Getting old sucks

[Mother mopar 3379]

Headed to the surgery table Thursday to have my left shoulder replaced. Not too worried about it after having my right shoulder replaced last June. Excited to not have any shoulder pain.

The surgery went well longer than expected but good per the docs. Pain is much more than the previous 3 shoulder surgeries. Not sure why but meds help. Here's to ROM and mobility.

[Mother mopar 3379]

Few pictures of the new shoulder

[Newdoc 3508]

7 hours ago, Mother mopar said:

Few pictures of the new shoulder

User name checks out.

Glad everything went well.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2779]

Not only do I EDC a knife, I’ve added an EDC flashlight.

Schneider is that you?

[B00M 6725]

10 hours ago, Mother mopar said:

Few pictures of the new shoulder

I assume they install that with a #2 phillips... Maybe they splurge and go with a tamper resistant torx? 

For real, shit looks like a perfect ball (go figure) so how do they torque it and how do they keep it from vibrating loose? 

Edited January 17, 2021 by B00M
Titanium?

[Mother mopar 3379]

I assume they install that with a #2 phillips... Maybe they splurge and go with a tamper resistant torx? 
For real, shit looks like a perfect ball (go figure) so how do they torque it and how do they keep it from vibrating loose? 

I honestly don't know how it gets torqued and inserted. A buddy of mine was joking about how they probably stripped the head putting it in making it impossible to replace for the next doc.

Here's a close up picture

[Mother mopar 3379]

Double post

[Armybrat 41322]

9 hours ago, B00M said:

I assume they install that with a #2 phillips... Maybe they splurge and go with a tamper resistant torx? 

For real, shit looks like a perfect ball (go figure) so how do they torque it and how do they keep it from vibrating loose? 

Loctite

[NeverMarryAStripper 22241]

I used to have a screw in the fifth metacarpal on my hand.  That fucker used to ache every time it got cold.  I finally had it removed.  The doc just gave me a local, made a little incision, and unscrewed it.  I failed to look to see what kind of screwdriver it was.

[Shoxthemonkey 1992]

When I had a patella tendon repair for a torn ACL back in the 70 s, all of the surgeons tools were Craftsman. I was groggy but alert enough to see he raided my toolbox.

Edited January 17, 2021 by Shoxthemonkey

[RPM 26560]

On 1/13/2021 at 10:39 AM, NeverMarryAStripper said:

Ya know, the only thing that bugs me is body mutilation. I can understand some piercings (chicks with a tongue stud know wtf they're doing), belly button and clit piercings are caf. But nose rings, ear gauging (sp?), face tats, etc, freak me the fuck out and I'm pretty open minded.

[Hook1997 5486]

I just discovered I have a small belly button hernia, just a really small hole that a small bubble I can feel comes out right now.   How long until this turns into my guts coming out my belly button and I have to have surgery?   It doesn’t hurt or anything yet.

[Hate 20232]

Just don't sneeze, cough, or try too hard on a fart. 

Edited January 18, 2021 by Hate

[MC Fresh Breath 4075]

On 10/4/2020 at 5:52 PM, Dbeasy said:

Every guy under 55 needs to read this post. If you’ve been putting off fun activities that require some strenuous physical activity, like hiking, skiing, etc. GO DO THEM STARTING NOW. You will be very bummed out when your body just seems to break down all of a sudden, making it difficult for you to do things. It can come out of nowhere and happen immediately.

I started learning snowboarding last season at age 49, having never done any snow sports before.  I thought I was going to die on Day 1 and for a few days after.  Got through eventually 5 (non-consecutive) days of lessons and a few practice sessions and then Covid happened and they closed the mountain.  This season it felt like I was re-learning it again, but at least I fall much less and can get off the lifts without falling.  Still sticking with "Greens" for now.    There are plenty of "olds" still doing winter sports from my observation.

When the mountain shut down I reacted by buying a longboard and doing that, also having never done any skateboarding in my life.  That was at age 50.  This Spring I intend to get a mountain bike and take advantage of all the trails around here after having not done that for 11 years.

My point?  I love your advice and am doing the best I can to take advantage before it all goes to complete shit.  I'm slower and it takes me longer to learn, overall I'm having fun.  

I also do something called "Romwod" daily which is basically holding yoga poses for long periods of time...good stretching.  It has made a world of difference.  I have not strength trained in nearly 2 years though, so I need to get back on that soon.  Which I've been telling myself for those same two years....

