Things that make you feel old
#166
Formerly known as Hangman
Joined: Jun 2014
Location: Calgary
Posts: 519
Re: Things that make you feel old
Being diagnosed with heart failure.
I've known for a long time it was the going to be the outcome of my coronary artery disease.
However it really smacks you between the eyes when you actually get told you are there.
I've known for a long time it was the going to be the outcome of my coronary artery disease.
However it really smacks you between the eyes when you actually get told you are there.
#167
I still dont believe it..
Joined: Oct 2013
Location: 12 degrees north
Posts: 2,777
Re: Things that make you feel old
I always think heart failure is an overly dramatic phrase, if my anatomy is right that means you are dead, I have it too but I’m told it just means my pumps at 80% efficiency which my cardio man says isn’t an issue ever but life can be extended further by careful exercise monitoring and a few pills. Mine was caused by a virus which is unfortunate but I’m again told if I was a smoker instead I would be worse off.
#168
Re: Things that make you feel old
Sorry to hear things ain't great Steve. Hope you can enjoy day to day life though, even if it means taking everything easy.
#169
Formerly known as Hangman
Joined: Jun 2014
Location: Calgary
Posts: 519
Re: Things that make you feel old
However I'm still here looking at the green side of the grass as it were not up at the roots.
#171
Formerly known as Hangman
Joined: Jun 2014
Location: Calgary
Posts: 519
Re: Things that make you feel old
I always think heart failure is an overly dramatic phrase, if my anatomy is right that means you are dead, I have it too but I’m told it just means my pumps at 80% efficiency which my cardio man says isn’t an issue ever but life can be extended further by careful exercise monitoring and a few pills. Mine was caused by a virus which is unfortunate but I’m again told if I was a smoker instead I would be worse off.
I'm sorry to hear your heart was attacked by a virus but happy to hear that it only affected 20% of its efficiency.
I suggest you research life expectancy for CHF patients before you say it's an overly dramatic phrase. For most with that diagnosis you're right it doesn't mean they're dead, but it means they will be in ten years or less, mostly less.
#172
Slob
Joined: Sep 2009
Location: Ottineau
Posts: 6,342
Re: Things that make you feel old
Perhaps I should have been more specific. I have congestive heart failure.
I'm sorry to hear your heart was attacked by a virus but happy to hear that it only affected 20% of its efficiency.
I suggest you research life expectancy for CHF patients before you say it's an overly dramatic phrase. For most with that diagnosis you're right it doesn't mean they're dead, but it means they will be in ten years or less, mostly less.
I'm sorry to hear your heart was attacked by a virus but happy to hear that it only affected 20% of its efficiency.
I suggest you research life expectancy for CHF patients before you say it's an overly dramatic phrase. For most with that diagnosis you're right it doesn't mean they're dead, but it means they will be in ten years or less, mostly less.
I take personal responsibility for the CHF. I should never have told you about Balderson cheddar.
#173
Formerly known as Hangman
Joined: Jun 2014
Location: Calgary
Posts: 519
Re: Things that make you feel old
It has been quite the roller coaster ride for the last twenty-one and a half years. However if it weren't for good surgeons and cardiologists I'd have checked out back in 1996 or at least some point in between. So in a sense it has been a pretty good run. I'm sure I've got a few years yet so it's just one day at a time from now on.
Hangman, that's going back a ways good for you for remembering. Ah yes Balderson's. I'll tell my cardiogist it's all your fault
Steve
#174
Re: Things that make you feel old
As with many things, the massive buying power of the retailers has forced even the name manufacturers to produce cut-price products.
Levis do their "signature" range for wal-mart. I recall them being under $20; they don't have that red tab that real levi's have.
Thing is, I actually prefer my walmart cheapo levi's for comfort & practicality over the real thing (I think mine are 512s. As a beer drinking man, 501s and button flies are not a practical solution).
Levis do their "signature" range for wal-mart. I recall them being under $20; they don't have that red tab that real levi's have.
Thing is, I actually prefer my walmart cheapo levi's for comfort & practicality over the real thing (I think mine are 512s. As a beer drinking man, 501s and button flies are not a practical solution).
Yes, Wranglers are dirt cheap here, as low as $17.99
You can get Levi's cheaper, it just depends on the cut.
https://www.walmart.ca/en/clothing-s...N-2067+1000340
https://www.walmart.ca/en/clothing-s...N-2067+1275523
You can get Levi's cheaper, it just depends on the cut.
https://www.walmart.ca/en/clothing-s...N-2067+1000340
https://www.walmart.ca/en/clothing-s...N-2067+1275523
#175
Banned
Joined: Apr 2009
Location: SW Ontario
Posts: 19,879
Re: Things that make you feel old
Perhaps I should have been more specific. I have congestive heart failure.
I'm sorry to hear your heart was attacked by a virus but happy to hear that it only affected 20% of its efficiency.
I suggest you research life expectancy for CHF patients before you say it's an overly dramatic phrase. For most with that diagnosis you're right it doesn't mean they're dead, but it means they will be in ten years or less, mostly less.
I'm sorry to hear your heart was attacked by a virus but happy to hear that it only affected 20% of its efficiency.
I suggest you research life expectancy for CHF patients before you say it's an overly dramatic phrase. For most with that diagnosis you're right it doesn't mean they're dead, but it means they will be in ten years or less, mostly less.
Sounds like you are doing all the right things to stretch it out - long may it last!
#176
Re: Things that make you feel old
My wife, a very youthful looking and acting 55 year old (I'm 53) was at Shoppers Drug Mart yesterday when it was 20% off for all seniors. She asked what the minimum age was for the seniors discount and was told 50. Yikes, that does make me feel old although I'm the oldest guy on my 'old timers' football team (must be over 35).
#177
Re: Things that make you feel old
I just checked again and it still said 65 on a page that included several provinces. A couple of non shoppers sites (including Globe and Mail) suggest it might even vary by individual store not just province.
But Lawtons pharmacy (significantly cheaper than Shoppers anyway) has 55+ and I've been benefiting from that a good few years. Every week too
Feeling old is when they do it without being prompted and you're only just old enough.
#178
Re: Things that make you feel old
My wife, a very youthful looking and acting 55 year old (I'm 53) was at Shoppers Drug Mart yesterday when it was 20% off for all seniors. She asked what the minimum age was for the seniors discount and was told 50. Yikes, that does make me feel old although I'm the oldest guy on my 'old timers' football team (must be over 35).
#179
Re: Things that make you feel old
I feel young young compared to my 98 year old about to turn 99 FIL who continues to tell me 'you are young & don't know what its like to feel old'
The day he pops his clogs, that's the day I will feel old
side note 55 years ago this week when I was age 16 the Beatles released 'Please Please Me'
#180
limey party pooper
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 9,982
Re: Things that make you feel old
sdv
Yep, 55 at Shoppers and at least one store has senior day every Thursday and not just the last in the month.
Every time I check, it's 65 here. I think where Bats is it's lower.
I just checked again and it still said 65 on a page that included several provinces. A couple of non shoppers sites (including Globe and Mail) suggest it might even vary by individual store not just province.
But Lawtons pharmacy (significantly cheaper than Shoppers anyway) has 55+ and I've been benefiting from that a good few years. Every week too
Feeling old is when they do it without being prompted and you're only just old enough.
I just checked again and it still said 65 on a page that included several provinces. A couple of non shoppers sites (including Globe and Mail) suggest it might even vary by individual store not just province.
But Lawtons pharmacy (significantly cheaper than Shoppers anyway) has 55+ and I've been benefiting from that a good few years. Every week too
Feeling old is when they do it without being prompted and you're only just old enough.