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Grandpere wrote:

darsben wrote:
Try laser spine surgery.

Will not work with spinal stenosis, that is only good for disk repair and such.

That is what causes stenosis.

Ain't retirement just grand. Well, really it is. I have a saying, "Retirement means getting up in the morning with nothing to do, and going to bed at night with only half of it done."

rjxj: Hit the nail on the head! Retirement gives you the time to spend in Dr.s waiting rooms! No way could I afford spending that much time while working. The other advantage is that in retirement you have the time to reschedule camping trips that you had to cancel because of Dr. appointments.
On our third reschedule in two months because of test, appointments, follow-ups and the such. Feel so sorry for the DW, putting up with my mess. Trying to head to the Gulf coast, but most all spots are taken for the window we have available - gotta be back home for follow-up test, etc again. We can only plan short range now due to the medical hassles. But I agree, thank God for retirement! Working full time with the disadvantages we have now would be impossible to do anything. At least now there's always hope for tomorrow.

darsben wrote:
Try laser spine surgery.

Will not work with spinal stenosis, that is only good for disk repair and such.

Try laser spine surgery.

I hear ya. My wife and I both have big medical issues, but not life threatening so far! We take it a day at a time. Some days we keep busy and others we don't get anything done.

Gonna sell the house in 3 years and hit the road. Have to figure out the Dr visits and the med orders. But one way or another we will get it done.

It used to be fun having a home and all the upkeep and such. Not so much anymore. Since value in owning a home has diminished to nil, we feel its more of a burden to do all the repairs and upkeep. Countdown to an easier lifestyle is stated!