 

[Gladeite 376]

On 1/17/2021 at 10:24 PM, Hook1997 said:

I just discovered I have a small belly button hernia, just a really small hole that a small bubble I can feel comes out right now.   How long until this turns into my guts coming out my belly button and I have to have surgery?   It doesn’t hurt or anything yet.

Mine lasted about 6 months.  Little bit lower inguinal. Started out as a small bubble I could push back in.  A few days later repeat.  Next month, little larger and maybe every other day or so.  And so on.   Finally, got larger and pushing out every few hours.  Had to get fixed.  Cool little plastic pad on the inside, spacer and then mesh that they sewed into the muscle.  No problems since.  

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2779]

I’m 46 and have always stayed in good shape. No injuries throughout my life and only a broken big toe from dropping a 45 on it.

I stretch 2x a day but man are the tendons/ligaments in my knees tight. Feels like an old rope. I take collagen every day but another other OTC suggestions?

[NeverMarryAStripper 22241]

35 minutes ago, Gladeite said:

Cool little plastic pad on the inside, spacer and then mesh that they sewed into the muscle.  No problems since.  

[Armybrat 41322]

A friend of mine had that surgery, then several years later the mesh became infected. So he had to have a second round of cutting.

[Gatorubet 30631]

I just discovered I have a small belly button hernia, just a really small hole that a small bubble I can feel comes out right now.   How long until this turns into my guts coming out my belly button and I have to have surgery?   It doesn’t hurt or anything yet.

[Armybrat 41322]

[deter 314]

Do this after lunch and wake up knowing you forgot to take your morning pills because of the acid reflux.

[midtown 3350]

Took a spill on cement on my mtn bike.  landed right on my knee.  Right where I have screws.  Other than the road rash my entire lower leg swelled like a balloon and I'm just now getting back on the bike. Almost 2 weeks to recover.  I've admitted I've only got 4-5 more years being able to mtn bike.  Getting old sucks.

[MNLonghornFUKM 8963]

That’s why my dad watches tv at the kitchen table vs getting a recliner or couch to watch in the living room....he wouldn’t last 10 min without starting to snore

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2779]

My superpower is that given 5 minutes of quiet, I can fall asleep just about anywhere.

[markstanco 12773]

Late 40s here. I can't fall asleep in a chair to save my life. And I tried like hell back in the summer with my rotator cuff surgury.

[Mother mopar 3379]

Had my two week follow up yesterday with the surgeon. Everything was good, ROM is excellent and pain is so much more bearable now. Sleeping is still hit-or-miss, thus my post at 3 am. Overall pretty happy.

[HenryJames 67116]

On 1/23/2021 at 5:23 PM, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

I’m 46 and have always stayed in good shape. No injuries throughout my life and only a broken big toe from dropping a 45 on it.

I stretch 2x a day but man are the tendons/ligaments in my knees tight. Feels like an old rope. I take collagen every day but another other OTC suggestions?

Is the collagen helping?

[Cheeseweasel 26439]

9 hours ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

My superpower is that given 5 minutes of quiet, I can fall asleep just about anywhere.

Drives my wife crazy when we travel. I'm asleep before wheels up and ready to go when the plane lands.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2779]

Same.

[NeverMarryAStripper 22241]

11 hours ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

My superpower is that given 5 minutes of quiet, I can fall asleep just about anywhere.

I used to go to a lot of antique auctions with my ex.  I could fall asleep sitting up in a metal folding chair while the auctioneer was yelling and banging his gavel.

[Armybrat 41322]

[midtown 3350]

1 hour ago, Cheeseweasel said:

Drives my wife crazy when we travel. I'm asleep before wheels up and ready to go when the plane lands.

I can barely catch 3-4 hours sleep on a 10-15 hour flight.  

[Hate 20232]

I can’t sleep on planes because my wife can’t sleep. She hates flying and gets scared at the slightest noise or bump.

[tbone_ 14411]

Y’all are going to laugh at this but I do yoga several times a week because I’m convinced flexibility is super important as I get older.

I’m 52 and at my last physical doc was pretty surprised I could bend over and put my palms flat on the floor.

Then his 6-6 trainee with hands the size of Charles Barkley took over but that’s a different story.

[Lat22 4070]

On 1/27/2021 at 8:27 PM, Armybrat said:

My father in law has almost burned his condo down at least 10 times because he put a pot of beans on the stove and then went and sat down.  His luck is going to run out.

