For the most part, I view issues about health similar to money. The less said the better. Who ought to know all the sordid details? Me, my wife and I. Parents and siblings get a summary. Friends get a brief glimpse; they don’t really know how bad things were or could be, and I avoid mentioning it when we get together. My goal is to bury my health issues and have them view me as healthy. I don’t want to be stigmatized. Does anyone but my wife know I’m incontinent and wear a clamp and pads? Hell No! Does anyone know I’m impotent? Hell No! If asked how I’m doing…..I’m doing “fine” when I’m honestly doing fine.

FYI: It should come as no surprise I didn’t relate to the Hans article. He seems bitter and far too focused on his illness.