Jump to content

Navigating senior years.

Donstar

By Donstar
in The Off-Topic Bar

 Share

Recommended Posts

Grumpy Bear Senior Enthusiast

Grumpy Bear

Posted
Posted

Dad (96) is fond of saying, "The things that drove me to the doctor at 60 are now; Lets wait and see a few weeks. Most of it goes away. ". 

  • Like 3
  • Replies 1.1k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

customboss
customboss

Six hours since hip surgery and I’m feeling great with meds. I’m hoping to do a flying dropkick.    Update did it moments ago.  

txab
txab

I just heard from him. Today was PT day. Sore, some pain. His PT person is riding him hard and putting him up wet. 😆   bet he'll check in later today or tomorrow

KARNUT
KARNUT

My memory was my uncle telling me to hold on to the spark plug on the lawnmower while he pulled the rope. I never trusted him again. 

Posted Images

Donstar Senior Enthusiast

Donstar

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Sometimes a malady you worry about in your middle years is more acceptable in your golden years.  I remember a specialist telling me I had considerable osteoarthritis in an area that was causing me discomfort.  I knew osteoarthritis is common and asked if what I was experiencing was normal for my age.  He grinned and said, "Maybe if you were in your seventies!" Lucky for me, I'm now normal!

  • Haha 2
Donstar Senior Enthusiast

Donstar

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Oh, and many of us in our thirties talking to our Doctor about hair loss...  If you have a full head of hair in your seventies, you're wearing a rug 🙂 

  • Like 1
  • Haha 2
KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

KARNUT

Posted
Posted

The jaw issue is healing. It must have been a perfect storm with the peanut and pressure. I can handle the getting old thing, what choice is there? The jaw thing rattled me, it takes some doing. There was pain and a little swelling. Jeez really? I will proceed with caution in the future.

  • Like 2
Donstar Senior Enthusiast

Donstar

Posted
  • Author
Posted
9 minutes ago, KARNUT said:

The jaw issue is healing. It must have been a perfect storm with the peanut and pressure. I can handle the getting old thing, what choice is there? The jaw thing rattled me, it takes some doing. There was pain and a little swelling. Jeez really? I will proceed with caution in the future.

Good it's getting better.  I'd have a conversation with my dentist if this happened to me.  I currently have a dentist that examines and reports all things related to oral health.  For example, he recently told me I have a small mouth.  Others who know me have been known to report the opposite!

  • Haha 1
KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

KARNUT

Posted
Posted
1 minute ago, Donstar said:

Good it's getting better.  I'd have a conversation with my dentist if this happened to me.  I currently have a dentist that examines and reports all things related to oral health.  For example, he recently told me I have a small mouth.  Others who know me have been known to report the opposite!

I did basically nothing to my teeth for 40 years but one being pulled. At 40 after my father had all his pulled and him saying take care of your teeth. I got all mine up to date. My dentist said that I had great teeth and should be ashamed of myself. It was a small fortune. He said see you in six months for cleaning. Yup, didn’t happen. 20 years later I got an abscess OUCH! I spent another small fortune. This time I go every six months like clockwork. I will see him next month and will mention it. 

  • Like 2
diyer2 Senior Enthusiast

diyer2

Posted
Posted

I have spent thousands of $ to keep my teeth. 4 month cleanings for years, bad genes for teeth.

  • Like 1
diyer2 Senior Enthusiast

diyer2

Posted
Posted

I injured my left shoulder rotating tires, didn't feel it until later in the day. It wasn't pain immediately. 

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

KARNUT

Posted
Posted
54 minutes ago, diyer2 said:

I injured my left shoulder rotating tires, didn't feel it until later in the day. It wasn't pain immediately. 

There’s so many places that do that for free around me I can’t remember when the last time I did that. Another thing that can really mess an old guy up. I don’t do my own oil changes but do all my other services standing up. I have an oil sucker. About 3 years ago at 67 I replaced a caliper on my Avalanche. Ain’t doing that no more. I do my own yard work. I’m the only one in my family that doesn’t have a yard guy. I’m the only one who retired early. I’m learning to be careful about what I take on. If I don’t enjoy it or it can cause pain I avoid it. 

diyer2 Senior Enthusiast

diyer2

Posted
Posted

I do oil changes on 2 vehicles and a SXS.

  • Like 1
Donstar Senior Enthusiast

Donstar

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Friday I received a call from the hospital with a date in May for my pre-op appointment for my right knee replacement.  I haven't completed my physio yet for my left knee!  I guess there is some advantage in getting it all over with but this means I could potentially have gone through three total joint replacements in one year!  I'm turning into a resto mod!

