Joflar Posted September 15, 2010 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129834929 I wasn't quite sure where to place this, but I think this resolves a running joke somehow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted September 16, 2010 Are you planning to break your own legs or something? wisdom teeth removal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patters Posted September 16, 2010 wisdom teeth removal General or Local? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabacco Posted September 16, 2010 General or Local? General is the only way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brannigan Posted September 16, 2010 Real men don't get knocked out for wisdom teeth removal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabosher Posted September 16, 2010 wisdom teeth removal So I guess that means I cant call you The Wise Old (Big) Bird anymore Good luck man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thompson Posted September 16, 2010 I feel your pain Jake and i'm going general. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted September 16, 2010 I got 'em out when I was 19 under general. If they're going to split apart a tooth in each corner of my mouth and then dig out the shards, I don't fucking want to be awake for it. The anesthetic really varies in how it gets different people though. I actually went out drinking with my friends the same day I had the surgery, but my buddy who got the same treatment was out for two weeks. Hope it doesn't hit you too hard, Jake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henroid Posted September 16, 2010 wisdom teeth removal I hear they give you happy pills after you get this procedure done. And then everyone can yell "Pills here!" at you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dibs Posted September 16, 2010 oooh, my sis had that one done miffy. she used to cradle her painkillers beside her jaw waiting the last half hour before her next dosage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted September 16, 2010 Jake coming back from the Wizard after his wisdom teeth were removed: "Is this a Video game?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabbo Posted September 16, 2010 wisdom teeth removal Good luck actually putting together the video if that's the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted September 17, 2010 Good luck actually putting together the video if that's the case. We'll see how it goes, haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sombre Posted September 17, 2010 We'll see how it goes, haha. Here's some advice- Use nonstop starwipes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted September 17, 2010 wisdom teeth removal Which one(s)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted September 17, 2010 If they're going to split apart a tooth in each corner of my mouth and then dig out the shards, I don't fucking want to be awake for it. While it obviously varies from person to person, I'd totally recommend being awake for it. Both my lower wisdom teeth were of the "break it in four and pull out the shards" variety, and the feeling of so much mechanical force being applied inside your head is totally unreal and awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted September 17, 2010 Which one(s)? I own three and they're all comin out. Bottom left, both tops. And now you know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fagbeard The Pirate Posted September 17, 2010 Wowo. Enjoy not eating solid foods for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted September 17, 2010 A few years back when I got my wisdom teeth removed I was chomping away merrily at a bit of slavink that very evening again. It really differs from person to person. I had local aneasthesia and even though the dentist had to pick a few shards out, it was done in no time and with zero pain or discomfort. About the podcast: it was great and Sean's story at the end was the perfect way to end it. Thank you for a great run, and hopefully Idle Thumbs... will live again some day! (As it always has.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrWaffles Posted September 17, 2010 I apologize for the page stretching, but this is Important Stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eljay Posted September 17, 2010 I want to know what happened on the 1st that caused everyone to shun weinhandlers until IdleThumbs led to a resurgence of interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drath Posted September 17, 2010 I am also interested in this weinhandler mystery. Why was no weins being handled? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dibs Posted September 17, 2010 everyone was at pax playing weinhandler instead of reading about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erkki Posted September 17, 2010 While it obviously varies from person to person, I'd totally recommend being awake for it. Both my lower wisdom teeth were of the "break it in four and pull out the shards" variety, and the feeling of so much mechanical force being applied inside your head is totally unreal and awesome. Seconded. Although, only one of mine took that much effort. I did take painkillers the next two weeks though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted September 17, 2010 Ive had a few other dental procedures including two (weirdly extra) teeth pulled and a root canal and I do find it fascinating, but I'd never been put under before and wanted to try it out (fear of dying while chemically unconscious is for me a way greater than fear of a professional dude drilling holes in and splinterin up my teeth from within my mouth). Verdict: goddamn luxurious, and awesome to just not have to bother with that45 minutes of my life, but not nearly as interesting, so I probably won't do it again when given the option, at least on dental-level surgeries like that. Also I'm stillnot at all into the idea of a chemical turning my body off. Hopefully though I won't ever be back for any more of this stuff so its moot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites