I'm Back

So, it's true, I made it thought my surgery, and I have to say that all in all, it was wonderful. The IV drugs helped a lot, and I'll talk more about that later. I just wanted to say that I was ok. But to give you a glimpse of how great things were; after I was given the IV to make me relax and knock me out, I tried to convince my Dr and the nurses to skip the surgery and go out to a bar with me because it was time to celebrate.......in the middle of the surgery, I think I woke up and the Dr. had to tell me to shut up so he could finish ripping my teeth out, but I woke up talking about how wonderful I was and how we should be having beers, but I guess he had more important things in mind. Finally, I woke up in recovery, and my girlfriend had the task of taking me to the pharmacy and the store.....more on that later. But over all, it was a lot less painful than I thought and a hell of a lot more fun. My next vacation is at the dentist's office!!!!!!

Peace

Smaaaaht Teeth

Sorry I've been away; things have been a bit busy, and my ability to think of topics has been a little impaired, but I promise that I'll be in full swing soon.

I'll also probably be away from my computer for the next few days since I am getting my wisdom teeth out tomorrow. I hate the idea of it. When I went for my consultation, the Dr. told me that I'd be put under, but not to worry, "there would be someone else in the room with us".

I was like, what the hell. I wasn't worried about you man handling my twig 'n berries before, but now I am. And who's this other person? Are they going to help the molestation commence? It could be someone off the street for all I know. I don't trust them any more that I would a Dr. What if this other person starts convincing the Dr. to take advantage of me while I'm under.

"It's OK doc. no one's looking. Just one jingle of the berries won't hurt. He'll never know the difference".....

I mean if you wanted me to feel better, just say you'll give me plenty of drugs so that I'm not in pain after the surgery. Don't fill my mind with waking up with no teeth and strange white goo on my chin.

I'm kidding. I trust my Dr. I just think it's weird that someone else (whom I don't know) being in the room is supposed to make me feel better. All in all though, my biggest concern is the pain and that I hate the thought of not being able to eat, smoke, or drink for four days. Man, I hope the pain meds are good.

Until next time (two teeth lighter).....

Peace.

Trans Fats: Proof that the Government is smarter than me

As you may have heard, NY State recently banned Trans fats. And when I say banned, I mean they made it illegal for restaurants (private businesses) to use them in food. It is illegal for a cook to use a particular type of fat…..Illegal?!? While they are not good for you, what gives the government the right to decide what’s best for you? What gives the government the right to decide how someone should run their business? I thought that this level of invasion would stay in NY, but it has made it to MA. The city of Brookline just banned the use of trans fats this week.

Look, if you eat trans fats everyday, you’re going to get fat. Maybe even die early if you eat enough of them and you are predisposed to problems that can be associated with eating them. But is it really they government’s job to hold our hand and tell us what we can and can not eat? I would rather think for myself and make appropriate decisions than to have someone who has never met me dictate what is best for me based on their opinion of how I should behave.

I could understand making restaurants list ingredients or if they use this type of fat, but exerting such complete control over business and what we eat is not the government’s job. Sure they should provide information, that’s why we pay taxes for the FDA. And while I think I’m better off with out eating Trans fat, I should not be forced not to eat them because enough people in the government think this is good for me. I just cringe at this whole situation because alcohol, tobacco, and ________(insert something “bad” that you enjoy here) are next.

Happy Friday. I’m off to go eat Oreos, Burger King, and KFC before it’s too late. (and yes I’m going to eat them all at the same time while running with scissors and smoking a cigarette.)