Itâs time for uncle static_voidâs Christmas special! (in JulyâŚ)
Two weeks ago I finally got the flexM1 installed.
The BFN was autoclaved by a âmedical friendâ.
Due to potential indemnification issues with medical licensing, said friend understandably didnât want much to do with the actual procedure.
The implantation was performed by another friend (CYA: Donât do this, go see a pro) after much reviewing of other peoples procedures, under the mindset of âfull sendâ and with the knowledge that âmad cyborg prostheticsâ are available if we fuck this up too badly.
There were some mildly interested nursing students in the room during the process to observe and offer general guidance as well as the occasional âeww wtfâ
There was a couple difficulties getting the chip in the hole, but this was down the the angle of insertion. Once it was in we used the back end of the needle to gently push it in which seemed to work well.
Aftermath:
Everything seems to have healed well for the most part.
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Two ibuprofen were taken a couple of hours after the procedure to dull the pain after the anesthetic wore off.
I believe we may have nicked a nerve as there is some residual numbness present between the insertion point and where the webbing ends between the index and middle fingers. I am hoping that this fixes itself over the next couple of months but if not itâs no great loss.
All in all: 5/7 with rice 