The Getting Old Sucks Thread
 

Since the Boobs thread hasn't been getting any traction lately, I figured I'd change it up a bit.

Back about 10 years ago, I was in my early/mid 30's, still felt really young, in the best shape of my life, single, and felt I was still young enough to attract women in their early 20's (which I did), or I could easily attract good looking women in their early 40's (which I also did.)

Fast forward to now, I'm married (which I am thankful for), mid 40's, I have a kid, but my wife and I are badly out of shape (I'm about 50 pounds overweight), we're grumpy all the time, we don't keep up with the most "happening" entertainment, because we don't get very many opportunities to go out nor watch what we want to on TV (since the TV is dominated by the 4 year old.) It just hit me that I've reached that age where I have became my father! I don't know the in fashions right now, I'm getting gray, I can't stand top 40 music anymore, I can't stay up late, alcohol seems to really wreck my body......dudes, I just feel so durn old!

Don't want to feel this way. I know I should get back into the gym. Should listen to the radio more, and they do have Just For Men, lol! I used to get excited to go into restaurants where the waitresses were hot and wearing short shorts, but now, they all look like kids to me. I hate growing up!

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Dude I hear you! I am 45 now. I go about a week pain free then something gives out and I have two weeks of some nagging injury. Usually my back.
I need to start working out and watching my diet better. Getting old sucks!!!

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[quote=metalskins;1221805]Since the Boobs thread hasn't been getting any traction lately, I figured I'd change it up a bit.

Back about 10 years ago, I was in my early/mid 30's, still felt really young, in the best shape of my life, single, and felt I was still young enough to attract women in their early 20's (which I did), or I could easily attract good looking women in their early 40's (which I also did.)

Fast forward to now, I'm married (which I am thankful for), mid 40's, I have a kid, but my wife and I are badly out of shape (I'm about 50 pounds overweight), we're grumpy all the time, we don't keep up with the most "happening" entertainment, because we don't get very many opportunities to go out nor watch what we want to on TV (since the TV is dominated by the 4 year old.) It just hit me that I've reached that age where I have became my father! I don't know the in fashions right now, I'm getting gray, I can't stand top 40 music anymore, I can't stay up late, alcohol seems to really wreck my body......dudes, I just feel so durn old!

Don't want to feel this way. I know I should get back into the gym. Should listen to the radio more, and they do have Just For Men, lol! I used to get excited to go into restaurants where the waitresses were hot and wearing short shorts, but now, they all look like kids to me. I hate growing up![/quote]

I was tired of being the only one keeping it up.

Yup youth is wasted on the young and the old pay for it!

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Really trying not to become that "get off my lawn" guy, but man, I feel so disconnected from life. While I am not complaining of the life I have (I live a good life, and I have a great family), there's a sense of adventure that I think I'm missing right now. I think I have definitely hit my mid-life crisis.

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Just turned 63 and retired,love it! I will admit to letting myself go and now I have to bust my ass to get back in shape but my advice is start to do something now ....don't wait. I walk 4/5 miles a day and I have lost some weight(shit load to go)I feel 100 times better!

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I'm 39 and can relate to some of this. I dropped 25 pounds last year to get my BMI back into 'healthy' weight range, partly because the doctor said I should, and partly because I just wanted to. It helps with the way you feel about everything, you'll sleep better, you'll be less grumpy, it helps with stress, and it might make you feel less 'old' just because you get a little more positive self esteem from it.

Recommend starting there and let the rest take care of itself. And don't try to lose it all at once. Set a doable goal: 5 pounds by June 30. Once you get there, set another goal.

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Heck just working towards a goal and accomplishing it makes you feel better, even if it's just 5 pounds.

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[quote=Schneed10;1221864]Heck just working towards a goal and accomplishing it makes you feel better, even if it's just 5 pounds.[/quote]

This.

I actually went into a depression last year around this time. Not sure where it came from, but I was drinking way too much, eating total shit. Fast forward to about 2-3 months ago, dropped about 40-50 lbs. since then and fitness/exercise truly has made me a different human being. I actually feel like shit the days I DON'T do a work out.

The second we hit our 30s, I feel like we've been to the doctor more times in the course of a few years than we had in our lives combined. Getting old is poop.

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Mid 30's here and I can't complain too much. Hair is getting thinner up top and I'm getting more gray hairs in my beard by the week but besides that all is well.

I've been taking a lot of courses online but I recently had to take one on campus. At the end of the semester, a bunch of the kids let me know that they thought I was the teacher on the first day of class.

Oh yeah, and go get your colonoscopies! I had my first one in my 20's due to family history, my second one a couple years later found "pre-cancerous" polyps that almost certainly would have been cancer had I waited until 40 to get a colonoscopy. I'm getting my third later this year.

