What it do, Readership!
Thanks for all your kind comments and e-mails. I greatly appreciate your concern. As it turned out, the Lasik surgery didn't go quite as well as planned. Apparently, I have enormously large pupils and freakishly thin corneas, therefore making me an unsuitably poor candidate for Lasik. So in lieu of Lasik, I had what's known as a photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), which is basically an earlier form of laser surgery. Unfortunately, the procedure is a little more painful and recovery can take a bit longer. But I'm slowly getting my vision back and today's the first day that I can even look at a computer screen. I feel like I've been in solitary confinement for the past 5 days and I've missed keeping up with all of you.
As for me, I think it's going to take a few more days before I fully regain my powers of sight. But I will say that one of the great unexpected fringe benefits of undergoing PRK (and having one of your buddies be the operating surgeon) is the generous party favor bag filled with Vicodin. In fact, I don't feel like I just had surgery. I feel like I just left Robert Evan's birthday party with Courtney Love. I just popped two Vics with a healthy glass of Scotch and I'm starting to feel great. A little loopy but still coherent. In fact, the dog and I just had a great conversation about how watching Samuel Alito's confirmation hearing is like watching Adrian Zmed in "The Battle of the Network Stars." You keep waiting for him to screw up but when he doesn't, you start getting the scary feeling that he might actually get through the damn thing!
Anyway, I'll stop babbling now. In passing, I just want to say that this week is not only the holy Muslim holiday of Eid Al-Adha but it's also National De-Lurking Week (begun by my lovely friend Sheryl.) This is the week where loyal readers, sporadic visitors, virgin commentors and long-time lurkers come out of the woodwork to leave a comment on the blogs that they visit. So, if you're out there, c'mon out and just say hi. Tell me about yourself, where you're from and why you like visting MetroDad. And then, go over to my buddy Dutch's site and help lighten his wallet for a good cause.)
Happy De-Lurking Week! (Is there a Hallmark card for that?)
Long-time reader, Metro, coming at you from the City of Angels. I love coming here because you're a funny motherfucker and you've got a great perspective on fatherhood. Keep up the great work!
Posted by: Brent | January 11, 2006 at 11:26 PM
oh my god, i am so glad your back. do you know how many 3rd rate daddy blogs i have had to read repeatedly to fill the void. there are after all 6000 new blogs every nano-second but phew we are settling again in the comfort zone what with you healty and BMC almost moved in to her new place.
take care. get well soon.
keep the Vics comin' I think it will bode well for our entertainment. Metrodad. back and back with boost.
Posted by: | January 11, 2006 at 11:53 PM
I'm glad you're back. Keep pumping the good drugs! I hope your vision clears up quickly and is better than ever before. Drink a screwdriver for me.
Posted by: Mamacita | January 12, 2006 at 12:01 AM
I combined Delurking Week with blogroll updating. Maybe this will catch on like the daylight savings/smoke detector battery check thing?
Posted by: Devra | January 12, 2006 at 12:02 AM
First-time commentor here. Just de-lurking to say that I love your blog and come here on a near-daily basis. Why? This post is a classic example. Robert Evan's birthday party? Taking Vicodin and talking to the dog? Comparing Supreme Court confirmation hearings to Battle of the Network Stars? Adrian Zmed? Where else am I going to read this crap? I'm hooked!
Posted by: Geoffrey | January 12, 2006 at 12:02 AM
We finally get a picture of MetroDad! Dude, I thought you'd look a lot more Korean than that.
How many fingers am I holding up? That's right... Just the middle one.
Hope the peepers are working 100%!
Posted by: Matthew | January 12, 2006 at 12:06 AM
Delurking from the U.K.
Posted by: Evelyn | January 12, 2006 at 12:18 AM
Longtime visitor and commentor. Happy De-Lurking week!
Posted by: Stephen | January 12, 2006 at 12:19 AM
Hey Pierre, Stopping by to say I'm glad you're back and your sight is improving. Great news. But vicodin and scotch? Are you SURE this is a good idea? We worry, you know.
Posted by: margalit | January 12, 2006 at 12:34 AM
At last! The Daddy of all Daddy blogs has returned. Inhale to the chief! We've missed you. Glad to hear you've regained your sight.
