Life Take care of yourself guys - Page 7

BIG_DADDY · 01-28-2019, 11:12 AM

In the last year I have had 6 friends die. 4 in their 50s, one in his late 40s and one in his early 60s. All appeared to be in great shape. Makes you think a little about your own mortality. Wish I had retired a couple years back when I had the chance. Seems so young to be kicking it. Still others have had major health issues and cannot enjoy any quality of life. What ever happened to the new 50 is the old 40?

**BigRedChief** · 01-29-2019, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBeauford

Your quality of life in your mid 50s and on will suffer greatly, as you surely will develop DM2. Enjoy daily insulin shots, neuropathy and the pain associated with that, looking at your feet in a mirror every morning to ensure they arent infected from a lego you stepped on 2 days ago, and your eventual early demise. Its a really bad way to go.

I was in great shape up until 34 or so. At 59 I lost 100 lbs. So 25 years of being fat. No diabetics. No known heart issues. Regular blood work. Trips to the Dr. Always had good health insurance. Started to have high blood pressure 10 years ago. Take a pill. 120/80 every time.

I know from my personal experience and in the health care field, nothing is settled. Everyone can improve their quality of life at any age. You made bad decisions. Stop making them and make better ones. Even those I worked with who tried to improve their quality of life after COPD diagnosis were able to improve their quality of life.

**2112** · 01-29-2019, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I was in great shape up until 34 or so. At 59 I lost 100 lbs. So 25 years of being fat. No diabetics. No known heart issues. Regular blood work. Trips to the Dr. Always had good health insurance. Started to have high blood pressure 10 years ago. Take a pill. 120/80 every time.

I know from my personal experience and in the health care field, nothing is settled. Everyone can improve their quality of life at any age. You made bad decisions. Stop making them and make better ones. Even those I worked with who tried to improve their quality of life after COPD diagnosis were able to improve their quality of life.

Still no blue moons?

Your body is the most important piece of property you own. That’s how I think about it as I get older. I just want to be able to enjoy my retirement, not drop dead right after I retire. (Like a lot of people I know)

**BigRedChief** · 01-29-2019, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by D2112

Still no blue moons?

I went to an authentic German place on Saturday and had several of the Hefe 2 liter drafts. Thats like crack to me.

IowaHawkeyeChief · 01-29-2019, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzie04

Sorry you lost so many friends. I know how tough it is. My older brother passed away last month at 32 years old from a pulmonary embolism. He was a little overweight. Didn’t smoke or drink. He was reffing a basketball game in warrensburg when he collapsed, he died shortly after they got him to the hospital.

He loved reffing more than anything, and his passing has made me stop and appreciate the little things I love more. And to love the people I love a little bit harder. Also to be sure to let them know how much they mean. God bless and enjoy your day.

Sorry for your loss. I lost my brother 4 years ago to Brain Cancer, Gioblastoma. Sucks to lose a sibling.

htismaqe · 01-29-2019, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I went to an authentic German place on Saturday and had several of the Hefe 2 liter drafts. Thats like crack to me.

That's not a Weizen. That's the original Hofbrau lager.

**BigRedChief** · 01-29-2019, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

That's not a Weizen. That's the original Hofbrau lager.

I know that. It was a beer metaphor.

htismaqe · 01-29-2019, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I know that. It was a beer metaphor.

I take it you have a Hofbräuhaus of America location near you? I'm jealous. I've actually been to the original in Munich but the closest location to me here is in Chicago.

Nothing better than a 2-liter lager and a huge Bavarian pretzel.

**2112** · 01-29-2019, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I went to an authentic German place on Saturday and had several of the Hefe 2 liter drafts. Thats like crack to me.

I like spaten October fest. It’s one of my favorite beers.

tooge · 01-29-2019, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

Know your numbers. Especially your LDL and glucose. If your LDL is borderline or high you can bet your circulatory system is collecting arterial plaque through out. Make sure your glucose is in check because once you get diabetes I or II it just screws with everything else in your body making diseases so much more easier to get.