I like to tell people that I started doing my own colonoscopies at home just to see their reaction.

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58 going on 85. I have the thrashed body of somebody that played middle linebacker in the NFL for 15 years. I think I counted 12 broken bones over my lifetime. I was wound a little too tight till spinal fusion surgery ground me to a halt at 38 and I quickly gained 40 pounds. A good example I dabbled in some amateur boxing. I had a friend whose dad trained pros that told me I worked out too much. I used to hit the weight room after football practice in college. This was back in the day when there was a lot more contact than there is now. Most guys back then where I was from didn't even touch weights during the season.

I just lifted too much too often and always went heavy. 25 years of that took it's toll. Then throw in 3 motorcycle crashes and those are on street bikes, who knows how many times I ate it on a dirt bike. Unfortunately doctors won't prescribe pain meds for chronic long term pain anymore. My hair would even hurt if I had any.

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First major health scare this year after getting pneumonia...another first. Last week in Feb got sick, thought it was a cold, went to the doctor, Patient First after I got a fever probably 4-5 days in.

They took xrays where they saw congestions consistent with Pneumonia and additional area which looked like a "spot" in my chest. Follow up 3 weeks later, Xray still showed spot...I couldn't see it no matter how hard I tried but Radiologist ordered CAT scan a couple days later. I got nervous...especially we radiologist threw around words like Biopsy. Did CAT and got a call next day saying everything was fine from Radiologist.

kinda shook me for a second.

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[quote=Chico23231;1222315]First major health scare this year after getting pneumonia...another first. Last week in Feb got sick, thought it was a cold, went to the doctor, Patient First after I got a fever probably 4-5 days in.

They took xrays where they saw congestions consistent with Pneumonia and additional area which looked like a "spot" in my chest. Follow up 3 weeks later, Xray still showed spot...I couldn't see it no matter how hard I tried but Radiologist ordered CAT scan a couple days later. I got nervous...especially we radiologist threw around words like Biopsy. Did CAT and got a call next day saying everything was fine from Radiologist.

kinda shook me for a second.[/quote]

How pissed would you be if he was like haha sike that's my thumbprint.

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But seriously, glad it wasn't anything serious.

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Thanks...yeah man, getting old sux.

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Getting old does suck in a lot of ways, but at the same time I'd have no interest in being 21 again. Anyone else agree?

What sucks these days most for me is waking up with random aches and pains. I'm like shit what did I do yesterday, oh yeah went for a walk. A fucking half hour walk is enough to make me limp out of bed in the morning.

Hangovers really blow too. 2 beers and a couple of bourbons? Used to be no big deal. Now it's guaranteed to make me wake up with a pounding headache. And if I really go out on a bender forget about it, I'm under the weather for at least 2 full days. On the positive side I guess it's really made me cut back on drinking the last few years.

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[quote=MTK;1222612]Getting old does suck in a lot of ways, but at the same time I'd have no interest in being 21 again. Anyone else agree?

What sucks these days most for me is waking up with random aches and pains. I'm like shit what did I do yesterday, oh yeah went for a walk. A fucking half hour walk is enough to make me limp out of bed in the morning.

Hangovers really blow too. 2 beers and a couple of bourbons? Used to be no big deal. Now it's guaranteed to make me wake up with a pounding headache. And if I really go out on a bender forget about it, I'm under the weather for at least 2 full days. On the positive side I guess it's really made me cut back on drinking the last few years.[/quote]

Fully agree. One thing we did stumble upon was we went out an bought a really good bed! I swear to God it makes a difference. we have a Tempur Pedic and I will never buy anything else , they are expensive as hell but worth it and bye the way the other impersonators mattress in a box aren't close to the real thing!

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Good call on the bed, G-man. We recently upgraded from a full size pillow top spring mattress to a king size foam mattress and my back has not been hurting or stiff since.

It was $600 shipped on Amazon with a 100 day return policy, essentially no risk. Also bought the box spring and frame on Amazon. Everything shipped for under $900.

If you're sleeping on a bed that you don't like, I [B]HIGHLY RECOMMEND[/B] upgrading. It's been almost life changing for me and my pregnant wife, our dog too - plenty of space for all of us.

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[QUOTE=metalskins;1221805]Since the Boobs thread hasn't been getting any traction lately, I figured I'd change it up a bit.



Back about 10 years ago, I was in my early/mid 30's, still felt really young, in the best shape of my life, single, and felt I was still young enough to attract women in their early 20's (which I did), or I could easily attract good looking women in their early 40's (which I also did.)



