The Loft: Butches and Femmes in their 40s, 50s and over.

[Blade]

Who's still here these days? About to be 58 ouch that hurt lol. Actually everything since 54 has hurt. I'm hoping the 60's will be better

[C0LLETTE]

I'm still here and almost 20 years older than you, 75 in August.

If you are complaining now you have no idea what awaits you.

A few years ago, I was in an art gallery, the gallery was up one flight so I started up the stairs. There was an elevator at the bottom of the stairs and an older couple waiting for it.
I called to them and said "come on, it's only one flight" and they turned to me and said "How old are you?". I said 72. They said "We are 75 and you don't know anything yet".

And so it is my young friend....lol

BTW, stereotyping older women, and me in particular, would lead me to consider you an idiot...some of us just have great genes.

[Kelt]

Originally Posted by Blade

Who's still here these days? About to be 58 ouch that hurt lol. Actually everything since 54 has hurt. I'm hoping the 60's will be better

I'm 58 as well, for another month anyway. A few months ago I did something painful to a knee without actually knowing what. My Dr said because of my age it must be arthritis! I refused that diagnosis and started regular physical therapy, hmmm not so much help. I am now starting with a well regarded "Holistic" physical therapist and yoga outfit to do a head to toe re-set. I'll let you how that goes in a couple thousand dollars...

[C0LLETTE]

My own theory is that unless you are genetically blessed with good bones, and genetic everything else ( including teeth ) , you're doing a nice very expensive job of pushing against the wind.

[Kelt]

Originally Posted by C0LLETTE

My own theory is that unless you are genetically blessed with good bones, and genetic everything else ( including teeth ) , you're doing a nice very expensive job of pushing against the wind.

Most likely true, but I’ll go down swinging!

It’s been a good decade since my last reset and a stressful one at that so I‘m due.

At least I’m enjoying good health and excellent teeth.

[Kelt]

Originally Posted by Kelt

I'm 58 as well, for another month anyway. A few months ago I did something painful to a knee without actually knowing what. My Dr said because of my age it must be arthritis! I refused that diagnosis and started regular physical therapy, hmmm not so much help. I am now starting with a well regarded "Holistic" physical therapist and yoga outfit to do a head to toe re-set. I'll let you how that goes in a couple thousand dollars...

Follow up: Well, I went to the holistic joint twice a week for a month then once a week for a month and my knee issues are completely cleared up. Very different style of PT as compared to “normal” and I’m really happy about it, also fixed an unrelated neck issue while I was there. I’m going to continue going in once every couple of weeks for a bit because I’m working on some long-term posture issues, but I am making good progress there too.

Still getting older, but hanging in there!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by Kelt

Follow up: Well, I went to the holistic joint twice a week for a month then once a week for a month and my knee issues are completely cleared up. Very different style of PT as compared to “normal” and I’m really happy about it, also fixed an unrelated neck issue while I was there. I’m going to continue going in once every couple of weeks for a bit because I’m working on some long-term posture issues, but I am making good progress there too.

Still getting older, but hanging in there!

Good for you for trying out something different instead of just accepting what the doc had to say. 58 (or 59 now? Happy Birthday!) is much too young to give up on good health. I'm so glad you're doing better!

[Vincent]

Originally Posted by Kelt

Follow up: Well, I went to the holistic joint twice a week for a month then once a week for a month and my knee issues are completely cleared up. Very different style of PT as compared to “normal” and I’m really happy about it, also fixed an unrelated neck issue while I was there. I’m going to continue going in once every couple of weeks for a bit because I’m working on some long-term posture issues, but I am making good progress there too.

Still getting older, but hanging in there!

I actually love turning 60,I've never felt so solid,mentally and free.possibly moving near the ocean as well,as removing toxic people in my life
I'm, trying a new pt/sports med guy today but then trying to access a service here.
National dissabilty insurance scheme.
If i'm accepted,the govt pays for weird shit as it is based on a wholeness approach,so I may phisio,plus a trainer,but also guitar lessons ,maybe they will pay for me to record music as diagnosed with Cptsd,music soothes the beast in me.
My mate in Melbourne has a songwrting mentor paid by the govt.

But all i can do is apply and let go.
I was fit as in 2013,and shit hit the fan in 2014 and I'm still trying to phisically recover.
Mentally my Cptsd,has calmed down,I can even read again and recognise myself for the first time in 10 yrs,I have a great therapist.But also my home life is safe and calming and quiet.
All I can say is I feel maybe the best is in front of me.
ive met a great guitar teacher who is a sound engineer with recording studio,who is a bit kooky lol.