Alex is a voluntary LAK, RAK, and RBE amputee* and is now also stubbing the fingers on his right hand (I mentioned the interviews a few days ago but if you want to know more, for starters read this interview with my late friend Chaz about voluntary amputation — you may also want to read this to see what kind of guy he was before you judge him and other voluntary amputees). He used ice to do the initial DIY anesthesia and then cleanly chopped it off. There was almost no bleeding, but definitely lots of pain. Click on through if you want to see the remainders.
That reminds me, if you want to see a free video of a DIY amputation, view the final Uvatiarru trailer (yeah, the movie is still in its ultra-extended production cycle, sorry).
* Left above the knee, right above the knee, and right below the elbow.
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868 responses to “DIY Finger Amputation”
Shannon, why aren’t things like this blurred anymore on the modblog main page? Because I really enjoy reading Modblog regularly, but “clicking through” with blurred “hard/extreme” images was much much better!
Shannon, why aren’t things like this blurred anymore on the modblog main page? Because I really enjoy reading Modblog regularly, but “clicking through” with blurred “hard/extreme” images was much much better!
The one and only question I have is: Where did his income come from? I have no problem whatsoever with DIY amputation, but I have to say I’d be a little disgusted if he and others were getting disability payments for something they chose to do to themselves. I have no issue with paying for the victims of accidents, but it’s not anybody else’s responsibility to support somebody who willingly goes through a disabling modification.
The one and only question I have is: Where did his income come from? I have no problem whatsoever with DIY amputation, but I have to say I’d be a little disgusted if he and others were getting disability payments for something they chose to do to themselves. I have no issue with paying for the victims of accidents, but it’s not anybody else’s responsibility to support somebody who willingly goes through a disabling modification.
The one and only question I have is: Where did his income come from? I have no problem whatsoever with DIY amputation, but I have to say I’d be a little disgusted if he and others were getting disability payments for something they chose to do to themselves. I have no issue with paying for the victims of accidents, but it’s not anybody else’s responsibility to support somebody who willingly goes through a disabling modification.
The one and only question I have is: Where did his income come from? I have no problem whatsoever with DIY amputation, but I have to say I’d be a little disgusted if he and others were getting disability payments for something they chose to do to themselves. I have no issue with paying for the victims of accidents, but it’s not anybody else’s responsibility to support somebody who willingly goes through a disabling modification.
And now rereading, that makes more sense, and I guess I have no problem with it, other than the fact that I wish he would have admitted to the general public that he was a willing amputee.
And now rereading, that makes more sense, and I guess I have no problem with it, other than the fact that I wish he would have admitted to the general public that he was a willing amputee.
And now rereading, that makes more sense, and I guess I have no problem with it, other than the fact that I wish he would have admitted to the general public that he was a willing amputee.
And now rereading, that makes more sense, and I guess I have no problem with it, other than the fact that I wish he would have admitted to the general public that he was a willing amputee.
Felt like I should say something in regards to all these posts. I mainly just come to bme for the photos of tattoos. I was born without my lower legs. Some people here are so clueless. I definately disagree with everyone that says being without legs or an arm makes people have to depend on others or helpless. I’m not helpless and i have never had help from someone in doing. I can run the mile faster than a lot of my abled bodied friends. There is a professional skateboarder named Jon Comer who is missing his leg below knee. You can be an amputee and live a pretty normal life. YouTube has a lot of videos showing this fact. Search for Nick Vujicic he has no limbs or stumps at all yet he is very independant doesnt rely or need others help.
and to the person who said their friend is missing an arm and cant afford a pros. there are a lot of organizations and programs that will provide prosthetics for free or low cost. Look into it. My leg prosthetics are C-Legs. they are one of the top of the line models and i didnt pay full price. $40,000 each and insurance paid most of it. And do you know that the reason he doesnt wear a prosthetic being price? arm prosthetics arent as advanced as leg pros. I know many arm amps that choose not to use pros for that reason, and others dont because there stumps are too short.
I agree with Shannon about Chaz. To me it doesnt matter that some of his amputations were self induced. I dont nessesarily agree with it but that doesnt have anything to do with his accomplishments. He was definately a disability rights advocate. I dont think he developed the prosthetics for selfish reasons. If he did, why wouldnt he just keep it to himself instead of allowing them to be manufactured. There are needs for Disabillity Advocates, people to stand up and fight. I dont care who the person is or how they came into the disabillity community, just happy they are willing to help make others with disabillities lives easier and make things more accessible.
