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[ducati]

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

[ducati]

s'alright. Found it:

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

[Rictina]

What ???

Americans hey !

[fred]

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

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.../dp/0891042644

[ducati]

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.../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]

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]

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]

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 DENTIST MIRROR comes in handy... And far cheaper

[fred]

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]

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]

I find a DENTIST MIRROR 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

[Leanne]

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

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]

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]

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??

[Leanne]

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

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

[fred]

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 Scholl's Non Invasive Cranial Procedure and Fallen Arches Support Course

And I thought it was just an old wives tail!

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