Take Care of Your Health

Jack, praying for you to have a good result and recovery from your recent surgery. You are in my thoughts,
 
Dear Jack, 
Best of luck in beating this disease. You are in our collective thoughts and prayers. G d bless you. 
 
SSG & Jack,
Please continue your fight knowing that you are being remembered in prayer daily.  All Redmen.com'ers wish you a speedy return to good health.
 
Jack, I am Praying for a successful outcome for you. I have fond memories of meeting you in Orlando and our conversation. It was truly enjoyable to talk to someone who was a fan longer than I was. Looking forward to catching up with you again when it is safe.



 
 
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To all of you battling serious chronic or acute illness - Panther, Jack, SS&G, and others.

About ten years ago, Redmen.com was a much different place.  Although many of us were present at the time, the idea that we were a community was at least mildly a stretch.    Today, we have a solid group of good men who are connected to our team and university through this website.    I've met many of you.

SS&G is right - once you hit 50, and really way before that, it's a very good idea to take care of yourself.   We cannot avoid genetics and aging, but we can eat better, exercise more, avoid drugs and alcohol and tobacco.   Above all appreciating all we have, immaterial above material is essential to a happy life.

I have an aunt who I've mentioned from time to time here who just turned 95 a few months ago.  She hasn't eatne red meat in 30 years, walks 3.5 miles every day at a brisk pace, still drives, even into Manhattan to the Met or to her doctors at  Columbia Presby.  She may be 95 chronologically, but her true age health wise is probably 60.   She has begun to have a problem with a manageable arrhythmia, as her mother and my grandmother did at her age, but with a disabled son, she is trying to live as long as she can.   

We bicker a lot here at times, but you are all good men.  Confronting our mortaility and dealing with infirmities that can be life threatening is a daunting challenge.   There are so many facets to a health crisis - emotional, physical, financial, etc. that it can be overwhelming.   I'd encourage anyone feeling overwhelmed to seek out help via counseling or therapy.   Our healthcare system often neglects the other aspects beyond physical health that affect us all when we encounter acute or chromic illness.

I echo all the sentiments of what you guys have done to enrich this community, our basketball program, and university.   Prayers to all for your recovery and well well being as you deal with illness.  
 
panther2" post=422229 said:
Jack, I am Praying for a successful outcome for you. I have fond memories of meeting you in Orlando and our conversation. It was truly enjoyable to talk to someone who was a fan longer than I was. Looking forward to catching up with you again when it is safe.


I feel the same way about you.  It was my pleasure meeting you in Orlando. I look forward to meeting up once again.




 
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one tip i heard about 40 years ago from someone at my firm who was much older.

at 50 EVERY man should take a baby aspirin each day, it helps circulation and the heart.
 
BrookJerseyRedmen wrote: 

one tip i heard about 40 years ago from someone at my firm who was much older.

at 50 EVERY man should take a baby aspirin each day, it helps circulation and the heart.

With you on this one BJR; I've been taking it since my mid-late 50s as I've got both high cholesterol & blood pressure in my genes. Must say the blood pressure's gotten a lot better since I retired! 
 
NCJohnnie" post=422281 said:
BrookJerseyRedmen wrote: 

one tip i heard about 40 years ago from someone at my firm who was much older.

at 50 EVERY man should take a baby aspirin each day, it helps circulation and the heart.

With you on this one BJR; I've been taking it since my mid-late 50s as I've got both high cholesterol & blood pressure in my genes. Must say the blood pressure's gotten a lot better since I retired! 
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Stop rooting for SJU if you really want to see an improvement

Actually, NCJ, having just spent a week in Florida, I know for you, living in North Carolina is likely a lot less stressful than living in NJ.   It's a helathier lifestyle overall.

I didn't get to see Fuchsia over Covid concerns and the distance I would have travelled alone.   Next year!
 
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NCJohnnie" post=422281 said:
BrookJerseyRedmen wrote: 

one tip i heard about 40 years ago from someone at my firm who was much older.

at 50 EVERY man should take a baby aspirin each day, it helps circulation and the heart.

With you on this one BJR; I've been taking it since my mid-late 50s as I've got both high cholesterol & blood pressure in my genes. Must say the blood pressure's gotten a lot better since I retired! 
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That is not as well accepted as it used to be. A number of studies since 2018 have cast some doubt on the value of daily aspirin, in part due to the increased bleeding risk. That said, I take one daily also.  
 
