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Damnit-because we're men- that's why (Original Post) packman Aug 2014 OP
And some will live a long time fadedrose Aug 2014 #1
Grandpa (and grandma), is that you? Brigid Aug 2014 #2
Lost my father that way, year and a half ago Demeter Aug 2014 #3
I think my husband did. He refused to go to a doctor ever even Cleita Aug 2014 #4
Interesting post. Sad, too. AverageJoe90 Aug 2014 #5

fadedrose

(10,044 posts)
1. And some will live a long time
Sat Aug 23, 2014, 11:57 AM
Aug 2014

Also due to being too stubborn - to die. They have way too much fun being stubborn and frustrating people.

 

Demeter

(85,373 posts)
3. Lost my father that way, year and a half ago
Sat Aug 23, 2014, 02:28 PM
Aug 2014

he knew better than the doctors...I think he was just tired of living, and had no desire to continue.

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
4. I think my husband did. He refused to go to a doctor ever even
Sat Aug 23, 2014, 03:02 PM
Aug 2014

though he had good health insurance. When I finally had to pile him into a MediVac for a stroke, from a condition that could have been treated in it's early stages, it was too late.

 

AverageJoe90

(10,745 posts)
5. Interesting post. Sad, too.
Sun Aug 24, 2014, 02:13 PM
Aug 2014

Indeed, so many guys end up in a much worse spot than they had to be in, just because they thought they could tough it out.......

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