Posted by: Ryan | January 12, 2006 at 12:47 AM
Delurking from South Africa... love your blog!
Posted by: Nadia | January 12, 2006 at 01:17 AM
No no no.
No Vicodans and hooch.
You may end up comatose.
Uh, too familiar with poor outcomes from that particular combination.
Try something more novel.
Like skydiving on LSD. Now, that is a TRIP.
Love, the Laundress
Posted by: The Laundress | January 12, 2006 at 01:34 AM
Hey, I found your site doing a MSN search for "young Korean titty spanking," and I'm just delurking to let you know how much I enjoy your website. Though I came for the hardcore kiddie porn, I've stuck around for the great writing! You rock Mr. Metro Daddy!
Posted by: dutch | January 12, 2006 at 01:36 AM
Remember Karen Ann Quinlin? Choose one or the other. The Peanut doesn't need anymore vegetables.
Posted by: Grandmother | January 12, 2006 at 01:38 AM
Welcome back,MD - glad you've got some sight back; very interested to hear more about how the PRK works for you. Happy DLW from Australia!
Posted by: IFLYG | January 12, 2006 at 01:53 AM
So glad to hear you're alright or will be alright, anyway.
Posted by: Nina | January 12, 2006 at 02:46 AM
De-Lurking. Daily reader, I love your sense of humor and writing. Thanks. Came to you via Daddytypes. 5 weeks to due date. Oh yeah vicodin and booze is my absolute favorite.
Posted by: Duder | January 12, 2006 at 03:33 AM
Welcome to the PRK club! I feel a little jealous. When I got my eyes done all they gave me was some numbing eye drops.
Posted by: Phat Daddy | January 12, 2006 at 06:44 AM
Hope the eyes are getting better. I'm a regular reader, like to see what's new with you and your family and to get a good laugh too. I'm from a small town, so it's great to get perspective from a big city dad!
Posted by: thisbiochemicallife | January 12, 2006 at 07:30 AM
Shout out from Cali! You rock Metrodad. Heres to your sight improving by the minute!
Posted by: Alison | January 12, 2006 at 08:19 AM
enjoy the vics while they last. At least there's some bonus to the long recovery time. :)
Posted by: Kristie | January 12, 2006 at 08:45 AM
I HOPE YOU HAVE A SPEEDY RECOVERY. (ALL CAPS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO READ).
Posted by: bill | January 12, 2006 at 08:46 AM
De-lurking from Montreal. I love your site and your sense of humor.
Posted by: Jillian | January 12, 2006 at 08:50 AM
Welcome back. Don't listen to the dog, he just wants your drugs.
Posted by: AWE | January 12, 2006 at 08:59 AM
Mmmmm - Vicodin. If you run out, give me a call - I have some left over from some oral surgery.
I said that real quiet like - don't want to alert the DEA to any internet drug smuggling.
Posted by: Mr. Big Dubya | January 12, 2006 at 09:07 AM
"Monkey See, Monkey Dude!" I love that title. Absolutely brilliant.
Posted by: Lea | January 12, 2006 at 09:12 AM
Glad you're back Metro. If you're still home, you might want to consider a project today. I know--teach Peanut how to open the refigerator and get your drinks.
Posted by: misfithausfrau | January 12, 2006 at 09:31 AM
Trust you to come up with the saavy, tongue-in-cheek way to be a comment slut!
I do enjoy your take on the world and check in often.
Posted by: OTRgirl | January 12, 2006 at 09:44 AM
Sweetie, I've got a lifetime supply of Vicodin, and the best chaser is a nice glass of wine.
*lurk*lurk*lurk*
Posted by: Queen of Ass | January 12, 2006 at 09:50 AM
I was hoping things went well... Glad to know they did. Happy Delurking Week... oh and the vicodin? I remember as my kid my dad had surgery and they gave him vicodin... we laughed so hard at some of the things he said and did... really funny memories as a child :)
Posted by: Corinne | January 12, 2006 at 10:24 AM
Glad to know the surgery went well.
Keep up with Alito hearings, saw the bit between Kennedy & Specter yesterday... good stuff.
