2 years and still going
Hey folks, it's been 2 years since I got my magnet implant. There seem to be plenty of success stories but I figure one more wouldn't hurt.
Setup: Haworth magnet in left hand's pinky finger
Procedure: It's been a while but here's what I can recall: I found a piercer in the San Francisco Bay Area after calling lots of piercing studios and finally finding a lead. The piercer had lots of body modifications and was Haworth-trained so I considered myself fortunate. We discussed implant location (e.g. offset from the center pad of the finger, where to incise). Then, we did the procedure. I opted for no anesthia. I recall it being a searing sustained pain at the finger and it lasted for a while (even after stitches).
Maintenance: I kept the wound clean with saline solution for weeks until the wound healed. I was super cautious to not to get too close to magnets. Then, we took out the stiches.
Expectations vs reality: I had high hopes for feeling large electrical systems (e.g. power lines, power stations). I believe I had seen a video with such footage. However, my experience was less astonishing. For the most part, I can sense magnetic or paramagnetic objects up close and every now/then I will feel something electromagnetically.
On a day to day basis, I forget the magnet is there. I only remember it when it's being reactive to something.
Experiences:
- Magnets in MacBook Pro case (magnetic)
- These are actually really strong and annoying
- Feels like something pulling my finger from beneath the skin
- Refridgerator (paramagnetic)
- Feels same as magnetism
- Laptop at certain spots (electromagnetic)
- First EM experience, it took 6 months to occur
- Feels like a buzzing in my finger
- Laptop speakers (magnetic)
- You will learn to avoid these due to magnet flips
- Magnets in a magnetic button coat (magnetic)
- These magnets felt strong yet "soft"
- Microwave (electromagnetic)
- Some fridge magnets are so weak that I can't feel them
- Had a dream where the magnet implant reacted in the dream
- First time knowing mind recognizes magnet, it took 1.5 years to occur
- Electric engine on subway car (electromagnetic)
- When over the third rail and the car starts to accelerate, I can feel it transferring power
- First large EM experience, it took 2 years to occur
- Too many metal objects to remember (paramagnetic)
Bonus features:
- Feel pressure changes in my finger (e.g. when a storm is coming)
- Dropping a needle while threading and magnet auto-catches it
- Picking up tiny stubborn screws out of holes
Issues:
- I haven't had many issues when grabbing things
- Occasionally, the magnet will stick on its side but it goes back flat with simple push
Reactions: Whenever I first mention the magnet, people get confused and then I explain magnetism/electromagnetism. Then, people are usually curious about my experience (e.g. what I feel, issues) or curious about procedure. The most interesting reaction was my Mom grabbed my finger and then started putting it against everything metal in the house.
Setup: Haworth magnet in left hand's pinky finger
Procedure: It's been a while but here's what I can recall: I found a piercer in the San Francisco Bay Area after calling lots of piercing studios and finally finding a lead. The piercer had lots of body modifications and was Haworth-trained so I considered myself fortunate. We discussed implant location (e.g. offset from the center pad of the finger, where to incise). Then, we did the procedure. I opted for no anesthia. I recall it being a searing sustained pain at the finger and it lasted for a while (even after stitches).
Maintenance: I kept the wound clean with saline solution for weeks until the wound healed. I was super cautious to not to get too close to magnets. Then, we took out the stiches.
Expectations vs reality: I had high hopes for feeling large electrical systems (e.g. power lines, power stations). I believe I had seen a video with such footage. However, my experience was less astonishing. For the most part, I can sense magnetic or paramagnetic objects up close and every now/then I will feel something electromagnetically.
On a day to day basis, I forget the magnet is there. I only remember it when it's being reactive to something.
Experiences:
- Magnets in MacBook Pro case (magnetic)
- These are actually really strong and annoying
- Feels like something pulling my finger from beneath the skin
- Refridgerator (paramagnetic)
- Feels same as magnetism
- Laptop at certain spots (electromagnetic)
- First EM experience, it took 6 months to occur
- Feels like a buzzing in my finger
- Laptop speakers (magnetic)
- You will learn to avoid these due to magnet flips
- Magnets in a magnetic button coat (magnetic)
- These magnets felt strong yet "soft"
- Microwave (electromagnetic)
- Some fridge magnets are so weak that I can't feel them
- Had a dream where the magnet implant reacted in the dream
- First time knowing mind recognizes magnet, it took 1.5 years to occur
- Electric engine on subway car (electromagnetic)
- When over the third rail and the car starts to accelerate, I can feel it transferring power
- First large EM experience, it took 2 years to occur
- Too many metal objects to remember (paramagnetic)
Bonus features:
- Feel pressure changes in my finger (e.g. when a storm is coming)
- Dropping a needle while threading and magnet auto-catches it
- Picking up tiny stubborn screws out of holes
Issues:
- I haven't had many issues when grabbing things
- Occasionally, the magnet will stick on its side but it goes back flat with simple push
Reactions: Whenever I first mention the magnet, people get confused and then I explain magnetism/electromagnetism. Then, people are usually curious about my experience (e.g. what I feel, issues) or curious about procedure. The most interesting reaction was my Mom grabbed my finger and then started putting it against everything metal in the house.
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The date of the implant was April 12 2014
From the sound of it, it went well. :D
Which magnet was this, this wasn't the Haworth Gold, was it? There's one sold that's like... n42, then one at n52... if it was like a 60 dollar magnet, that was the n42. I think the n52 is like 100. This could explain performance. :o Just suggesting a possibility.:o
Regarding the spreadsheet... finally added myself to it tonight. I was surprised that there were no entries on the RFID sheet. I suppose that's because they tend to go "by the book" in almost all cases with few rejections. I put my RFIDs in along with the magnets and I added an "Other" sheet since implants are now becoming more varied.
http://steve-haworth-modified-llc.myshopify.com/products/copy-of-1-1-2-38mm-x-1-4-6mm-hollow-center-heart-1
I should also mention that it originally cost $100 (now $60). Hooray for advancements in magnet options/strength though =)
N42 is about 80% the strength of n52. But I'd say a m31 would be really good too, considering thicknesses and coating layers. ^^