The Fifty and Above Club....if you're any younger don't even think about posting.

[Doug Tait]

I didn't think reaching the qualifying age to join this esteemed thread would change anything much.

I hadn't accounted for the NHS. It seems I've gone to the top of their red watch list now I've become a doddering half wit. Never had so much communication before.

 

These days, amongst other things I can have a plethora of injections to see me through the next 12months of dotage, they're keen as well to receive a tiny little bit of shit on a stick so they can get to know me very intimately, they fancy that every two years, at least until such times I'm too old to be viable. Talking of very intimate, I guess I've to look forward to the next time I visit the GP when no doubt I'll suffer the indignation of a gent, larger than me (don't know why but him being bigger than me has a huge psychological impact), will engage in a pseudo sexual act, and let's be honest that's exactly what it is, without so much as buying me a drink or purveying suitable lighting for the occasion.

 

But I'm not letting it get me down, I'm hanging on to the fact the physio once said I "wasn't doing too bad, considering".

[roboted]

You may find that in time, that a laissez faire attitude will prevail and that dignity becomes low on your priority........that happens when you first have a camera shoved up your bum.

Hope it's a long time coming Doug.

[Rich Rule]

Been there a few times with the camera.

 

I currently hold the record amongst my friends for the most inches.  
 

The guy on the end of the camera seemed a bit perplexed when I asked quite keenly how far did you get up there.

 

May as well make light of a not so pleasant experience.

[openspaceman]

42 minutes ago, roboted said:

.that happens when you first have a camera shoved up your bum.

I'm nigh on half Doug's life in front of him and haven't suffered that indignity yet.

[oldwoodcutter]

I’m happy to say I share openspacemans record, nothing er invasive yet , and we’re about the same ( old) age

[petercb]

 

1 hour ago, openspaceman said:

I'm nigh on half Doug's life in front of him and haven't suffered that indignity yet.

And me, happy to miss that one

[topchippyles]

3 hours ago, Doug Tait said:

I didn't think reaching the qualifying age to join this esteemed thread would change anything much.

I hadn't accounted for the NHS. It seems I've gone to the top of their red watch list now I've become a doddering half wit. Never had so much communication before.

 

These days, amongst other things I can have a plethora of injections to see me through the next 12months of dotage, they're keen as well to receive a tiny little bit of shit on a stick so they can get to know me very intimately, they fancy that every two years, at least until such times I'm too old to be viable. Talking of very intimate, I guess I've to look forward to the next time I visit the GP when no doubt I'll suffer the indignation of a gent, larger than me (don't know why but him being bigger than me has a huge psychological impact), will engage in a pseudo sexual act, and let's be honest that's exactly what it is, without so much as buying me a drink or purveying suitable lighting for the occasion.

 

But I'm not letting it get me down, I'm hanging on to the fact the physio once said I "wasn't doing too bad, considering".

Christ its only been a week 🤣

 

[PeteB]

I'll use Rich's question next time I have the camera! Only had the one 'intervention' with two chaperone nurses present, I did say 'you'll find no stars or moons but I hope it is educational! '

 

I feel slightly comforted that they want to care with these procedures!

 

Is there an "over 60's club" where we can discuss elderly issues without you young uns taking the piss?

[Bob_z_l]

Joking aside @Doug Tait don't swerve the Over 50's blood test. 
I get mine done almost yearly to check for potential prostate issues.

Lost a Father in Law and several good friends to it. 

 

Yes, poo on a stick and when diagnosed the tube in the backside are undignified, but the satisfaction of knowing I'm free (currently) from anything lasts far longer.

 

Sorry to be preachy but dying unnecessarily early seems a waste.  

[Doug Tait]

1 hour ago, Bob_z_l said:

Joking aside @Doug Tait don't swerve the Over 50's blood test. 
I get mine done almost yearly to check for potential prostate issues.

Lost a Father in Law and several good friends to it. 

 

Yes, poo on a stick and when diagnosed the tube in the backside are undignified, but the satisfaction of knowing I'm free (currently) from anything lasts far longer.

 

Sorry to be preachy but dying unnecessarily early seems a waste.  

 

It was all tongue in cheek Bob, posted off the day it came, I agree with all you say.