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Dr. T

(805 posts)

19. I'm comfortable with my mortality.

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 09:17 PM

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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 Monday OP

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

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

Good for you! erronis Monday #16

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

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

Moving is key. bamagal62 Monday #12

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

I need to watch. bamagal62 Monday #21

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

Saw a film about Japanese heart health. multigraincracker Monday #24

Natto? bamagal62 Monday #26

I eat all kinds of fermented food and drinks. multigraincracker Monday #27

You should suss out bamagal62 Monday #33

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

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

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

Omg cate94 Monday #15

I'm blessed with ADHD. multigraincracker Monday #28

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

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

Same here. Just glad I went to the eye doctor. multigraincracker Monday #29

My uncle died bamagal62 Monday #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 Monday #18

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

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

I so agree! bamagal62 Monday #10

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

The cards are shuffled randomly. You only multigraincracker Monday #30

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

I like your philosophy. erronis Monday #20

I'd rather deal with the pain than take pain pills. multigraincracker Monday #31

I'm comfortable with my mortality. Dr. T Monday #19

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

I never minded getting one. My brother multigraincracker Monday #32