Caution - gruesome photos ahead.
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Enough background.
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Two magnets have been installed in my fingertips for the purpose of sensing magnetic fields. The first was installed in my left ring finger and the second was in my left index finger. The first was a tried-and-true magnet from Steve Haworth while the second was an experimental magnet. The experimental magnet had advantages over the Haworth magnet but those advantages came with a risk. The second magnet was a gamble.
I lost that gamble but I don't regret making the bet.
Not long after the installation, I thought the magnet has lost its magnetic charge. In fact, the experimental coating was breached and my body formed a layer of tissue around the toxic neodymium. A noticeable bulge formed which I mistakenly thought was the magnet and a slightly calloused patch of skin.
Two things were removed from my finger, a small magnet, which can be seen as the disc-shaped in the picture and all the tissue, which was probably ten times the volume of the magnet itself. That lump of tissue deadened all the sensation of the magnet.
Everyone's experience with biohacking is a little different. For all the opinions I share, I do very little innovating. My actual contribution to the field has been solely the Two Cyborgs podcast. I'm sad that I lost the magnet but not regretful.
After one week, the site is looking pretty healthy. There is still some bruising but simple butterfly closures have been enough to keep it closed.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1.
Completed projects from year 2.
Completed projects from year 3.
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2017-05-11 (Th)
Okay, I hope this was enough scrolling to keep the gnarly pictures from popping up unexpectedly.
Enough background.
----------
Two magnets have been installed in my fingertips for the purpose of sensing magnetic fields. The first was installed in my left ring finger and the second was in my left index finger. The first was a tried-and-true magnet from Steve Haworth while the second was an experimental magnet. The experimental magnet had advantages over the Haworth magnet but those advantages came with a risk. The second magnet was a gamble.
I lost that gamble but I don't regret making the bet.
Not long after the installation, I thought the magnet has lost its magnetic charge. In fact, the experimental coating was breached and my body formed a layer of tissue around the toxic neodymium. A noticeable bulge formed which I mistakenly thought was the magnet and a slightly calloused patch of skin.
Bulging finger
Two things were removed from my finger, a small magnet, which can be seen as the disc-shaped in the picture and all the tissue, which was probably ten times the volume of the magnet itself. That lump of tissue deadened all the sensation of the magnet.
Bloody finger, bloody tissue, and breached magnet
Everyone's experience with biohacking is a little different. For all the opinions I share, I do very little innovating. My actual contribution to the field has been solely the Two Cyborgs podcast. I'm sad that I lost the magnet but not regretful.
Tissue and magnet closer
***************** Update ****************
After one week, the site is looking pretty healthy. There is still some bruising but simple butterfly closures have been enough to keep it closed.
One week, post-op
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1.
Completed projects from year 2.
Completed projects from year 3.
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com/
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, are not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2017-05-11 (Th)
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