This getting old sucks!

February 13, 2026, 07:23 AM

Back to the hospital today. Just got home Tuesday night after a nearly 5-day stay (most of it in the ER, but that's a different part of the story), and it appears I may have been discharged too early and need to go back for a few more days. <sigh>

Whoever said getting old wasn't for the faint of heart was 100% correct! More later when I find out what the ENT says...

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February 13, 2026, 07:35 AM

pace40

The more muscles I pull tying my shoes, the older I feel. Yep...it sucks. Hope you're back to normal (whatever that is) soon!

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February 13, 2026, 07:53 AM

badguybuster

Prayers for a speedy recovery.

I just turned 51, in the best physical shape since I left the Army 20 years ago but Lord do I have a lot of aches and pains

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February 13, 2026, 07:55 AM

architect

quote:
Originally posted by pace40:
The more muscles I pull tying my shoes, the older I feel. Yep...it sucks. Hope you're back to normal (whatever that is) soon!

You can still reach your shoes? Youngster!

February 13, 2026, 08:00 AM

HRK

quote:
Originally posted by architect:
quote:
Originally posted by pace40:
The more muscles I pull tying my shoes, the older I feel. Yep...it sucks. Hope you're back to normal (whatever that is) soon!
You can still reach your shoes? Youngster!

That's why GOD made Sketchers Slip Fits!

Sorry you are back in the hospital, even the best of them are not places I like to stay hope you get feeling better

February 13, 2026, 08:13 AM

Ripley

BB, there's a good chance there will be some lovely young nurses catering to your needs, smiling and giving you the time of day, so there's that.

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February 13, 2026, 09:55 AM

Warhorse

Get well soon! Old age and gravity sucks, although some say, "There is no such thing as gravity, what keeps everything from floating off into space is the fact that the whole world sucks"!

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February 13, 2026, 04:13 PM

mark60

Hopefully you're back up to snuff soon. I've said for a while now that getting old isn't for sissies.

February 13, 2026, 06:04 PM

armored

I gave up wearing socks, tie shoes, and anything other than sweat pants several years ago.
The pain is not worth it anymore.
I wish you well in your recovery.

February 13, 2026, 08:46 PM

coloradohunter44

My best to you. Between doctors, hospitals, and the bills that always follow, it all sucks.

"Someday I hope to be half the man my bird-dog thinks I am."

looking forward to 4 years of TRUMP!

February 13, 2026, 09:25 PM

SeaCliff

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Getting old is a new adventure every morning.

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February 14, 2026, 07:06 AM

downtownv

Let me leave you with this thought:
Everyone gets to be young.
But not everyone gets to be old.
be thankful.

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February 14, 2026, 02:56 PM

bronicabill

Thanks everyone! Ended up not having to be readmitted, though I thinking I probably should have. Doc just added another antibiotic onto what I'm already taking to "see what happens". So far it isn't helping one bit. Will know more tomorrow after I've had it in my system for at least 24 hours.

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Bill R.
North Alabama

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February 16, 2026, 01:13 PM

Ozarkwoods

quote:
Originally posted by pace40:
The more muscles I pull tying my shoes, the older I feel. Yep...it sucks. Hope you're back to normal (whatever that is) soon!

Sketchers slip in shoes are wonderful