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ducati
14-Mar-10, 05:40
I bought a do it yourself brain surgery kit on ebay the other day.

Any ideas on how to get a licence? oh, and any volunteers I need to practice :lol:

ducati
14-Mar-10, 07:31
s'alright. Found it:

http://www.amazon.com/Brain-Surgery-Beginners-Operations-Minors/dp/1562948954

Rictina
14-Mar-10, 09:56
What ??? :confused [lol]

Americans hey ! :eek:

fred
14-Mar-10, 10:14
I bought a do it yourself brain surgery kit on ebay the other day.

Any ideas on how to get a licence? oh, and any volunteers I need to practice :lol:

Brain surgery can be a most rewarding hobby and unlike other forms of surgery you don't need a lot of expensive equipment. Dramatic results can be obtained with the most basic of tools, a scalpel or craft knife, a drill electric or hand, a well honed 2" chisel and 2 lb hammer, a few needles and a bit of waxed thread and if you are performing brain surgery for fun or to supplement your income you are ready to go.

Of course like all other crafts you won't be expert right away The brain is very complicated and it's best to read up on which bits should go back where before you start and stick to the simpler operations like the removal of tumours to start with, don't expect to be doing a lobotomy on your first attempt.

I can strongly recommend this book for further reading:

http://www.amazon.com/yourself-brain-surgery-other-skills/dp/0891042644

ducati
14-Mar-10, 10:21
Brain surgery can be a most rewarding hobby and unlike other forms of surgery you don't need a lot of expensive equipment. Dramatic results can be obtained with the most basic of tools, a scalpel or craft knife, a drill electric or hand, a well honed 2" chisel and 2 lb hammer, a few needles and a bit of waxed thread and if you are performing brain surgery for fun or to supplement your income you are ready to go.

Of course like all other crafts you won't be expert right away The brain is very complicated and it's best to read up on which bits should go back where before you start and stick to the simpler operations like the removal of tumours to start with, don't expect to be doing a lobotomy on your first attempt.

I can strongly recommend this book for further reading:

http://www.amazon.com/yourself-brain-surgery-other-skills/dp/0891042644

Thanks Fred, I got into a bit of a pickle with my first attempt on the missus but I didn't have too many bits left (I'm sure they will come in handy later anyway) She's been a bit quiet but on the upside her cooking has improved. :)

fred
14-Mar-10, 10:30
Thanks Fred, I got into a bit of a pickle with my first attempt on the missus but I didn't have too many bits left (I'm sure they will come in handy later anyway) She's been a bit quiet but on the upside her cooking has improved. :)

It isn't uncommon to have one or two bits left over, it's a good idea to keep them in an old tea chest just in case they will come in handy in any future operations.

ducati
14-Mar-10, 10:44
I'm using an old tupperware box in the fridge.

I'm having trouble getting an affordable quote. Can anyone recommend a good broker or specialist medical practitioner insurer?

I've finally found a use for my Snap-On extendable mirror (£55 off Ebay!) very handy for seeing into all the little nooks and crannys.

Leanne
14-Mar-10, 10:51
I've finally found a use for my Snap-On extendable mirror (£55 off Ebay!) very handy for seeing into all the little nooks and crannys.

I find a [/URL][URL="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAD01-Dental-Dentist-Mirror-Medical-Instrument-Doctor_W0QQitemZ300405130640QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ BOI_Medical_Lab_Equipment_Medical_Equipment_Instru ments_ET?hash=item45f18a8590"]DENTIST MIRROR (http://[/B)comes in handy... And far cheaper ;)

fred
14-Mar-10, 10:56
I'm using an old tupperware box in the fridge.

I'm having trouble getting an affordable quote. Can anyone recommend a good broker or specialist medical practitioner insurer?

I've finally found a use for my Snap-On extendable mirror (£55 off Ebay!) very handy for seeing into all the little nooks and crannys.

I think if you look you will have public liability insurance included in your home and contents insurance, most do.

Remember that alcohol isn't the best form of anaesthetic in this sort of operation, they can take quite some time and patients can wake up before you have finished with embarrassing results. I would read up on the effects of various drugs and gasses they are the better option.

Leanne
14-Mar-10, 10:59
I think if you look you will have public liability insurance included in your home and contents insurance, most do.

Remember that alcohol isn't the best form of anaesthetic in this sort of operation, they can take quite some time and patients can wake up before you have finished with embarrassing results. I would read up on the effects of various drugs and gasses they are the better option.

