The Oldies Thread

[Armel]

...the NHS sent me a kit so they can test for bowel cancer. Brilliant that they are pro-active in doing this for over-60s and I encourage all oldies to take part. Mrs Eggs wasn’t enthusiastic when I asked if she’d like to help me with the poo sticks!!

That's actually not soon enough.

I assume you're talking about the IFOB test. European guidelines recommend you get them, starting from age 50, or sooner if there is a hereditary issue with this kind of cancer in your family (well then you also have to have a colonoscopy every 5 years). So if you're fifty, or older, get one yourself (it really makes a big difference in you living or dying, for that particular cancer).

I know this because my father got one sent by mail a few years back (for his 53th birthday if I remember correctly- I do think it's unfortunate timing to send something like that on your birthday).

 

[chrismpw]

Did anybody else notice the time, when stepping out of a bath/shower, that suddenly it became necessary to make a point of drying their sides?

All my life I've just done front and back (and crevices), the sides looked after themselves. Without me realising, my sides have taken on a more substantial area requiring their own attention.

I'm not happy about this.

 

[BigBlueConk]

Did anybody else notice the time, when stepping out of a bath/shower, that suddenly it became necessary to make a point of drying their sides?

All my life I've just done front and back (and crevices), the sides looked after themselves. Without me realising, my sides have taken on a more substantial area requiring their own attention.

I'm not happy about this.

One of the few things I'm still really good at is taking a shower.
Drying is an art.

 

[summerisle]

Now I know.

 

[TyphooToffee]

Did anybody else notice the time, when stepping out of a bath/shower, that suddenly it became necessary to make a point of drying their sides?

All my life I've just done front and back (and crevices), the sides looked after themselves. Without me realising, my sides have taken on a more substantial area requiring their own attention.

I'm not happy about this.

The same thing happened to me. I was contemplating how it happened over a plate of pork scratchings and crisp sandwiches just before dinner last night. But I'm still perplexed

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

...the NHS sent me a kit so they can test for bowel cancer. Brilliant that they are pro-active in doing this for over-60s and I encourage all oldies to take part. Mrs Eggs wasn’t enthusiastic when I asked if she’d like to help me with the poo sticks!!

Up here in Scotland we get a kit from 50 years old then every 2 years .
Not the nicest job or jobbie
But a life saver

 

[TyphooToffee]

I see the new NHS advice service is already well ahead with its brexit plans.

Made me think of this Gary Larson cartoon

 

[roydo]

...the NHS sent me a kit so they can test for bowel cancer. Brilliant that they are pro-active in doing this for over-60s and I encourage all oldies to take part. Mrs Eggs wasn’t enthusiastic when I asked if she’d like to help me with the poo sticks!!

I bet it came in a cardboard box, about the size a pen set could be in. I deliver tons of them every day, and no one has a clue what they are.

 

[Joey66]

I bet it came in a cardboard box, about the size a pen set could be in. I deliver tons of them every day, and no one has a clue what they are.

My last one was positive ..... camera job ..... bad diverticulosis.....the camera was no problem - the dynamite that I took before was awful, and they forgot I had bad kydney disease ..@Eggs is spot on - do the test it rules out or catches bowel problems early !

 

[duncs pigeon]

...the NHS sent me a kit so they can test for bowel cancer. Brilliant that they are pro-active in doing this for over-60s and I encourage all oldies to take part. Mrs Eggs wasn’t enthusiastic when I asked if she’d like to help me with the poo sticks!!

Just recieved mine today, bit frightening really regarding age.

 

[roydo]

My last one was positive ..... camera job ..... bad diverticulosis.....the camera was no problem - the dynamite that I took before was awful, and they forgot I had bad kydney disease ..@Eggs is spot on - do the test it rules out or catches bowel problems early !

I only deliver them Joe! I promise you, you dont really want me to make the things work. NHS is under pressure as it is, without my DIY adding to it.

 

[roydo]

Just recieved mine today, bit frightening really regarding age.

Mate of mine wants to know how old you are.

 

[paultheblue]

Just recieved mine today, bit frightening really regarding age.

Mines in the bin , I have had too many family members dying from it that If you get it your f*****

 

[TyphooToffee]

I won't have a problem collecting a sample next time, judging by the way I always seem to manage to clog up the bog. I'm running out of flags to plant at the summit.

 

[TyphooToffee]

Enjoy your dinners by the way