Francine I know how old you are. We all have an expiration date and standing on one leg isn't going to change that. My secret to good health is ---NEVER Consult AI or the net or the newspaper, or your friends for health advice. In fact stay away from Dr.s as much as possible.
Statistically you are ahead of the game and able to enjoy life, so do it. Alan
Less is indeed more at our age. Anyway, they (meaning everyone in healthcare) don't know much about the numbers that people our age should have for all the blood tests. What is a "normal" BP for someone our age? And what is "normal"? I don't know about you, but all I care about now is that I do not suffer when the end is near. I won't do anything to live longer now. That's something I should have done long ago. Living an extra day or few days or more doesn't interest me unless, of course, it's totally pain free and I'm well enough to continue physical and mental stuff. If all I can do is lie in bed, then adios. The secret to balancing on one leg: Hold in your abs, stare straight ahead at something in your line of vision and balance. But, hey, have you tried walking one foot in front of the other? That is damn hard. As is most of those balance exercises. Nope. The secret to a long healthy life is to start when you are young. Once you're old (like we are), the secret to a life is to enjoy whatever time you have!
If it helps at all, my husband (73 years old) says the bone biopsy isn’t so bad. In fact, our last six months have been eerily similar to your current situation…routine blood test turned into a visit with a hematologist, turned into all the tests, turned into the WM diagnosis. So far no treatment and steady state. I don’t know if this is how we wanted to spend our retirement years, but so it goes. I’d be happy to share more privately if you would like to touch base.
Francine I know how old you are. We all have an expiration date and standing on one leg isn't going to change that. My secret to good health is ---NEVER Consult AI or the net or the newspaper, or your friends for health advice. In fact stay away from Dr.s as much as possible.
Statistically you are ahead of the game and able to enjoy life, so do it. Alan
Less is indeed more at our age. Anyway, they (meaning everyone in healthcare) don't know much about the numbers that people our age should have for all the blood tests. What is a "normal" BP for someone our age? And what is "normal"? I don't know about you, but all I care about now is that I do not suffer when the end is near. I won't do anything to live longer now. That's something I should have done long ago. Living an extra day or few days or more doesn't interest me unless, of course, it's totally pain free and I'm well enough to continue physical and mental stuff. If all I can do is lie in bed, then adios. The secret to balancing on one leg: Hold in your abs, stare straight ahead at something in your line of vision and balance. But, hey, have you tried walking one foot in front of the other? That is damn hard. As is most of those balance exercises. Nope. The secret to a long healthy life is to start when you are young. Once you're old (like we are), the secret to a life is to enjoy whatever time you have!
I do all that. Still can’t. But I can walk one leg in front of the other.!
If it helps at all, my husband (73 years old) says the bone biopsy isn’t so bad. In fact, our last six months have been eerily similar to your current situation…routine blood test turned into a visit with a hematologist, turned into all the tests, turned into the WM diagnosis. So far no treatment and steady state. I don’t know if this is how we wanted to spend our retirement years, but so it goes. I’d be happy to share more privately if you would like to touch base.
Thanks. I don't know if I want to know.
Understood.
Another terrific post. Grayson insights.