The well accepted recomendation is to take a BABY ASPIRIN daily not a regular aspirin which can cause bleeding. Know of what I speak since I had  HEART ATTACK AND TRIPLE BYPASS SURGERY about 18 years ago at which time I was then told to a baby aspirin daily
 
jackfro" post=422397 said:
The well accepted recomendation is to take a BABY ASPIRIN daily not a regular aspirin which can cause bleeding. Know of what I speak since I had  HEART ATTACK AND TRIPLE BYPASS SURGERY about 18 years ago at which time I was then told to a baby aspirin daily

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Jack, Bob Moran here, I join you and had the heart attack, luckily got away with one stent, but that ER doctor told me I should have been taking the BABY aspirin from 50 on, it might have helped prevent the heart attack, or allowed them to catch the blockage before the attack. Lose dose (baby) aspirin, apparently much different than the regular one on the bleeding concern. HOWEVER, everyone should talk to their own doctor first, before anything else.
 
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Some of us are in our seventies - healthy enough - 50s. are soo young :)
Good you are taking care and good we've had a lot of participatoin on this importanat topic!
So nice to have whooped the Friars - why do I take the games so much to heart? I wonder...
Season already great imo
I do hope we beat the Pirates - game at home - let's go!!!
Blessings
 
I admire the strength that Jack of Virginia, Panther and SS&G. I wish only the best for all of you.

I have had my share of health problems and was fortunate to start posting about eight years ago. While I know I am not everyone's favorite poster, I have a lot of respect for everyone who posts here and have learned a lot. I hope that at 50 now I have matured.

I have had a weight problem for close to 30 years to the point that I didn't have a weight. It was either up or down. I am 6'2 but as my weight went over 275 pounds five years ago, I was getting close to considering  weight loss surgery. Over the last five years I have lost more than 75 pounds and weigh less than 200 pounds now. It has not been easy but it has been worth it. No one knows their future but I want to have as many years with my family as possible and try not to be a burden on them. As any of you with a weight problem know keeping it off is not easy. I still think I can improve my diet and hope that I do. I think that what I eat today will make a difference in my health five years from now. I have been fortunate to accomplish this.
 
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Andrew" post=422922 said:
I admire the strength that Jack of Virginia, Panther and SS&G. I wish only the best for all of you.

I have had my share of health problems and was fortunate to start posting about eight years ago. While I know I am not everyone's favorite poster, I have a lot of respect for everyone who posts here and have learned a lot. I hope that at 50 now I have matured.

I have had a weight problem for close to 30 years to the point that I didn't have a weight. It was either up or down. I am 6'2 but as my weight went over 275 pounds five years ago, I was getting close to considering  weight loss surgery. Over the last five years I have lost more than 75 pounds and weigh less than 200 pounds now. It has not been easy but it has been worth it. No one knows their future but I want to have as many years with my family as possible and try not to be a burden on them. As any of you with a weight problem know keeping it off is not easy. I still think I can improve my diet and hope that I do. I think that what I eat today will make a difference in my health five years from now. I have been fortunate to accomplish this.


Good for you, Andrew. I can relate to your story. When I was in my late 20's, we were a one income family. I was the sole provider for a family of four and worked several jobs to make ends meet. I ate unhealthy stuff at all hours of the day and night. Twice a week, I would stop at Jack in the Box at 10 PM (after my last job of the day) , have 2-3 cheeseburgers (ketchup only) , onion rings and a chocolate shake while driving home and then went right to bed. I am 5'10" and topped out at 245 pounds. I was just about busting out of my 46" waist pants and decided to go to Weight Watchers. I lost 80 lbs in 6 months and have kept the weight off for more than 40 years. I retired 5 years ago and now have the time to exercise and weigh myself every morning. Today, I weighed 158.8 lbs. It's a major change in lifestyle but well worth it. I want to live long enough( in good enough health) to enjoy being a great grandparent some day (are you listening kiddies?). I still eat unhealthy stuff from time to time (and have an occasional beer or wine) but in moderation and in much smaller portions. Keep up the good work. You can do it. Take it one day at a time.




 
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MarkRedman" post=422932 said:
Andrew" post=422922 said:
I admire the strength that Jack of Virginia, Panther and SS&G. I wish only the best for all of you.

I have had my share of health problems and was fortunate to start posting about eight years ago. While I know I am not everyone's favorite poster, I have a lot of respect for everyone who posts here and have learned a lot. I hope that at 50 now I have matured.

I have had a weight problem for close to 30 years to the point that I didn't have a weight. It was either up or down. I am 6'2 but as my weight went over 275 pounds five years ago, I was getting close to considering  weight loss surgery. Over the last five years I have lost more than 75 pounds and weigh less than 200 pounds now. It has not been easy but it has been worth it. No one knows their future but I want to have as many years with my family as possible and try not to be a burden on them. As any of you with a weight problem know keeping it off is not easy. I still think I can improve my diet and hope that I do. I think that what I eat today will make a difference in my health five years from now. I have been fortunate to accomplish this.


