Dead By Friday

[Lorizael]

I have a vivid imagination. Thank you MtG, now I'm not going to sleep.

[MichaeltheGreat]

A few days without sleep, and you'll be so far gone nothing will bother you by that point.

Seriously, I did do it under novocaine (I don't like the idea of general anesthesia, because then I lose control of the shotgun pointed at the doc's head as a reminder not to cut off anything he shouldn't, or forget to remove sponges or surgical instruments from me, or other forms of general malpractice), and it's survivable just fine - you just feel a little pushing around, and you've got painkillers in your system before the novocaine wears off.

(I also did 45 more miles on the bike that afternoon, 20 to work, and 25 back home, and that wasn't a problem either.)

[molly bloom]

What if you're one of those rare individuals for whom anaesthesia does not work properly? Which is to say, although immobile and seemingly unconscious, you are still sensible to excruciating pain....

Or, alternatively, you're allergic to whichever form of painkiller they give you...

Things I thought of before my gastroscopy. Which went very well, although I could remember hearing my dry retching whilst under when I recovered my senses.

[JohnT]

Well, if you're gonna die, I recommend making your peace with God - even if you're a diehard athiest. Hedge your bets!

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by JohnT
Well, if you're gonna die, I recommend making your peace with God - even if you're a diehard athiest. Hedge your bets!

Bull.

[JohnT]

[Giancarlo]

Hahaha... I am atheist and know that little invention by groups of humans, we know as god, isn't true.

[Lorizael]

You're crazy, MtG. That's all there is to say.

JohnT, the problem is choosing which god. What happens if I pick the wrong one?

[mrmitchell]

Need something to think of? Stay focused on attacking the evil capitalists.

Trust me, it might seem terribly bad but it really shouldn't be a problem. At worst you'll be one of the few whom anaesthetic doesn't work on and you'll get a gorgeous out-of-court settlement.

[Zylka]

Michael,

Thank you for your genuine concern in this matter. I must note, however - that although novocaine is a successful numbing agent with a man of your own calibre, Mr. Lorizael would be better suited for Lidocaine or even Cocaine HCl if he so accepts the intragum route.

Novocaine is a terribly addictive substance, and quickly retreating in medicinal practise. Although cocaine as well would normally be cause for such concern, it is no threat to addiction via this method, unless the patient is a recovering cocaine addict who may be triggered by the overpowering taste.

Cocaine also has a wonderful smell when mixed in 50ccs of water, but for the most part this is about staying away from gasses - which are a dangerous element to nature and society. If Lorizael indeed does not wish for self sedation, these alternative measures would be fitting.

-Doc

[DRoseDARs]

I had the Happy Knockout Gas treatment.

Surgery makes me squeamish. I had NO intention of being awake for that.

After grogily leaving the office, my mom drove as far as the Wendy's "down the road" before I had to vomit (almost, but managed to suppress). 'Nuther thing to be careful about after surgery of this sort. Just bring a pillow for the car ride home, a bucket in case you have to vomit (though if that happens you might want to turn around and go back to the place as a precaution at least until the nausea subsides), any printed materials the dentist gives you, the syringe, and naturally...the Happy Pain Pills s/he gives you post-op.



EDIT: Ajbera corrected the spelling of a word for me.

[DRoseDARs]

Lorizael, why do you think JohnT said "Hedge your bets!"?

[JohnT]

Originally posted by Lorizael
You're crazy, MtG. That's all there is to say.

JohnT, the problem is choosing which god. What happens if I pick the wrong one?

I'm sure that a simple "Supreme being, forgive me for doing whatever it is that I did wrong" would do the trick. But you gotta be sincere, which is why you should wait until you are about to go under.

No pun intended, of course.

[loinburger]

How did a Wisdom Tooth thread turn into a God thread? Oh, I forgot, it's Apolyton. And JohnT's bored.

I hear ya man -- I'm trying to stir up **** at another forum, but they're all such tightasses over there that my "mcfecalsmith" and "OMGWTF" logins are being banned before they can even post. **** the haters!

[mrmitchell]

I hear ya man -- I'm trying to stir up **** at another forum, but they're all such tightasses over there that my "mcfecalsmith" and "OMGWTF" logins are being banned before they can even post. **** the haters!

Bastards.