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Is his left cankle even larger now? (Original Post) Kingofalldems Sep 2025 OP
I sure hope it is. JBTaurus83 Sep 2025 #1
Drooping testicle. C_U_L8R Sep 2025 #2
CHF. roamer65 Sep 2025 #3
Obviously he needs more Big Macs tinrobot Sep 2025 #4
I'm not a doctor, but I'll play one on DU. roamer65 Sep 2025 #6
Yes, make sure it's a DIET Coke . . . hatrack Sep 2025 #13
....with unlimited free refills. Iggo Sep 2025 #21
I had CHF until my CABG seven years ago Wednesdays Sep 2025 #20
I'm busting my ass trying to stay off that operating table. Iggo Sep 2025 #22
I've got the perfect place for Trump's burger needs. LudwigPastorius Sep 2025 #16
This ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️ roamer65 Sep 2025 #18
Stroke-Out Now and Avoid the Rush! MrWowWow Sep 2025 #5
Great pick malaise Sep 2025 #11
"Till I finally died . . which started the whole world living" Maru Kitteh Sep 2025 #23
What's with the way he's standing on the outside of each foot? nt dflprincess Sep 2025 #7
Could be his feet hurt from peripheral neuropathy tinrobot Sep 2025 #10
Why does he walk/stand on the outside of his feet? chicoescuela Sep 2025 #8
Something going on there for sure. Kingofalldems Sep 2025 #9
The dude is way messed up and will live to 200 chicoescuela Sep 2025 #15
No way to tell, since his pants are covering it, Ms. Toad Sep 2025 #12
This trip had to be hard on him because badhair77 Sep 2025 #14
Long flights can do that to ya Fiendish Thingy Sep 2025 #17
A brace? n/t deepblue Sep 2025 #19
I think tis Lil Marco dweller Sep 2025 #24

roamer65

(37,974 posts)
6. I'm not a doctor, but I'll play one on DU.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 09:45 PM
Sep 2025

I prescribe:

A Wendy’s Triple Baconator with Cheese, Biggie Fries and a Diet Coke.

😈

Wednesdays

(23,136 posts)
20. I had CHF until my CABG seven years ago
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 12:26 AM
Sep 2025

(CABG = coronary artery bypass graft, meaning triple bypass heart surgery.)

It wasn't the burgers that did me in, but rather the carbs.

Iggo

(50,059 posts)
22. I'm busting my ass trying to stay off that operating table.
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 10:20 AM
Sep 2025

EAT RIGHT AND EXERCISE became a way of life instead of just a slogan. I completely rebuilt my diet from scratch. Adopted a walking program that started with 5 minute shuffles once a day and grew to 30 minute power-walks twice a day. I lost 50 pounds in 5 months. (And gained 7 back in the 10th month. Got my eye on that shit.)

But other than the bum ticker, I’m in the best shape since I was a teenager!

Heart attack scared the shit out of me. Still does. Recovering from that was/is hard. But in my book it’s better than recovering from a cracked open chest. LOL. No thanks, man! I mean, I’ll do it if I have to, but I’ll do anything to make sure I DON’ T have to.

Maru Kitteh

(32,010 posts)
23. "Till I finally died . . which started the whole world living"
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 12:14 PM
Sep 2025

That song has NEVER been more beautiful.

tinrobot

(12,114 posts)
10. Could be his feet hurt from peripheral neuropathy
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 09:53 PM
Sep 2025

Basically when the nerves start dying in the extremities. It can cause a lot of pain.

Diabetes is one of the most common causes. Poor circulation can also contribute (and also causes cankles)

Ms. Toad

(38,824 posts)
12. No way to tell, since his pants are covering it,
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 09:58 PM
Sep 2025

And his pants always bunch up on top of his shoes.

badhair77

(5,211 posts)
14. This trip had to be hard on him because
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 10:23 PM
Sep 2025

he usually spends most of his day sitting at his desk. He doesn’t even rise to greet his guests. Just plants himself on his butt and then we can’t see his ankles or his diaper. All those people standing around him as he holds court look uncomfortable and ridiculous.

Fiendish Thingy

(24,085 posts)
17. Long flights can do that to ya
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:13 PM
Sep 2025

I would think his doc would prescribe compressions socks - if he’s already wearing them, imagine how bad the swelling would be without them.

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