Good for you, Andrew. I can relate to your story. When I was in my late 20's, we were a one income family. I was the sole provider for a family of four and worked several jobs to make ends meet. I ate unhealthy stuff at all hours of the day and night. Twice a week, I would stop at Jack in the Box at 10 PM (after my last job of the day) , have 2-3 cheeseburgers (ketchup only) , onion rings and a chocolate shake while driving home and then went right to bed. I am 5'10" and topped out at 245 pounds. I was just about busting out of my 46" waist pants and decided to go to Weight Watchers. I lost 80 lbs in 6 months and have kept the weight off for more than 40 years. I retired 5 years ago and now have the time to exercise and weigh myself every morning. Today, I weighed 158.8 lbs. It's a major change in lifestyle but well worth it. I want to live long enough( in good enough health) to enjoy being a great grandparent some day (are you listening kiddies?). I still eat unhealthy stuff from time to time (and have an occasional beer or wine) but in moderation and in much smaller portions. Keep up the good work. You can do it. Take it one day at a time.


Thank you for posting that. It gave me reinforcement that I can and should lose a little more      weight. I was 185 pounds when I was 21 before my weight problem started. Based on your numbers I am going to set a goal of 180. The way I make adjustments that will probably take me a year but that's fine.  When I first started to gain weight my favorite was Burger King Drive through. 2 burgers, 2 fries 2 bucks and I topped that off with a large Coke. This was 1992 so sizes are bigger today. That was lunch almost every day for a year. Occasionally I would order a side salad to make me feel better. My favorite dinner was a box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. That was just the beginningof a roller coaster ride with frequent increases and decreases of 40-50 pounds. Work was often the driver of my eating as well. My kids who are both thankfully 
 thin have cut back on the snacks they eat to help me. When they go off to college this fall I can eliminate them further. I have no problem having a nice dessert once in a while or a slice of  pizza. Like you said it's moderation and thinking about what you are eating.





 
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Andrew" post=422957 said:
MarkRedman" post=422932 said:
Andrew" post=422922 said:
I admire the strength that Jack of Virginia, Panther and SS&G. I wish only the best for all of you.

I have had my share of health problems and was fortunate to start posting about eight years ago. While I know I am not everyone's favorite poster, I have a lot of respect for everyone who posts here and have learned a lot. I hope that at 50 now I have matured.

I have had a weight problem for close to 30 years to the point that I didn't have a weight. It was either up or down. I am 6'2 but as my weight went over 275 pounds five years ago, I was getting close to considering  weight loss surgery. Over the last five years I have lost more than 75 pounds and weigh less than 200 pounds now. It has not been easy but it has been worth it. No one knows their future but I want to have as many years with my family as possible and try not to be a burden on them. As any of you with a weight problem know keeping it off is not easy. I still think I can improve my diet and hope that I do. I think that what I eat today will make a difference in my health five years from now. I have been fortunate to accomplish this.


Good for you, Andrew. I can relate to your story. When I was in my late 20's, we were a one income family. I was the sole provider for a family of four and worked several jobs to make ends meet. I ate unhealthy stuff at all hours of the day and night. Twice a week, I would stop at Jack in the Box at 10 PM (after my last job of the day) , have 2-3 cheeseburgers (ketchup only) , onion rings and a chocolate shake while driving home and then went right to bed. I am 5'10" and topped out at 245 pounds. I was just about busting out of my 46" waist pants and decided to go to Weight Watchers. I lost 80 lbs in 6 months and have kept the weight off for more than 40 years. I retired 5 years ago and now have the time to exercise and weigh myself every morning. Today, I weighed 158.8 lbs. It's a major change in lifestyle but well worth it. I want to live long enough( in good enough health) to enjoy being a great grandparent some day (are you listening kiddies?). I still eat unhealthy stuff from time to time (and have an occasional beer or wine) but in moderation and in much smaller portions. Keep up the good work. You can do it. Take it one day at a time.


Thank you for posting that. It gave me reinforcement that I can and should lose a little more      weight. I was 185 pounds when I was 21 before my weight problem started. Based on your numbers I am going to set a goal of 180. The way I make adjustments that will probably take me a year but that's fine.  When I first started to gain weight my favorite was Burger King Drive through. 2 burgers, 2 fries 2 bucks and I topped that off with a large Coke. This was 1992 so sizes are bigger today. That was lunch almost every day for a year. Occasionally I would order a side salad to make me feel better. My favorite dinner was a box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. That was just the beginningof a roller coaster ride with frequent increases and decreases of 40-50 pounds. Work was often the driver of my eating as well. My kids who are both thankfully 
 thin have cut back on the snacks they eat to help me. When they go off to college this fall I can eliminate them further. I have no problem having a nice dessert once in a while or a slice of  pizza. Like you said it's moderation and thinking about what you are eating.



Sounds like you have a very good plan, Andrew. I had to realize that I didn't gain the weight overnight and I wasn't going to lose it overnight. I came to the realization that the old adage "slow and steady wins the race" is absolutely corrcct.

Best of luck!! As my kids would say, "You got this"!!





 
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