If your dog has any good points/comments about the hearing, let me know and I'll post them on my other blog.
Posted by: Kemp | January 12, 2006 at 10:28 AM
I'm a long-time reader and big fan of your writing. Here's hoping the scotch and Vicodan lead to a speedy recovery!
Posted by: Angstyjen | January 12, 2006 at 11:08 AM
You're alive! I thought you might be down in the Hatch, punching those damn numbers into the Apple IIe and shooting the shit with Hurley.
Posted by: Jason | January 12, 2006 at 11:22 AM
not a lurker, but love to comment... glad to have you back! Load up on the vicodin and lets see where it takes you...
And for those of you itching to delurk for a good cause, my blog will take comments until friday at 11:37 PM for a great cause. (sorry for the plug... won't happen again)
Posted by: tpon | January 12, 2006 at 11:32 AM
I had this done (PRK) and it has been two and half months and still I am not at 100%.
Posted by: Gia | January 12, 2006 at 12:06 PM
Was it only 5 days since your last post? Lord, it seems so much longer. Don't ever leave us for that long again, MD! Welcome back. Glad that the surgery went well.
Posted by: Julie B. | January 12, 2006 at 12:07 PM
lurking librarian loves your site...keep up the sassy new york commentary for us bored midwesterners
Posted by: katharine | January 12, 2006 at 12:09 PM
Glad to see you back, MD. Feel better ad enjoy the vicodon. (Though you should have hit them up for something stronger... I'm a codeine with Tylenol girl, myself.)
Posted by: the weirdgirl | January 12, 2006 at 12:17 PM
Well, I'm glad something worked out for you, even if it wasn't what you had initially planned.
Nice to have you back!
Posted by: Linda B | January 12, 2006 at 12:24 PM
De-lurking from Jacksonville -> hi!
Posted by: Shelly | January 12, 2006 at 12:27 PM
Lisa, from the SF suburb (or Oakland or San Jose suburb) of Fremont, CA. The hubby's Korean, and I swear to freakin' god, if I didn't know better I'd think you were one of his long-lost cousins, since they're also of the East Coast variety with the retired parents in Palm Beach.
Posted by: Lisa | January 12, 2006 at 12:33 PM
Greetings from Thailand, Mr. Metrodad! I'm an expat New Yorker who loves reading your site!
Posted by: Marisa | January 12, 2006 at 12:40 PM
Glad you're back. Hope things are 20/20 over there.
Posted by: Sheryl | January 12, 2006 at 12:44 PM
So happy to hear you're okay. So sorry to hear you couldn't have the original surgery you planned for.
Anyway, I am not much of a lurker. I have too big a mouth and too fast fingers to be a lurker. I love visiting this website of yours because of your writing style, your sense of humour and, to be honest, I love that picture up at the top with you, the dog, the baby and Ipods. It's funny to me.
Posted by: KA | January 12, 2006 at 12:59 PM
Glad to see you're back and writing! Totally sucks that they didn't measure your corneas BEFORE your scheduled surgery. OY! But you're on the mend so that's all that counts. Hope the blur turns clear soon!
Posted by: Grace | January 12, 2006 at 01:23 PM
Dude!
I'm glad you're alright. I'll admit I was getting a tad bit concerned. And that I'm a little jealous of your party favor bag.
Here's hoping your eyes heal to perfect 20/20.
Posted by: Kris | January 12, 2006 at 01:35 PM
mmm nothing like a good old friend like vicodin to perk up the dullness of daytime TV. enjoy the time off. and glad you're back to seeing things semi-clearly.
Posted by: crazyvirgo | January 12, 2006 at 02:12 PM
new dad (she's 3 mos old) and have been perusing "dad" blogs to add to/compliment my own; and to try to pick up a few good tips (for daddy-ing and bloggin). Good luck with your eyes wide shut.
Posted by: douglas | January 12, 2006 at 02:24 PM
Sorry to hear about the complications, MD. Glad you were at least able to put a post up. Hope the recovery goes well.
Posted by: Ian | January 12, 2006 at 03:28 PM
Oh MD. Courtney Love and Adrian Zmed in the same post? I may need eye surgery now!
Posted by: landismom | January 12, 2006 at 04:06 PM