[MC Fresh Breath 4075]

So, I usually get up pretty early and go to bed early.  I started doing it in my 40's because early morning time is the only time I can really have to myself--back in the day it was gym time or say, watch baseball highlights with no family interruptions.. Now it tends to be studying tech things or even just goofing around, but still my time.

Well this week, my body decided that 3:30 AM every day is when I need to get up.  It has sucked. 

Edited January 29, 2021 by MC Fresh Breath

[BonzoMontreaux 1137]

6 minutes ago, MC Fresh Breath said:

So, I usually get up pretty early and go to bed early.  I started doing it in my 40's because early morning time is the only time I can really have to myself--back in the day it was gym time or say, watch baseball highlights with no family interruptions.. Now it tends to be studying tech things or even just goofing around, but still my time.

Well this week, my body decided that 3:30 AM every day is when I need to get up.  It has sucked. 

No one cares...

[Incredulity 11861]

I call that, "a bout of the 2AM's"

 

I will get at least 3 weeks of it a year.  Fucking sucks.

[Incredulity 11861]

1 minute ago, BonzoMontreaux said:

No one cares...

I care.

[Hate 20232]

No one cares...

[midtown 3350]

2 hours ago, Hate said:

She hates flying and gets scared at the slightest noise or bump.

Drugs..Have she tried drugs?   Pop a xanax and toss a few vodkas back

[Hate 20232]

No, she usually gets liquored up to try to overcome it. She is the same in the car though.

I have suggested she go to Dr. for anxiety pill for trips, but she hasn’t done it yet.

[SHOOTER12 8883]

1 hour ago, Incredulity said:

I call that, "a bout of the 2AM's"

 

I will get at least 3 weeks of it a year.  Fucking sucks.

Same here.  I usually get up around 4:30am during the week for work, but lately have been waking up at 2am, and it sucks.  What REALLY sucks is when it happens on the weekend for weeks on end.

[Brothahorn 10096]

18 minutes ago, SHOOTER12 said:

Same here.  I usually get up around 4:30am during the week for work, but lately have been waking up at 2am, and it sucks.  What REALLY sucks is when it happens on the weekend for weeks on end.

What makes it worse is when you finally fall back asleep 15 minute before the alarm goes off.

[SHOOTER12 8883]

14 minutes ago, Brothahorn said:

What makes it worse is when you finally fall back asleep 15 minute before the alarm goes off.

Aint it the truth, and then you get up feeling completely exhausted.

[Samson's Wig 3222]

On 1/23/2021 at 5:23 PM, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

I’m 46 and have always stayed in good shape. No injuries throughout my life and only a broken big toe from dropping a 45 on it.

I stretch 2x a day but man are the tendons/ligaments in my knees tight. Feels like an old rope. I take collagen every day but another other OTC suggestions?

Voltaren is the shit.  Won't help with loosening up the tendons, but it will help with the pain and swelling after you've loosened them up with a foam roller.

[Cheeseweasel 26439]

3 hours ago, tbone_ said:

Y’all are going to laugh at this but I do yoga several times a week because I’m convinced flexibility is super important as I get older.
 

I wish I had started doing that earlier. My back is fucked up, but I've been on a regular stretching routine to try to improve it.

[leaf 718]

At the age of 50, I now have plantar fasciitis in both feet.  Has been hell trying to find shoes that don't kill my feet. When I wake up in the morning, I have to flex my feet back and forth for a few minutes so that I can half ass walk when I get out of bed.  

[MC Fresh Breath 4075]

14 hours ago, leaf said:

At the age of 50, I now have plantar fasciitis in both feet.  Has been hell trying to find shoes that don't kill my feet. When I wake up in the morning, I have to flex my feet back and forth for a few minutes so that I can half ass walk when I get out of bed.  

 

As they, your mileage may vary, but this is one of the things that seemed to help me:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QT7L1CZ?psc=1

The other thing that helped me was a few minutes of using my toes to pick up things like socks or golf balls.  After a few reps then would stretch the toes out---like imagine trying to reach to the sky with then.  I'm obviously not anything close to a doctor, but I'm rarely bothered by it now.

 

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2779]

At the age of 50, I now have plantar fasciitis in both feet.  Has been hell trying to find shoes that don't kill my feet. When I wake up in the morning, I have to flex my feet back and forth for a few minutes so that I can half ass walk when I get out of bed.  

Roll over a double lacrosse ball. It will loosen things up.