Fast forward to now, I'm married (which I am thankful for), mid 40's, I have a kid, but my wife and I are badly out of shape (I'm about 50 pounds overweight), we're grumpy all the time, we don't keep up with the most "happening" entertainment, because we don't get very many opportunities to go out nor watch what we want to on TV (since the TV is dominated by the 4 year old.) It just hit me that I've reached that age where I have became my father! I don't know the in fashions right now, I'm getting gray, I can't stand top 40 music anymore, I can't stay up late, alcohol seems to really wreck my body......dudes, I just feel so durn old!



Don't want to feel this way. I know I should get back into the gym. Should listen to the radio more, and they do have Just For Men, lol! I used to get excited to go into restaurants where the waitresses were hot and wearing short shorts, but now, they all look like kids to me. I hate growing up![/QUOTE]I am 43 years old and Everything you described sounds like me.

Just this past August I got married [emoji141] to a really wonderful woman, and I really thank God for her.

But I completely agree that everything else about getting older sux!

And yes, even at the age of 43 I am getting odd aches and pains. Also I too done not much like the current Top 40 Music.

As for drinking [emoji482], as other have mentioned, Hangovers are Much Worse and have have caused me to also severely curtail my drinking [emoji482]

Getting Old Sux!

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I definitely agree with you guys on the fitness. A couple years ago, I had lost about 50 pounds - felt so much better! felt younger! Looked younger! Unfortunately, I gained every bit of that weight back, because I had gotten under a lot of stress. Now, I am trying to get my weight headed back into the right direction, but it's tough.

And the aches and pains! Where in the blue tornado did these aches and pains come from?

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[quote=metalskins;1221805]Since the Boobs thread hasn't been getting any traction lately, I figured I'd change it up a bit.

Back about 10 years ago, I was in my early/mid 30's, still felt really young, in the best shape of my life, single, and felt I was still young enough to attract women in their early 20's (which I did), or I could easily attract good looking women in their early 40's (which I also did.)

Fast forward to now, I'm married (which I am thankful for), mid 40's, I have a kid, but my wife and I are badly out of shape (I'm about 50 pounds overweight), we're grumpy all the time, we don't keep up with the most "happening" entertainment, because we don't get very many opportunities to go out nor watch what we want to on TV (since the TV is dominated by the 4 year old.) It just hit me that I've reached that age where I have became my father! I don't know the in fashions right now, I'm getting gray, I can't stand top 40 music anymore, I can't stay up late, alcohol seems to really wreck my body......dudes, I just feel so durn old!

Don't want to feel this way. I know I should get back into the gym. Should listen to the radio more, and they do have Just For Men, lol! I used to get excited to go into restaurants where the waitresses were hot and wearing short shorts, but now, they all look like kids to me. I hate growing up![/quote]

I had a child at about the same age as yourself. Us the child as motivation to get out and get some exercise because your going to need it. I'm now 55 and my daughter is 12 and I can keep up with her. I started stretching and walking several months back and feel a lot better. The stretching will help you feel better and you will have less pain.

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[quote=Back2RFK;1223876]I had a child at about the same age as yourself. Us the child as motivation to get out and get some exercise because your going to need it. I'm now 55 and my daughter is 12 and I can keep up with her. I started stretching and walking several months back and feel a lot better. The stretching will help you feel better and you will have less pain.[/quote]

I've actually decided that I would do a little stretching and exercise tonight since my wife and son is away (he has to get some dental surgery done.) That way I have no interruptions and it will get me back focused on getting active.

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10 years ago I re-injured a spinal injury that I had originally hurt when I was in the military. I've been in constant pain ever since then. I've had 6 spinal surgeries and the last one took 3 hours (in April) and made the pain worse. I've tried every pain therapy that there is, and sometimes more than once, to no avail.

I accepted that growing old was part of life but never expected all the pain I've had. Still, I try to stay positive and thank my lucky stars for disability. The VA system was a total bitch and it took me 4 years of major azz-pain to get them to approve my military disability.

"Nothing fucks you harder than time."

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[QUOTE=Warthog;1225497]10 years ago I re-injured a spinal injury that I had originally hurt when I was in the military. I've been in constant pain ever since then. I've had 6 spinal surgeries and the last one took 3 hours (in April) and made the pain worse. I've tried every pain therapy that there is, and sometimes more than once, to no avail.



I accepted that growing old was part of life but never expected all the pain I've had. Still, I try to stay positive and thank my lucky stars for disability. The VA system was a total bitch and it took me 4 years of major azz-pain to get them to approve my military disability.



"Nothing fucks you harder than time."[/QUOTE]I am very sorry [emoji120] I hear about all of your pain!

I hope that you get some relief soon.

Thank you for your Service to Our County!

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Went wake boarding this weekend and I'm sore. Its been my quest do do a flip but all I can do now is get half way around and land on my head. At one time I could all most get all the the way around but not anymore. I can still get some good air but I just don't think time is on my side for learning a flip.

