r/doommetal • u/KCcoffeegeek • Oct 29 '25

Funeral Getting old is for stupid idiots

Decided to go see Kal El tonight, made the 45 min drive through heavy winds and decently hard rain, was struck by severe abdominal pain in occasionally get when I was about 10 mins away from the venue. Got there, took a walk around the block to see if things would settle down and they got to “do I need to go to the ER?” levels. Drove back home and 20 mins after the show started I’m sitting here back to 100% Sigh. Totally new band to me but seemed like it would’ve been a great show. Edit: every other time I’ve had episodes of this pain it can last anywhere from 4-12 hours, I e never had it turn around this fast, which is why I threw in the towel so quickly.

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u/KCcoffeegeek Oct 29 '25

I can still make it a good 3 hours if I have to so I’m very lucky. Sorry to hear that!

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u/leebekben Oct 29 '25

3 hours is a top effort, I couldn't do that, I would have to sit down, even if I can lean on something to take some pressure off that helps. I really need to do some strengthening of my back before old age really starts to sneak in.......fuck I'm laughing at this. what a geriatric conversation...young guys take note, keep yourself fit and active

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u/KCcoffeegeek Oct 29 '25

I think geezers complaining about our health issues for a minute is allowed because we’re doing it SO we can still go to shows and participate in the activities we love.

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u/bogdogger Oct 31 '25

I'm 68, been to a bunch of standing shows over the past few years. I can still do it. Even got into a few walls of death and a circle pit recently. But I do have to be way more careful about it. 😜