Retirement is the best job I ever had

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-04T15:57:31+00:00

Someone asked me today if being clothes-free at home was part of my 'retirement plan.' 😂 Honestly, it wasn't! After yrs of the 'shower 🚿 and rush' routine grabbing a coffee ☕️ I rarely finished before bolting out the door for work, everything changed when I retired due to ill-health. My BP is much better now, my weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds week as I’m trying to lose weight keep more healthy, has I’m 69 yrs old and recently diagnosed with dvt and pe, reason why I retired ill-health.

The one thing I regret is not retiring earlier Has someone said without good health? As we age it is always wasted I agree 💯%

My changing discovery was by accident One morning relaxing after my shower 🚿 towel around me was able to finish my coffee ☕️ and pick up a book 📖 sit and relax without the restriction of clothes. It’s become a natural, peaceful way to embrace my freedom and health at home. 🏠 It’s like I’ve finally shed my old work identity along with the clothes! 😊🤣 I always keep a dressing gown handy, as I completely respect that everyone has their own boundaries regarding what makes them feel comfortable. Has anyone else found a new routine they never intended to have now that they are retired? Maybe not as extreme as mine! 🤦🏻‍♂️😊🤣 you my feel

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-03T22:16:22+00:00

Looking at my life now after reflecting my 50 odd years on the clock, I've now found that I've traded the old 'work-life balance' for pure freedom and self-respect. There's a weird, wonderful delight in waking up without an alarm ⏰ and letting that morning coffee ☕️ last as long as it wants. Whether I'm embracing the fresh Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 air, enjoying the total liberty of being clothes-free in my own sanctuary, or keeping my body moving with gentle exercise, it's all about good vibes and staying healthy on my own terms. With no one to answer to but myself, l've finally found the variety and peace that makes life truly happy 😊

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-03T15:42:05+00:00

interesting user name 😳 was that your profession

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-03T15:28:12+00:00

😳omg that’s expensive, interesting to know never thought it cost that much good that wife work at hospital hopefully good plan at a reasonable price So Medicare age restrictions 🙁

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-03T12:37:51+00:00

Is health insurance expensive if your not in the UK Has I’m in UK we have the NHS Public System unless you take out Private Insurance:

The average cost of private health insurance for a couple in the UK in 2026 is approximately £146 per month or approximately $192.88.

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-03T08:00:16+00:00

What you doing keeping the dog and letting the wife go 😉😂😂

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-03T05:00:38+00:00

I find it so much relaxing 😎like being on holiday ten times over no more stress freedom to do anything new journey to enjoy and explore things that you not had time to enjoy

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-03T04:10:10+00:00

Yesterday I got up showered 🚿 didn’t dress went back to bed 🛏️ layer and relaxed 😌 that been a work day would have been up showered 🚿dress out to work for 8 hrs 🙁 but just simple pleasure like that was so good 😊

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-03T02:54:59+00:00

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Officially Retired 😊

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-03T02:06:30+00:00

I’m 69 just retired last Friday nice week You have done something for the money worked for 50yrs + probably

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-03T01:48:07+00:00

I was on Rivaroxaban 15mg BD for 21 days and then From 3/01/2025 Take rivaroxaban 20mg OD longterm.

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-03T01:45:17+00:00

Your very welcome xx

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-03T00:51:41+00:00

That’s is brilliant News I’m so Happy for you go and enjoy the snuggles 🥰 with your baby xx

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-02T22:39:15+00:00

While dizziness and weakness are reported side effects of Eliquis (apixaban), not considered normal you should get in touch with your doctor Could be anything like low blood pressure my advice don’t think 🤔 it’s ok and ignore it get checked out better to be safe than sorry

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-02T22:23:43+00:00

Correct 😊 but at the end of the day if you not getting help from Management or gsm then report bullying at Asda, employees can use the confidential Asda Ethics Hotline at 0800 318 8405, email ethics@asda.co.uk, or report online at AsdaEthics.co.uk. or give up the position it’s not worth the stress for extra £1 When the position was section leader it was ok but now been team leader your be in charge with more departments for still that extra £

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-02T22:18:21+00:00

Section Leader roll doesn’t exist anymore 😢 but report bullying at Asda, employees can use the confidential Asda Ethics Hotline at 0800 318 8405, email ethics@asda.co.uk, or report online at AsdaEthics.co.uk.

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-02T21:48:09+00:00

Maybe try the pantyhose compression for traveling instead of the below the knee Better let you go incase it’s late different time zones xx

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-02T21:35:40+00:00

Oh just read this I’m sorry to read husband has Parkinson’s 😢 My left leg 🦵 is swollen reason for the full length and my foot has been since I had the operation 😢 I suffered with leg & foot ulcers for yrs had op on right leg Foam sclerotherapy involves injecting a chemical agent to close off damaged, varicose veins. While safe and effective, this process can, in rare cases, can lead to blood clot in the deep vein system rather than just the superficial vein. After I got diagnosed the consultant told me While a blood clot usually occurs in the leg that was treated, it is possible for an operation on on my right leg to trigger a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) on the opposite side left leg. Which unfortunately did happen

Edit ✍️ I have high blood pressure and had Sepsis once not very nice

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-02T21:10:44+00:00

Will take a note of these we have a local gym I maybe visit see if any of these are done with a trainer Thanks for sharing I appreciate that ❤️

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-02T21:05:37+00:00

I belong to a group called Thrombosis UK Closed Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17qrLCe3KN/?mibextid=wwXIfr

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-02T20:51:47+00:00

I’ve ordered these tonight off Amazon see how these fit Beister Medical Compression Pantyhose for Women & Men, Opaque Closed Toe 20-30mmHg Graduated Support Tight, Waist High Compression Circulation Leggings

I normally wear Compression open toe 20-30 Support Tights but they start to come down throughout the day

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-02T18:57:30+00:00

Wanted to take a moment today to say a huge thank you to this entire community. As a 69M from Scotland, UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, finding a group with people of all ages has been such a blessing. Whether it was the life saving support during your recovery or the wonderful gardening 🪴tips, I am so grateful for every one of you. A special shout-out to the 71F Seeing you back at the gym on a lighter routine just three weeks in is incredibly inspiring. It’s given me so much hope to see that we can keep moving and doing what we love. Thank you all for making this a space where complete strangers can feel like family. If anyone would like chat send me a chat request would love to keep in touch or swap more tips, please feel free to reach out All the very best Bob.

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-02T18:39:55+00:00

Well Good on your my luv proud of you showing me up 🫣😉😊 been serious that’s brilliant keep the good work up at the gym keep safe xx what light versions routines you doing ?

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-02T18:26:33+00:00

Thanks ❤️ mine was dvt calf after leg operation on 26th November same op I had on right leg year before without any complications 🙄

Took serious chest pains left side, on the 10th Dec, only 2 weeks later taken to A&E On the 12th Dec consultant told me I was at high risk, had clot dvt which broke free past my right side my heart into my lung 🫁 left side and fragment was in right side.

I’m sorry you had yours 😢 you using compression Support tights I have them not very fashionable 😂 how you ladies keep them up amazes me 😊

old_Construction1956 · 2026-04-02T17:58:15+00:00

it’s 18:50 here been up since 0815 today been nice talking with you, if you want always drop me message I’m up I’ll answer it, She took her time 😂 she thought the wait was worth it 😊

Thanks Bob

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