  • Haha 1
KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

KARNUT

Posted
Posted
3 minutes ago, Donstar said:

Friday I received a call from the hospital with a date in May for my pre-op appointment for my right knee replacement.  I haven't completed my physio yet for my left knee!  I guess there is some advantage in getting it all over with but this means I could potentially have gone through three total joint replacements in one year!  I'm turning into a resto mod!

Bionic man

  • Haha 1
Donstar Senior Enthusiast

Donstar

Posted
  • Author
Posted
7 hours ago, KARNUT said:

Bionic man

I wish! I wonder what The Six Million Dollar Man would cost in today's dollars?  

  • Like 1
davester Senior Enthusiast

davester

Posted
Posted

make sure the usb port for upgrading the software is on the inside of the knee, so less dirt gets into it.

  • Haha 1
StingerZ16 Enthusiast

StingerZ16

Posted
Posted

 

9 hours ago, davester said:

make sure the usb port for upgrading the software is on the inside of the knee, so less dirt gets into it.

You'd think with the cost of these new parts any updates would be wireless OTA.

:)

  • Like 1

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • No1UKnow
      Transmission Woes :-(

      By No1UKnow · Posted

      Hello All!   My 2019 Colorado 3.6 LT, 4WD Crew Cab has approximately 77,500 miles and I recently began experiencing the well-known transmission shudder between about 30 and 65 mph. The problem had worsened to the point that I could no longer attribute it to road conditions - and I had decided to bring the truck to the dealer - when recently, I experienced a sudden loss of power while driving at maybe 40 MPH. Several warning lights flashed, the “Check Stabilitrack” message appeared, and the Check Engine, Stabilitrack, and Traction Control icons remained illuminated. The truck regained driving power, but it stayed in a low gear with unusually high RPMs for the speed. (limp mode?) Because I was only about two miles from home, driving slowly, I was able to make it back and run an OBD-II scan, which showed fault codes U0101, P0700, and U0100. My next trip in the truck was to drive it to the dealer the following day. That trip began normally, but after about a mile I experienced another loss of power, along with the same warning lights and the same “Check Stabilitrack” message. As before the truck remained driveable, but again operated at an abnormally high RPM-to-speed ratio and seemed stuck in a single gear. About a mile later, the dashboard lit up once more, this time displaying “Check 4WD.” Soon after that, I arrived at the dealer. I have verified that the truck still has its original factory transmission fluid, which means it has never received the corrective fluid exchange outlined in GM Technical Service Bulletin #18-NA-355.  That was Thursday of last week and I've heard nothing yet from the dealer.    According to Technical Service Bulletin #18-NA-355 and the build date of my truck, my truck should have the newer LV fluid. I've done a little research and read something about a problem with the wiring harness as well.   Anyone have an insights into this situation?  Thank you!!
    • GMCustomerService
      Damaged Left Rear Bumper & Left Rear Quarter Panel - Repair Questions

      By GMCustomerService · Posted

      Having bumper and other body damages can be very frustrating, especially as a result of a parking lot collision/bump. Our team wants to learn more about the damages to your truck so we can look into ways we might be able to help. When you get the chance, please fill out our support form with more details: https://s.gmc.com/support-request . A member of our team will follow up with you as soon as next available. We want to get you enjoying your truck to the fullest again. 
    • PhilB
      Gas Prices

      By PhilB · Posted

      Did you even read this article?   Even the title of the article says "U.S.-Iran Deal Doesn’t Mean a Swift Return of Oil and Gas Flows"   Remember, crude oil prices are based on FUTURE purchases by the oil companies.  Gas prices are based on FUTURE purchases by the station.  This article stated that many of the oil producing nations have to restart their processes to get the oil produced.  Then the oil has to be shipped to wherever.  And it doesn't get there overnight.  And most of that oil is not coming here. Check out this site:  https://afdc.energy.gov/data/10621   A graph will pop up to show where the US imports their oil from.  Notice that there isn't a lot of import from OPEC and Iraq.  Most of the US import comes from Canada. The US oil produces are selling their oil on the open market, which is why the US fuel costs went up.  So you're correct, the US oil companies are going to slow walk the price downward.
    • GMCustomerService
      Tranmission stays in Low

      By GMCustomerService · Posted

      Having codes and an engine light with no hints on what might be causing it is nothing short of frustrating. How long have these concerns been present? We want to know more so we can look into ways we might be able to help you. When you get the chance, please fill out our support form with additional details on your experience so far. A member of our team will follow up with you as soon as next available: https://s.gmc.com/support-request 
    • GMCustomerService
      Defective Brake Pad Wear Sensor?

      By GMCustomerService · Posted

      Knowing the life of your brakes is a highly important status to keep track of. If you suspect your brake sensors need attention, please fill out our support form with additional details on your experience. When did you last take it in for inspection? Our team will follow up with next steps as soon as next available. Please include your username and GM Trucks Forum in the form as well. Support Form: https://s.chevy.com/support-request 

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...