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Dr. T

(795 posts)

19. I'm comfortable with my mortality.

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 09:17 PM

23 hrs ago

Doctors and medical science have no answers for most of my chronic ailments. Big pharma will gladly keep you alive long enough to take your last dollar.

I've known people who lived into their late 80's and 90's. Their quality of life faded significantly. So I’ll blow off my colonoscopy, drink another beer, eat another ribeye, and enjoy the ride.

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At 85 and healthy? Why more medicine may do more harm [View all] erronis Yesterday OP

"... there is a specific harm in converting a healthy older adult into a medical project." Pinback Yesterday #1

My goal is to be on no medications bamagal62 Yesterday #14

Good for you! erronis Yesterday #16

I think longevity is like diarrhea, it runs in your genes. multigraincracker Yesterday #2

My mom's side of the family bamagal62 Yesterday #8

Moving is key. bamagal62 Yesterday #12

Just because I'm watching it and it fits with your comment - look up "Perfect Days" erronis Yesterday #17

I need to watch. bamagal62 23 hrs ago #21

I'm 76 and run 3 to 5 miles 3 to 4 days a week. multigraincracker 23 hrs ago #22

Saw a film about Japanese heart health. multigraincracker 23 hrs ago #24

Natto? bamagal62 23 hrs ago #26

I eat all kinds of fermented food and drinks. multigraincracker 22 hrs ago #27

You should suss out bamagal62 22 hrs ago #33

Co-ops frequently sell natto. And miso and other fermented products. erronis 11 hrs ago #34

If it's not broken... ultralite001 Yesterday #3

Wow - that took me back at least 60 years. erronis Yesterday #4

Omg cate94 Yesterday #15

I'm blessed with ADHD. multigraincracker 22 hrs ago #28

I would argue that the age should be 75 not 85. kellytore Yesterday #5

At my last annual checkup, my young doctor said, Pinback Yesterday #6

Same here. Just glad I went to the eye doctor. multigraincracker 22 hrs ago #29

My uncle died bamagal62 Yesterday #9

I'm very sorry to hear that. It can happen at any age, but we get a lot of them as we age. erronis Yesterday #18

I will say this was many years ago before it became routine. bamagal62 23 hrs ago #23

A thought provoking OP..... anciano Yesterday #7

I so agree! bamagal62 Yesterday #10

And when the opponent flips over his winning card. erronis Yesterday #11

The cards are shuffled randomly. You only multigraincracker 22 hrs ago #30

I admit to HEAVY confirmation bias in favor of the article... TygrBright Yesterday #13

I like your philosophy. erronis 23 hrs ago #20

I'd rather deal with the pain than take pain pills. multigraincracker 22 hrs ago #31

I'm comfortable with my mortality. Dr. T 23 hrs ago #19

Regarding colonoscopy, I've wondered whether the damage to the microbiome from the prep... lostnfound 23 hrs ago #25

I never minded getting one. My brother multigraincracker 22 hrs ago #32