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Zegras11

Zegras11

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Old age is starting to creep up on you.

What were you excellent at before that you just suck at now?  Include your age.


Me. Age 62.   Use to be a champion speller.  There are now hundreds of words I never had a problem with and never get right now.
 

Like convienence.  I will never get this right again.

Math skills are still amazing, so at least I still have that going for me.

 
51 here and my name recall is going downhill.  For example I'll be talking about a movie and the name of an actor/actress will be at the tip of my tongue but oftentimes I just can't spit it out.  Still solid with family and friends, thankfully, but it's a bit concerning.

 
Pipes said:
51 here and my name recall is going downhill.  For example I'll be talking about a movie and the name of an actor/actress will be at the tip of my tongue but oftentimes I just can't spit it out.  Still solid with family and friends, thankfully, but it's a bit concerning.
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I do that also, and I also have my senior moment word of the day now also.  Just any random word in a normal sentence. Something I might have even used an hour ago, and poof, it's gone and I can't remember it.

 
Spelling is a definite downward spiral, although I blame spell check for making my brain lazy.   Speaking of technology, things I'm still good at like basic math, knowing who is singing a song, trivia games have been taken away by everyone having a smart phone and cheating me of what I used to rule at.

 
Leroy Hoard said:
Spelling is a definite downward spiral, although I blame spell check for making my brain lazy.   Speaking of technology, things I'm still good at like basic math, knowing who is singing a song, trivia games have been taken away by everyone having a smart phone and cheating me of what I used to rule at.
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Ok, that's it.  I'm blaming it on spell check.  I ####### hate spellcheck on my phone. Changes words that should not be changed to the most bizarre crap.

 
Only 51.  But man, I think life's getting better.  Got enough money.  Got the kids almost out of the house.  Job is kind of wrapping up.   All this means more time to do what I want.  Exercise more.  Take trips.  Get back into hobbies.  Play golf, tennis, etc.  Wife is kinda holding me up cause she's still trying to grind on work to get even more $s.  She likes our house so we gotta pay the bill while we are here.   If I had my wish I'd already have cashed out and be in a cheaper house in warmer climates and traveling all over.

The only thing that's gone so far is my eyesight for reading.  Annoying but manageable. 

 
45 here and I'm starting to notice I have a tougher time remembering what I was supposed to be doing. For example... 

1. "Crap, I need to send that email." 

2. Gets online to send email.

3. Attention is swayed by internet in another direction.

4. 10 minutes of looking at pics of Dua Lipa in see-through outfit.

5. Realize I was supposed to be doing something else.

6. Remember I need to send that email.

The time between 5 and 6 used to be minimal. Now it takes a noticeable 5-10 seconds. 

A part of me blames it on the Covid vaccine.

 
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Will be 56 this year. I went into my 50's strong and healthy, but definitely had the check-engine light come on about 3 years ago. Toe arthritis needed surgery (not fun), and when moving to NC last year, gave myself a double hernia. Had surgery there too, and the doc essentially said "your days of moving furniture / doing heavy stuff are over". Plus things like older dental work are starting to resurface / fail / etc. 

I still go to the gym (but take it easier on the weights) and I try to eat healthy-ish, but I'm reasonably sure that the days of never even thinking about my health and never having anything hurt are over.  

 
beer 30 said:
57...getting better every ####### day  :boxing:
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That would be a good spin-off thread.  Do you think you've "peaked" taking all things in to consideration?  I feel like I'm at my best in just about all areas of my life other than fitness :bag:   - I feel like I have a lot of good quality years left (knock on wood) but sometimes wonder if I've reached my peak.

"I haven't even begun to peak"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdWAhP8rYKA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS7ifk26tJc

 
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General mental processing and recall is just not what used to be.  I notice when watching shows like Wheel and Jeapoardy as a lot of answers don't come as quickly or at all.

Hearing is failing me, even with hearing aids. Used to be really laid back. Now find myself more easily frustrated with people. This affects both work and personal life.

 
brun said:
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General mental processing and recall is just not what used to be.  I notice when watching shows like Wheel and Jeapoardy as a lot of answers don't come as quickly or at all.

Hearing is failing me, even with hearing aids. Used to be really laid back. Now find myself more easily frustrated with people. This affects both work and personal life.
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Hearing aids purchased from Costco a year ago.   Highly suggest them.
 

 
Want to feel real old? 

I've been an active poster on this message board now for almost 17 years. 

 
Mister CIA said:
56, increasingly, about once a month now, I catch myself walking around with my fly unzipped. 
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You say that like it's a bad thing...

AAABatteries said:
That would be a good spin-off thread.  Do you think you've "peaked" taking all things in to consideration?  I feel like I'm at my best in just about all areas of my life other than fitness :bag:   - I feel like I have a lot of good quality years left (knock on wood) but sometimes wonder if I've reached my peak.
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Interesting question. Getting a fancy running watch didn't drop 20lbs instantly?  :D

Physically I'm in good shape, ride/run/walk everyday, recently started doing push ups everyday just to see what happens if you do 100 a day for a month. Job is good, kids are out, house is a PITA right now but will be worth about 4 times what I have left to pay on it soon. All in all I'm at a pretty solid place in life but I also know that I've crested the hill. I can nod off almost at will just about anywhere, my ambition to do certain things is not there anymore. I think I'm closer to Toby Keith's "I'm as good once as I ever was" than I am "lets go after it all day, every day".

 
OK...  Next B-day = #60 

Had hip replacement surgery 9 years ago, and it feels great, however, cutting the 1/3 acre lot in the Carolina Heat of July/August is too much for me to handle without significant rest, fluids or sitting in the shade.  Humidity is brutal for breathing when over exerted and hot.  

