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gab13by13

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6. Let's see

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Wed Dec 24, 2025, 12:20 PM

Dec 24

1. Family Doctor
2. Dentist
3. Periodontist
4. Cardiologist
5. Electrical cardiologist who got rid of my A-fib 6 years ago (my favorite)
6. Neurologist for my foot neuropathy
7. Orthopedic surgeon who gave me a new knee.

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Any other old farts, like me, have more doctors than friends? [View all] multigraincracker Dec 24 OP

More? No ProfessorGAC Dec 24 #1

Not an old fart MustLoveBeagles Dec 24 #2

No thank goodness! mountain grammy Dec 24 #3

Nah PJMcK Dec 24 #4

and all o' your friends turn out to be - insurance - salesmen stopdiggin Dec 24 #5

Let's see gab13by13 Dec 24 #6

What's the old fart age range these days? NewHendoLib Dec 24 #7

You're as old as your thinking. usonian Dec 24 #9

I'm nearly 70. Mentally feel 40ish most days. NewHendoLib Dec 24 #12

Yesterday was more than fun. Long drive to shop for stuff (just food, "gift" stores were a fright since Saturday) usonian Dec 24 #18

That's me. I saw all my "friends" this week and last. OLDMDDEM Dec 24 #8

Well leftieNanner Dec 24 #10

Things do change. multigraincracker Dec 24 #11

I guess so. I have one doctor, one dentist, and no friends. LoisB Dec 24 #13

Same with me Raine Dec 24 #20

No, I just see the doctors more often. n/t rzemanfl Dec 24 #14

Am lucky enough to have fabulous step-children. They keep me sane. I always call allegorical oracle Dec 24 #15

If you have an Apple Store nearby, they'll help! Sogo Dec 24 #19

Thanks for your response. No, I live in a rural area. Am lucky to have connections of allegorical oracle Dec 24 #21

Me. Kingofalldems Dec 24 #16

. mopinko Dec 24 #17

Hmmm, made me think GoodRaisin Dec 24 #22