[vaudine]

I just posted a long post about my husband's quad by-pass surgery at age 80 (was 81 3 weeks after surgery). His surgeon said he was in much better shape than a huge % of his heart patients in their 50s and 60s.

One size does NOT fit all, but that is what Obama, Emanuel, etc. want.

Today, my husband is driving, taking care of business, mowing the lawn, bush-hogging at our farm, and enjoying life. Should we feel guilty for having access to good medical care and give it up because everyone doesn't have it?

vaudine

[Wahoo82]

Good for you guys. You should not feel guilty.

My father had knee replacements, bypass, and pacemaker in his late 70’s. He is now 81 and playing golf 4-5 times per week and has a garden. My mother is also doing well at 79. She goes to the gym several times a week to work out. They are relatively healthy for 80 yr olds.

A lot of people in their 80’s can live active lives with modern health care.