61 years, since the first traumatic deconstruction of one of my knees. It didn't get ridiculous until 2008 when I had my first knee replacement.

Fourteen months later it had to be replaced again, and the other knee was done in 2011. Both turned into restricted motion constant chronic pain generators. It's because of the nerve damage done by twenty some surgeries since 1974.
Before arthroscopy and joint replacement, the solution to knees like mine was to keep opening them up and grinding away degenerative arthritic growth. Now they're permanently fucked up.
The hip replacement done last week was virgin territory, so I'm hoping it'll heal and be relatively pain free.
But to get around and be active enough to ward off more arthritic degeneration in my remaining joints and spine, I gotta take drugs. The amount I ingest every day would probably cause respiratory arrest in most people.
I quit drinking in 1990 if that counts for anything.

Damn Dood, You are old. JK lol How'd your Hip Rep go? My 75 yo Dad had his Hip Rep Surgery Tue 7/31. I brought him home Thursday evening. He wanted to eat at Mex Rest on way home, unfortunately his walker was at home. He's kinda of alot of Stubborn, said he'll walk in If I help balance him. It was about 40' walk with half dozen stairs. Took us over 30 mins and a dozen standing breaks but he made it in himself. After dinner I offered to get him a wheelchair. He was all for it on way out.
It's now been a week since surgery. The hardest thing for him is rolling out of bed in AM and he has NO appetite. he seems to be moving around pretty good Yesterday he walked 150' RT into Dr office. got any good advice??

Hud

 

[TPC]

When I pulled into the gas station thinking I needed gas.
I was looking at the temp gauge.

 

[Go-Fly]

When I keep checking this thread to make sure there are people older then me on this forum.

 

[oldschool]

5000$ in hearing aids

Huh

 

[Bigbore500r]

When I wake up the next morning feeling beat down with a sore back and knees after spending all day detailing my car and feel worse from that than being hung over.

Yep!
When basic life tasks make you feel beat down the next day.....you're getting old

 

[Mandelon]

I just realized I was about to post my first reply again. LMAO!!