Aparantly brain surgery isn't all that painful. Just a little local anaesthetic to the skin and you're set to go. You want the patient concious so you know you haven't got your left and right mixed up and removed the wrong bit ;)

ducati
14-Mar-10, 11:15
I find a DENTIST MIRROR (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAD01-Dental-Dentist-Mirror-Medical-Instrument-Doctor_W0QQitemZ300405130640QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ BOI_Medical_Lab_Equipment_Medical_Equipment_Instru ments_ET?hash=item45f18a8590)comes in handy... And far cheaper ;)

Crickey! Scary what you can buy on Ebay. I mean, brain surgery is one thing, but do it yourself dentistry? No thank you :eek:

Leanne
14-Mar-10, 11:16
Crickey! Scary what you can buy on Ebay. I mean, brain surgery is one thing, but do it yourself dentistry? No thank you :eek:
I got myself one to do my own tartar removal - it's easy peasy! I hate that little bit of tartar buildup between hygienist appointments :(

ducati
14-Mar-10, 11:20
Aparantly brain surgery isn't all that painful. Just a little local anaesthetic to the skin and you're set to go. You want the patient concious so you know you haven't got your left and right mixed up and removed the wrong bit ;)

Yes, North Highland College do an SVQ course in Anaesthesiology but it is quite dear so I was going to wait until I have a few procedures under my belt before I shell out that kind of money.

ducati
14-Mar-10, 11:22
I got myself one to do my own tartar removal - it's easy peasy! I hate that little bit of tartar buildup between hygienist appointments :(

Are you trying to hijack this thread? What are you the bloomin tooth fairy?? :mad:

Leanne
14-Mar-10, 11:24
Are you trying to hijack this thread? What are you the bloomin tooth fairy?? :mad:

Killing time before I go into work. I'm off now - it's all yours x

fred
14-Mar-10, 11:34
Are you trying to hijack this thread? What are you the bloomin tooth fairy?? :mad:

I think this is just the nature of internet forums. You are trying to have a serious debate on what is, let's face it, fast becoming a lost art and someone will always try to trivialise it.

The youth of today are more interested in computer games and mobile phones, not learning the skills which will bring them real pleasure and may one day save them money.

Phill
14-Mar-10, 11:47
don't expect to be doing a lobotomy on your first attempt.

I thought this was the baby steps, knitting needle up the nostrils, job done!

Worked for me.

ducati
14-Mar-10, 11:59
I think this is just the nature of internet forums. You are trying to have a serious debate on what is, let's face it, fast becoming a lost art and someone will always try to trivialise it.

The youth of today are more interested in computer games and mobile phones, not learning the skills which will bring them real pleasure and may one day save them money.

Or possibly a loved one's, or cherished pet's life!

fred
14-Mar-10, 12:11
Or possibly a loved one's, or cherished pet's life!

Quite.

I'm surprised the moderators haven't deleted Leanne's posts, after all this is a family forum and there could be children reading. I know her posts were meant in fun but someone could have taken her seriously.

Performing dentistry on yourself would be both reckless and foolhardy. Teeth are very important to you, you need them to eat and you need them to smile. It isn't like brain surgery where you are experimenting on somebody else.

Some things are just better left to the experts and plaque removal is one of them.

ducati
14-Mar-10, 12:23
I thought this was the baby steps, knitting needle up the nostrils, job done!

Worked for me.

Hey, that's chapter one in the distance learning course I have signed up for: http://www.Dr (http://www.Dr) Scholl's Non Invasive Cranial Procedure and Fallen Arches Support Course

And I thought it was just an old wives tail! :roll:

don't follow that link god only knows where it will take you

Phill
14-Mar-10, 12:23
I've bin looking at this rhinoplasty mularky. Can't be that hard and I reckon' quite profitable.
And the old dyson will come in handy for liposuction.

I've got some tubes of silicon in the garage left over from doin' the bathroom so breast enlargements should be pretty straightforward.

If nothing else it might give me a shot at fumbling around with ladies boobies.

ducati
14-Mar-10, 21:47
I've bin looking at this rhinoplasty mularky. Can't be that hard and I reckon' quite profitable.
And the old dyson will come in handy for liposuction.

I've got some tubes of silicon in the garage left over from doin' the bathroom so breast enlargements should be pretty straightforward.

If nothing else it might give me a shot at fumbling around with ladies boobies.

What’s this? I go out for the day, come back, check my thread and its been moved??

I don't think there is anything funny about brain surgery (and neither does my wife!)

Phill, I've tried trepanning a Rhino and to be honest it didn't go that well. I bust one of my best SS chisels on his thick scull and he got quite cross and......well you know, best not dwell on it.

Anyway, I've decided to stick with smaller animals and friends and family for now, until I get a bit more familiar with the procedures.:eek: