osprey, I know man i know.. i appreciate the sentiment.
Right now, I'm more worried to kicking opiates from three past surgeries and a herniated l5/l4 that has me pretty dependent on oxy, especially to throw fly line for a few hours, wading in some tough spots. I am on a very very slow taper... 1/2 a mg every week. any more and I suffer extreme insomnia, which I cant afford w. my class load here at college. I have came down from 80 mg a day to 30mg, and to some that seems nuts, but it's been a struggle for me. Not a pity party, just a warning to those in the same boat. Stay off the things if you can.
sad part abgout it is, i'm only 24, and have all these dang physical ailments to deal with, but I don't let it slow me down a bit, and suprisingly, I'm in incredible shape. 5'10'' 190, not shabby for 3 shoulder surgeries and the discs.
also, my dentist tells me my gums are somewhat suffering, but my teeth, to his surprise, are iin incredible condition as well. The only reason I go through so many cans is I only get 3 to a can. My father has chewed for 30 years, and has no mouth problems... maybe i'll luck out just as he has.