...while eating the Triple Bypass Burger! Don't worry, though. Customers are warned of the health risks as they enter. However, patrons weighing more than 350 pounds EAT FREE. Shouldn't this be illegal? I mean, isn't this a form of assisted sudicide?
Here's the article...
A man who scarfed down a burger and fries at a Heart Attack Grill restaurant in Las Vegas over the weekend actually suffered a heart attack mid chew, authorities said.
Witnesses said the man, who was in his 40s, was grubbing on one of the grill's notorious "Triple Bypass Burgers" when his symptoms started.
"He was having the sweats and shaking," a waitress identified as "Nurse" Bridgett told local station KVUU.
"The gentleman could barely talk," the joint's owner, Jon Basso, added. "He was sweating, suffering."
Basso called 911 and the man was rushed to a local hospital. He survived and was reportedly recovering, KVUU reported.
The Arizona-based chain caused a stir in Sin City when it opened in October because of its shameless glorification of fatty, high calorie food.
Patients wear hospital gowns over their clothes and are served by waitresses in skimpy nurse's uniforms, who check diners' pulses before taking their drink order.
Bypass burgers are served with "Flatliner Fries" cooked in lard washed down with butterfat milkshakes.
A sign on the door says, "Caution! This establishment is bad for your health." Customers who weigh over 350 pounds eat free.
Tragedy stuck the franchise last March when Blair River, a 6-foot-8, 575-pound pitchman, died at 29 after contracting pneumonia during a bout with the flu.
The grill has no plans to trim the fat from the menu following Saturday's scare, but Basso said his heart went out to the customer.
"I actually felt horrible for the gentleman because the tourists were taking photos of him as if it were some type of stunt," he told KVUU.
"Even with our own morbid sense of humor, we would never pull a stunt like that."
Josie had oral surgery today to remove all four of her wisdom teeth. She went to Dr. Miller at Central Oklahoma Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. They were so friendly and professional, making it as comfortable for Josie (and me!) as possible. We got there at 9:00 this morning, they had her in the chair by 9:15, and we were out the door by 10:20. Unbelievable!
After Josie had been in recovery for ten or fifteen minutes, they let me see her. Beforehand, Josie insisted that I take video when she got out, thinking it would be funny, so I walked in while taking video with my phone. Let me tell you, it wasn't long before I shut the thing off. Josie couldn't speak at all. She was just staring off into space and could barely hold her head up. It was extremely unsettling and not at all funny. I just wanted to wrap my arms around her and comfort her because she looked scared and confused. I REALLY didn't like it.
But, after a lot of help and slow moving, she was in the car and we were on our way. Within a few minutes, the life was back in her eyes and Josie was back in the world of the mentally conscious. We picked up her prescriptions at Walgreens and grabbed some KFC mashed potatoes for her to eat before taking her pain pills. Doctor's orders! Seriously Josie resorted to texting me rather than trying to speak. The first one said, "This is weird."
That last text is about the gauze and how she couldn't tell if she'd gotten it all because her mouth was so numb!
After we got home, got the icky gauze out of her mouth, and Josie re-gained her speech capabilities, she told me that once they had her IV going, she was told they were going to give her something that would "make her feel much more relaxed and happier about being there". She further explained that, about twenty seconds later, she was smiling and laughing. They gave her Versed, that miracle drug that prevents us from running out of pre-op screaming.
Josie slept most of the day, waking up to sip water and Sprite Zero, take pain pills, and go to the bathroom. She's been using bags of frozen corn to ice each side of her face and she has eaten mashed potatoes and yogurt so far. Josie's's such a tough girl and has such a terrific attitude. She's just chillin' on the couch trying not to talk too much. And she says the numbness is almost completely gone.
The doc said he wants Josie out of school and resting for three days, so I took off to be with her and take care of her. Glad it's over, Josie! I hope the next few days go smoothly!
This picture was taken in McGuire's Irish Pub in Destin, FL. We were staying across the street in the Emerald Palace on Thanksgiving day, 2011.
I just want to say Happy Anniversary today to Simon, Josie, and Jordan. Six years ago today I became Simon's wife and Josie and Jordan's step-mother. This is the day my life finally changed for the better. Simon, thank you for marrying me. Girls, thank you for putting up with me. I love all three of you with all of my heart!
(WARNING: Video with explict languages....protect your virgin ears!)
Happy Birthday, Jordan! I love you and I am so proud to be your step-mom!!!
I look at this young woman, and on one hand I can't believe she's already fourteen. Then I really look at her, and I realize how grown up she looks. Jordan is a very deep thinker and one heck of a smart girl. And she looks just like her dad!
Jordan wanted chicken and rice casserole for dinner, so that's what I made. We ate dinner, Jordan opened her gifts, then we all went to Orange Leaf for frozen yogurt. I'm no teenage girl so my opinion may be inaccurate, but it seemed like a cool and laid back birthday to me.
Jordan also wants to have a slumber party this weekend. Simon and I are still cautiously considering it. And here I am, just now re-gaining my sanity from the last one. *sigh*
Just try to tell me these guys don't know how to par-tay!!!
They were one of the most talented acts at the Bluegrass Festival...
Gurthrie Bluegrass Festival - 2011
