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I believe that having the magnet closer to your nerves gives you more sensation. the ability to sense if wires are live; the ability to feel the hum of a microwave or a laptop charger.
I know of someone who had one which was getting infected so he removed it; he described it as "like being blind" to be without it. (I can contact him and see if he can comment here if you are interested)
I would be very interested in hearing about his experience, especially since I'd love to replicate something like this externally.
Him: Airports would be an issue, but it's easy to prove the magnets are there and be on your way. I had a single N52 grade 3mmx1mm disk magnet in the 3rd finger of my left hand.
As far as MRI's i was going to have a medical bracelet made, directing the doctor to a note that says "magnetic implants in fingers, please remove if MRI is necessary" or if I was going in myself, I'd just tell them. Then I'd keep the magnets and have them re-implanted later.
And I saw the guy with the ring. The sensation is nothing compared to an implant into the somatosensory nerve cluster.
me: Can you say more about what it felt like to have it?
him: That would be like describing blue to a blind person.
me: You still haven't replaced it right? So what does it feel like to not have it now?
him: I've pretty much gone back to normal. It's been over a year. I still need to find a viable coating.
What else would you like to ask him about?
Thanks! If still possible, I'd like to ask the following:
Who performed the insertion procedure? How long does it take to heal?
An N52 is very strong. Did you experience any unexpected negative side-effects while handling everyday objects (weight training, smartphones, et c.)?
Apart from the ring, have you tried achieving the same thing externally (i.e. without an implant)? Do you think it would be possible to "come close"?
him: "A body artist. It took about 3 weeks to close. Not sure on internal healing. A month, maybe.
Not really any issues. It stings a bit if you hold something too long. Pinches the skin between the object and the magnet.
You could try supergluing one to the side of the fingertip."
Him: Implantation is still the best way. If i could get resourses, anesthesia, coated magnet, surgeon (so to speak), and enough downtime, i'd do it for study.
Me: why surgeon? going deep enough?
Him: Cleaner incision.