Healthy Geezer

Q. We're about to have our first grandchild. I was wondering whether you are a grandfather and have any tips?

(This is the second in a two-part series on surgery. Last week we discussed surgeons and health care facilities.

Q. I'm having surgery and I'm afraid that the doctor will operate on the wrong side of my body. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?

Q. I heard that taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure is not a good idea.

Q. Is pain a necessary part of aging?

Q. Is pain a necessary part of aging?

Q. I'm worried about my hearing because I played in a rock band when I was a kid. How dangerous is the sound level on the bandstand?

Q. Is it true that you can get Legionnaires' disease from gagging on a drink of water? This has got to be bogus.

Q. Every so often, my left eye twitches. It goes away after a while, but it's annoying. Is there a remedy?

Q. Will taking testosterone bring back the virility of my youth?

Q. My father is 78 and his driving is getting scary. I've been asking him to give up the keys, but he won't do it.

Q. I'm having a knee replaced and was wondering what it will be like after the surgery.