It's not as simple as your LDL being borderline or slightly high. The LDL numbers can be further broken down by actual particle size. THAT is actually more important. I can't recall the test I had, but it broke it down that way from how I understood it.

carcosa · 01-29-2019, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jerryaldini

Just wanna say really sorry for your loss, and this happens more than we think.. That's many, many friends as President would say. I bet they were fine people too. Pit bulls always target the good ones.

Thank you. The pitbulls left behind notes saying they chose their victims specifically because they were kind, caring, and did a lot of charity work

htismaqe · 01-29-2019, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tooge

It's not as simple as your LDL being borderline or slightly high. The LDL numbers can be further broken down by actual particle size. THAT is actually more important. I can't recall the test I had, but it broke it down that way from how I understood it.

You also need to understand your LDL / HDL differential. Even a moderate LDL level in the absence of a good HDL level (happens with people that lack good food sources like fish and nuts) can be a big problem because HDL effectively "cleans" LDL from the system.

I know people that aren't even close to having high LDL that are considered "at risk" because their HDL levels are simply too low.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-29-2019, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tooge

It's not as simple as your LDL being borderline or slightly high. The LDL numbers can be further broken down by actual particle size. THAT is actually more important. I can't recall the test I had, but it broke it down that way from how I understood it.

Sort of.

The main protein embedded in LDL-C and VLDL is apolipoprotein B which is a stronger predictor of atherogenicity than LDL-C alone, but it is not yet a common test. LDL-C+ VLDL is called your non-HDL-C, and is a good estimate of atherogenecity. Lipoprotein A is also risk-enhancer, but not to the extent of apoB.

The general principle to follow is that lower is better for LDL-C, and every 1% reduction in your LDL gives an approximately 1% risk reduction for an ASCVD event, although the risk reduction lowers off as LDL-C decreases.

The newest lipid guidelines recommend using coronary artery calcium scores as supplemental info for the necessity of statin therapy, but that's still pretty cutting edge.

BIG_DADDY · 01-29-2019, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzie04

Sorry you lost so many friends. I know how tough it is. My older brother passed away last month at 32 years old from a pulmonary embolism. He was a little overweight. Didn’t smoke or drink. He was reffing a basketball game in warrensburg when he collapsed, he died shortly after they got him to the hospital.

He loved reffing more than anything, and his passing has made me stop and appreciate the little things I love more. And to love the people I love a little bit harder. Also to be sure to let them know how much they mean. God bless and enjoy your day.

Sorry to hear about your brother, that's horrible.

BIG_DADDY · 01-29-2019, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

It’s all about genetics.

Genetics play a huge role for sure. There is health disorder that runs in our family. It killed my grandmother at 51 yet my mother lived with it until she was 83. Knowing it could take me out at any time has made me look at things differently. For me it is less about reaching an age and more about the quality of the breaths I have no matter how many of them there are. I do believe for most people though how they take care of themselves makes a huge difference. Looking back at my classmates those who made health a priority look much younger. Those who didn't were generally fat and looked older. Those who abused themselves with cigarettes and alcohol or both looked a lot older like by 15 years. Anyone who messed with amphetamines is basically history.

BWillie · 01-29-2019, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RetiredSeniorChief

I've done CPR, put people in body bags, and made next of kin notifications. None of it fun but it truly made me realize that it is true that Jesus holds the keys to life, death and hell. Most people wake up on the day of their death not realizing its their last day.

Oh give me a ****ing break.

01-28-2019, 11:12 AM
BIG_DADDY THE RED MENACE Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texas Casino cash: $5088410	Take care of yourself guys In the last year I have had 6 friends die. 4 in their 50s, one in his late 40s and one in his early 60s. All appeared to be in great shape. Makes you think a little about your own mortality. Wish I had retired a couple years back when I had the chance. Seems so young to be kicking it. Still others have had major health issues and cannot enjoy any quality of life. What ever happened to the new 50 is the old 40?
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