 
Started needing glasses almost 10 years ago.

Didn't take care of my ears when I was young, heavy metal, paying the price now.  Still don't, see the neighbor wearing ear muffs mowing his lawn and think WTF?

Balance.  Used to skateboard/snowboard.  Wouldn't even try it now.

Never could remember anyone's name.

 
Turning 50 this year. Not really happy about that.

But my wife is still hot and sex is still great, so I have nothing to complain about. Unless I do and I just forgot because of my short-term memory issues. But my wife is still hot.

 
46 but have the knees of a 76 yr old.

Things I used to be good at but am no longer, anything that has to do with knees.  

 
I need two knees and my hip is going out also.  The arthritis in my left hand is unbearable at times.  It takes me 30-45 min to get out of bed in the morning.  I also need 10-12 aspirin to make it thru the day.  At 57, this is totally unsustainable,  but I have no answers.  I seen my father go thru this and vowed not to be like that, too late.

 
FairWarning said:
I need two knees and my hip is going out also.  The arthritis in my left hand is unbearable at times.  It takes me 30-45 min to get out of bed in the morning.  I also need 10-12 aspirin to make it thru the day.  At 57, this is totally unsustainable,  but I have no answers.  I seen my father go thru this and vowed not to be like that, too late.
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You mention arthritis, I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in the late 90’s.Have been taking Enbrel every since and it’s literally life changing. When I miss it for say a month or so, all the aches and pains come back. When I’m on it, I have been an ultra runner and now an ultra biker. If you don’t have one or haven’t seen a Rheumotologist I can’t recommend getting to one quick enough.

 
At age 66, what I can't do any longer is hold my liquor, bladderly-speaking.  I like a pre-dinner glass of red wine or a beer.  But if I have a second beer in particular, I know I'll be peeing a lot soon after.  I'm very cautious about when/what I drink when away from home and the safety of my bathroom.

 
59

Knee, back, feet, and ### injuries in the military robbed me of my 35" vertical. Barely probably a foot now :(

Used to be fluent in French and pretty good saxophonist.....now I royally suck at both.  Lack of use will do that I guess.

Bladder/prostrate.....gotta take a few extra seconds 'shaking it off' after each wiz

 
Definitely infield range in slow pitch softball. Have been playing in adult leagues every year for over 20 years. Hardly a ringer, but had good infield range and now at age 53, have problems getting to grounders a few feet to either direction. 

 
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- 14 knee surgeries between both knees and one full replacement
- 5 shoulder surgeries between both delts ,told i will need shoulder replacement in my right shoulder within 10 years
 1 - torn bicep repaired ,that feels great tho
3 - hernia mesh surgeries
all sports related more or less ,i still lift weights and train boxing ,sparring days are over  however ...i have no idea how long i can keep going before my body just up and leaves my inner drive lol
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ZADO said:
14 knee surgeries between both knees and one full replacement
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14!  Damn!  I thought with 4 I was in bad shape.  I need both replaced but trying to stall as long as possible hoping for stem cell to become a thing here.  

 
dkp993 said:
14!  Damn!  I thought with 4 I was in bad shape.  I need both replaced but trying to stall as long as possible hoping for stem cell to become a thing here.  
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I don't think stem cells will replace cartilage.  And it damn sure won't get rid of the bone spurs I have.

 
Mrs. Rannous said:
I don't think stem cells will replace cartilage.  And it damn sure won't get rid of the bone spurs I have.
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Fingers crossed…… https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/stem_cell_research/coaxing_cells/joint_repair.html

Because of my relatively young age I’m trying to avoid a starting down the replacement road. They last only 15/20 yrs which means I’ll likely need a second replacement in my mid 60’s.  Not really loving the idea of 4 replacements.  So I’m stalling with my fingers crossed.  

 
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General soreness, specifically my back.
Eyesight is worse every year.
Mentally , I can't do math in my head as quickly as I used to.  That annoys the hell out of me.
I've always had a bad memory for names.  My dad has always been that way as well.  One of my biggest fears, is memory issues.   Three of my dad's older siblings had Alzheimer/dementia issues. 

 
dkp993 said:
Fingers crossed…… https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/stem_cell_research/coaxing_cells/joint_repair.html

Because of my relatively young age I’m trying to avoid a starting down the replacement road. They last only 15/20 yrs which means I’ll likely need a second replacement in my mid 60’s.  Not really loving the idea of 4 replacements.  So I’m stalling with my fingers crossed.  
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That sounds amazing.  It might work for the other knee.  But I have bone spurs that prevent me from bending my knee.  A replacement is the only choice I've got, unfortunately.

 
Since deteriorating vision has been mentioned a couple times I thought I'd share some good news. My distance vision is actually better now. I do some eye exercises but I don't know if that does anything or if it's like Granny's cure for a cold. I do use readers but it's nice not needing to wear glasses or contacts all day.

 
Right at 55.

knees and shoulders.

eyes. I’ve had a script sitting at the optometrist for 2 years but have refused to pick up glasses as of yet.

bladder, and prostate the size of a cabbage.

all of these things are aggravating, but if this is as bad as it gets I will take it.

 
steelerfan1 said:
Right at 55.

knees and shoulders.

eyes. I’ve had a script sitting at the optometrist for 2 years but have refused to pick up glasses as of yet.

bladder, and prostate the size of a cabbage.

all of these things are aggravating, but if this is as bad as it gets I will take it.
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I'm pretty sure it's not.

 
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