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So sorry Wart Hog. Hope you can get some help. May need to see a doctor or what have you! Get well!

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[quote=JPPT1974;1225797]So sorry Wart Hog. Hope you can get some help. May need to see a doctor or what have you! Get well![/quote]

I flew fighter aircraft for 25 years. Most guys who do that have back problems from all the cumulative "g" forces. Mine's just worse than others. Still, it was a really cool job and I miss it. No good deal lasts forever!

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[quote=Warthog;1225836]I flew fighter aircraft for 25 years. Most guys who do that have back problems from all the cumulative "g" forces. Mine's just worse than others. Still, it was a really cool job and I miss it. No good deal lasts forever![/quote]

You probably have 24.5 of the top 25 life stories on this whole site. Sorry for your pain and thanks for the service. Glad you at least don't regret it.

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Last night a sneezed and shit my pants. God getting old is bad.

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[quote=Warthog;1225836]I flew fighter aircraft for 25 years. Most guys who do that have back problems from all the cumulative "g" forces. Mine's just worse than others. Still, it was a really cool job and I miss it. No good deal lasts forever![/quote]

First, Thank you for your service! Not saying this will cure all but my Mrs has one of the worst backs you have ever seen and what helps her ......and me is a really good bed. We have a Tempur Pedic and I and her swear by it!

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[quote=Giantone;1226395]First, Thank you for your service! Not saying this will cure all but my Mrs has one of the worst backs you have ever seen and what helps her ......and me is a really good bed. We have a Tempur Pedic and I and her swear by it![/quote]

Thanks for the input. I have a good bed and have tried chiropractors, acupuncture, TENS, and every other gizmo out there for this. I've also had 6 spinal surgeries. My flying days fuzed two of my vertebra together. Not an operation for fusion but it happened naturally from all the "g" forces. I'm resigned to my fate and await the new technology to help with the pain!

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[quote=Warthog;1226400]Thanks for the input. I have a good bed and have tried chiropractors, acupuncture, TENS, and every other gizmo out there for this. I've also had 6 spinal surgeries. My flying days fuzed two of my vertebra together. Not an operation for fusion but it happened naturally from all the "g" forces. I'm resigned to my fate and await the new technology to help with the pain![/quote]

Ok, the Mrs has Scoilosis and had spine surgery that stretched her torso 3 inches , she has 3 metal rods in her back.

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I echo the Tempurpedic endorsement! Mattress is incredible. Every time I lay on it after a long day, it feels amazing. It is pricy, but it is so much better than any other mattress on the market today.

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[quote=The Skinsinator;1226624]I echo the Tempurpedic endorsement! Mattress is incredible. Every time I lay on it after a long day, it feels amazing. It is pricy, but it is so much better than any other mattress on the market today.[/quote]

We need a new mattress and I just looked and for a CA King its $3700. Which one do you have?

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[quote=Back2RFK;1226976]We need a new mattress and I just looked and for a CA King its $3700. Which one do you have?[/quote]

We purchased ours almost 5 years ago now(our second). We upgrade to the king mattress and king box ...was about $4500 at the time through Tempurpedic .

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[quote=Back2RFK;1226976]We need a new mattress and I just looked and for a CA King its $3700. Which one do you have?[/quote]

Look around ,they now sell them at many place's . When we bought ours we could only go through the company.

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[quote=Back2RFK;1226976]We need a new mattress and I just looked and for a CA King its $3700. Which one do you have?[/quote]Just the regular king size I believe. Believe my sister bought a refurbished one for a good deal and has good results. Price around as stated.

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I ordered a 6 dollar avocado saver from Amazon and I'm excited that its here now. A damn avocado saver makes me happy nowadays. Its funny how things that you want and/or like changes as you get older.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1244718]I ordered a 6 dollar avocado saver from Amazon and I'm excited that its here now. A damn avocado saver makes me happy nowadays. Its funny how things that you want and/or like changes as you get older.[/quote]

I had to look up what an avocado saver is. Never heard of such a thing.

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I'm 40 and the doctor put me on a beta blocker this week for blood pressure. Hairline ain't what it used to be and I don't sleep as well as I used to.

I can still drive it 290 down the middle and the weiner still operates though so I'll take what I can get :biggthump

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[quote=Schneed10;1244732]I'm 40 and the doctor put me on a beta blocker this week for blood pressure. Hairline ain't what it used to be and I don't sleep as well as I used to.

I can still drive it 290 down the middle and the weiner still operates though so I'll take what I can get :biggthump[/quote]

A few other little tricks that will help with you blood pressure. Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother) ,I take a table spoon twice a day and it really does work . Breathing (yes sounds silly but) taking long deep breaths will help with your blood pressure also.Two small painless things that you can that will help.