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Re: I have magnets implanted in my hands

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Post by squirrelicus »

gregimba wrote: post #12
nickthegreek wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I’ve had several procedures done by Steve and recommend him for anyone else looking to get this sort of work done. He is a professional and pioneer in this field. I have one of the earlier generations of these magnets implanted and everyone needs to understand the risks. Mine has lost its charge and I hope that it isn’t due to a leak in the silicone and that it isn’t being devoured by my body. It’s probably been push…

In all horrible honesty is self removal with a localized anesthetic not an option? for a subdermal implant it's not as deep as one might think. Once you overcome the initial pain you should be able to remove one yourself. (this is not medical advice and I could be horribly wrong)

It's all about risk (and liability)

Re: I have magnets implanted in my hands

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Post by newnewpdro »

grawprog wrote: post #16
gregimba wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

In all horrible honesty is self removal with a localized anesthetic not an option? for a subdermal implant it's not as deep as one might think. Once you overcome the initial pain you should be able to remove one yourself. (this is not medical advice and I could be horribly wrong)

Sure...I imagine it's an option. I know someone who digs moles out with a pocket knife and a bottle of isopropynol. Lots of things are options. Doesn't mean they're all good ones.

Your acquaintance may like to know common 3% hydrogen peroxide can be used to great effect for oxidizing moles and warts off. It just takes some time, but persistent application eventually destroys the organic flesh and conveniently leaves a chemically cauterized surface behind.

Re: I have magnets implanted in my hands

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Post by xkcd-sucks »

LeoPanthera wrote: post #7

I always wondered why you can't do this topically. Perhaps a magnet in some kind of elastic band around your finger? Or even glue a magnet to your fingernail? Surely it's not necessary to put one inside you.

Theres actually a whole bunch of "touch" senses and they are all tuned to different frequencies. As well as having neurons located in different depths. It makes sense that magnet closer to a neuron will transmit vibration to that neuron better.

Also practically, consider the feeling of a little bitty splinter embedded in your hand, versus on top of your hand

Re: I have magnets implanted in my hands

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Post by gumby »

TACIXAT wrote: post #6

I had one in my left ring finger for a while. It was neat, totally impractical, and way too sensitive to touch. I could feel EM fields. This might be really useful if you work with electricity, but as a developer, it was only every so often that I noticed something. It lost a lot of its power to pick up small stuff after a while. The procedure wasn't painful because the person I went to had some numbing agent that I'…

By the way be very careful with the injection of novocaine etc into fingers. The proper application of a ring block is tricky, and if you get it wrong (which is easy to do) you can end up with necrosis -> loss of the digit. It's due to the cramped anatomy of the digits; other regions (apart from the head) are much easier.

All that being said I've long been interested in trying this.

Re: I have magnets implanted in my hands

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Post by leggomylibro »

TACIXAT wrote: post #6

I had one in my left ring finger for a while. It was neat, totally impractical, and way too sensitive to touch. I could feel EM fields. This might be really useful if you work with electricity, but as a developer, it was only every so often that I noticed something. It lost a lot of its power to pick up small stuff after a while. The procedure wasn't painful because the person I went to had some numbing agent that I'…

Yeah, I also had one for a few years and wouldn't really recommend it. It's cool to feel fans and microwaves spin up or pick up small parts, but the magnet lost strength over time and I got it removed because it wasn't worth the sensitivity and constant worrying about hitting it too hard. I also had to be careful not to hold it against strong magnets for too long; I was told if the skin got pinched too much/too long, bad things could happen.

But hey, want to try it without having to cut a finger open? Try super-gluing a small neodymium disc magnet to a fingernail. Just be careful with your phone.

Re: I have magnets implanted in my hands

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Post by grawprog »

newnewpdro wrote: post #22
grawprog wrote: post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Sure...I imagine it's an option. I know someone who digs moles out with a pocket knife and a bottle of isopropynol. Lots of things are options. Doesn't mean they're all good ones.

Your acquaintance may like to know common 3% hydrogen peroxide can be used to great effect for oxidizing moles and warts off. It just takes some time, but persistent application eventually destroys the organic flesh and conveniently leaves a chemically cauterized surface behind.

I think it's for the 'it makes him feel manly reasons' mostly. I'm not sure oxidizing it off slowly with hydrogen peroxide would have the same effect as cutting into his own flesh and cleansing the wound with searing alcohol does.
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