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Tink41

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20. Really?

Reply to former9thward (Reply #15)

Wed Feb 2, 2022, 12:07 AM

Feb 2022

I'm going to tell my surgeon he/she charges too much for a knee replacement?? OK. That is why I'll walk you thru all the steps to do it yourself. Over the phone even. But I won't get dressed, pack my tools, drive to your house and then have you question my prices. You Tube videos. I'm sure they have them for Dr.'s, right?

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Would you want an amateur to do your root canal procedure? [View all] Atticus Feb 2022 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Feb 2022 #1

Many parents today are absolute idiots. My parents understood advanced math, chemistry, etc. RKP5637 Feb 2022 #2

When someone asked me why mercuryblues Feb 2022 #19

Yep, it makes absolutely no sense for some parents to think they are well versed RKP5637 Feb 2022 #26

Teachers aren't respected, so every knuckle-dragging numpty who has managed Ocelot II Feb 2022 #3

Well said!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Feb 2022 #4

Avoid root canals! at140 Feb 2022 #5

You're talking about people who will drink their own urine. onecaliberal Feb 2022 #6

Fortunately the root canal I had today Wicked Blue Feb 2022 #7

Funny! Tink41 Feb 2022 #8

Of course you negotiate with medical professionals. former9thward Feb 2022 #15

Really? Tink41 Feb 2022 #20

There are many, many knee surgeons. former9thward Feb 2022 #21

Agree, but don't think we'll get far enacting laws to keep parents from Hoyt Feb 2022 #9

People everyday have Procedures from new doctors. jimfields33 Feb 2022 #10

I did... 2naSalit Feb 2022 #11

I have to and never had an issue. jimfields33 Feb 2022 #12

Yup. 2naSalit Feb 2022 #16

The newbies are sharp and know all the latest techniques. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2022 #22

yeah this is a bad analogy, not sure OP is aware how many amateurs are floating around... cadoman Feb 2022 #25

When I was 12 years old I had a root canal. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2022 #13

... 2naSalit Feb 2022 #17

What happened to me was not even a case of PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2022 #18

When I was younger I had some cavities done without novocaine. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2022 #23

Something else that never gets mentioned. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2022 #24

Well for those who get their medical advice from Joe Rogan milestogo Feb 2022 #14