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[XC-108]

Just got another xSIID in Right P1 last night! I could already read it through the bandage. I’m a little concerned that we didn’t go in far enough but I guess we will see when the bandage comes off tonight before bathing. That was the case with my xG3 in Left P1, but it settled into a good place, so I’m hoping for the best. Also planning a rock climbing trip this Wednesday, so probably not the best timing, but I have to work with when my nurse friend is available.
Can’t wait to see my new !

[XC-108]

So, this doesn’t look ideal. I took the bandage off tonight, and I found that the xSIID is so far forward that it’s between my knuckles. I can see the chip end bulging through the skin, and the LED end appears to be pretty far buried. I tried to push it farther down my hand, but it would not budge. This is a white LED. It’s readable, but the LED is barely noticeable except in a dark room. It is sore (as to be expected) but not outright painful.

What would you do, cyborgs? Is this unsafe in any way?

[Not]

Hey, this is identical to how my xG3 got placed in L1. It eventually moved a little bit, maybe by a few mm. Here’s a pic. Take note of the scar location compared to the implant. I would say you’re probably fine, just watch it and see how it progresses.

[amal]

It’s not ideal to go in that far forward of the knuckles. Even though it seems riskier I would have placed next to the vein further back;

The reason being that the implant will always creep back towards and sometimes past the incision as the far end of the pockets zippers closed as it heals.

[XC-108]

@amal

It’s not ideal to go in that far forward of the knuckles. Even though it seems riskier I would have placed next to the vein further back;

This is how it was with my xG3 on my other hand in P1. I feel like that one is perfect. So for the xSIID. Do you recommend removal? Or is this technically safe, just not ideal?

[amal]

It’s just not ideal. If it.causes range of motion issues or pain then removal but for now you can try taking down a foam nerf bullet type object overtop to keep it pushed in while healing

[XC-108]

@amal

It’s just not ideal. If it.causes range of motion issues or pain then removal but for now you can try taking down a foam nerf bullet type object overtop to keep it pushed in while healing

For now, it feels a bit weird, but that might just be the position and the healing process. No pain as of yet. I’m going rock climbing tomorrow, so that will probably be the real test. I’m hoping I can keep it, despite its weird location, however, in the event it causes pain tomorrow, what is the removal procedure most people have used? Would an urgent care have the ability to do this, or would I need to see a body mod specialist?

[Hamspiced]

basically from what i have seen, its slice, and then a pimple popper method. Just kinda coax it out where it went in. i think you might be fine, just put something near the opening to discourage it migrating.

[Not]

I believe there was also the ‘flush it out with saline’ method, where you basically repeat the install process but you pump in saline to make it even more pimple-like.

[amal]

@Not

I believe there was also the ‘flush it out with saline’ method, where you basically repeat the install process but you pump in saline to make it even more pimple-like.

This has been discussed but after trying it 4 times on 2 different people, I have not had success with this method yet.

[Pilgrimsmaster]

@XC-108

what is the removal procedure most people have used

X-series tag removal

A properly installed x-series tag rests in the fascia, which is the connective tissue between the dermis and muscle. Removal is a fairly simple process that any general practice doctor should be able to perform in their office. There are a few ways to go about removing a tag. Cutting it out with a scalpel, removing it with a large gauge needle, and using saline injection to eject it. First we will cover scalpel based removal since this is the procedure that most medical doctors will be comforta…

Your nurse friend would be more than capable…
But fingers crossed you don’t have to

That might just work to keep it in place

[xnzakg]

I had the same, though mine was able to move a bit further back. Managed to push it back and got it in the place I wanted, right behind the knuckles. Did require a fair amount of force so your mileage may vary

[XC-108]

@xnzakg

the place I wanted, right behind the knuckles. Did require a fair amount of force so your mileage may vary

Thanks! That’s encouraging.
I’ve been trying. It’s pretty stuck at the moment, but it doesn’t seem to be causing any problems. I’m still hoping that after the swelling goes down I can coax it back downwards, but either way, I’m thinking this will be OK. Considering how much my other 3 have moved before settling, I have high hopes.
I’m a catastrophizer, so I’m totally preparing for the worst case scenario.

[Not]

Well, worst case scenario you can get it removed, inspected, cleaned, and reinstalled in an even better location. Look at the bright side

[XC-108]

I’m happy to report that after a day of strenuous rock climbing, I honestly barely felt that the implant between my knuckles was there at all.

This can probably stay where it is. It’s perfectly functional regardless of it not being in the ideal/desired location.

I’ll continue to monitor it, but I have high hopes that all is OK.

@Not

Well, worst case scenario you can get it removed, inspected, cleaned, and reinstalled in an even better location. Look at the bright side

And you’re absolutely right. I can get it taken out. Or maybe even have a second one in the real P1 location since it’s not likely to even be close to where this one is at the P1 knuckles! Lots of future upgrade options.