With all the comparisons going on i’m suprised no one is comparing this to people who are transgendered. I have talked to a few people online who say they are wannabes. I dont agree with it but I understand it. One guy was telling me he doesnt feel “whole” with his body now, that he feels like he is in the wrong body. Said he has felt this way since he was very young. I have a neighbhor who is transgendered and the feelings and need she described are the same ones as the amputee wannabes. Yet sex changes are medically accepted and for the most part socially accepted.
A lot of people here seem to be ignorant which to me is surprising. I find it so offensive when people assume being an amputee you are helpless or that it is the worst thing on earth to happen. with some of the comments posted here I am an amputee and not the person who posted. Being an amputee isnt the worst thing in the world to be. Being ignorant is. Sorry my rant is over. Just felt like I had to reply to some of the things said here. If anyone wants to discuss anything i have said here or has any questions feel free to e-mail me. [email protected]. I like educating people about disabillity rights and issues.
Felt like I should say something in regards to all these posts. I mainly just come to bme for the photos of tattoos. I was born without my lower legs. Some people here are so clueless. I definately disagree with everyone that says being without legs or an arm makes people have to depend on others or helpless. I’m not helpless and i have never had help from someone in doing. I can run the mile faster than a lot of my abled bodied friends. There is a professional skateboarder named Jon Comer who is missing his leg below knee. You can be an amputee and live a pretty normal life. YouTube has a lot of videos showing this fact. Search for Nick Vujicic he has no limbs or stumps at all yet he is very independant doesnt rely or need others help.
and to the person who said their friend is missing an arm and cant afford a pros. there are a lot of organizations and programs that will provide prosthetics for free or low cost. Look into it. My leg prosthetics are C-Legs. they are one of the top of the line models and i didnt pay full price. $40,000 each and insurance paid most of it. And do you know that the reason he doesnt wear a prosthetic being price? arm prosthetics arent as advanced as leg pros. I know many arm amps that choose not to use pros for that reason, and others dont because there stumps are too short.
I agree with Shannon about Chaz. To me it doesnt matter that some of his amputations were self induced. I dont nessesarily agree with it but that doesnt have anything to do with his accomplishments. He was definately a disability rights advocate. I dont think he developed the prosthetics for selfish reasons. If he did, why wouldnt he just keep it to himself instead of allowing them to be manufactured. There are needs for Disabillity Advocates, people to stand up and fight. I dont care who the person is or how they came into the disabillity community, just happy they are willing to help make others with disabillities lives easier and make things more accessible.
With all the comparisons going on i’m suprised no one is comparing this to people who are transgendered. I have talked to a few people online who say they are wannabes. I dont agree with it but I understand it. One guy was telling me he doesnt feel “whole” with his body now, that he feels like he is in the wrong body. Said he has felt this way since he was very young. I have a neighbhor who is transgendered and the feelings and need she described are the same ones as the amputee wannabes. Yet sex changes are medically accepted and for the most part socially accepted.
A lot of people here seem to be ignorant which to me is surprising. I find it so offensive when people assume being an amputee you are helpless or that it is the worst thing on earth to happen. with some of the comments posted here I am an amputee and not the person who posted. Being an amputee isnt the worst thing in the world to be. Being ignorant is. Sorry my rant is over. Just felt like I had to reply to some of the things said here. If anyone wants to discuss anything i have said here or has any questions feel free to e-mail me. [email protected]. I like educating people about disabillity rights and issues.
Felt like I should say something in regards to all these posts. I mainly just come to bme for the photos of tattoos. I was born without my lower legs. Some people here are so clueless. I definately disagree with everyone that says being without legs or an arm makes people have to depend on others or helpless. I’m not helpless and i have never had help from someone in doing. I can run the mile faster than a lot of my abled bodied friends. There is a professional skateboarder named Jon Comer who is missing his leg below knee. You can be an amputee and live a pretty normal life. YouTube has a lot of videos showing this fact. Search for Nick Vujicic he has no limbs or stumps at all yet he is very independant doesnt rely or need others help.
and to the person who said their friend is missing an arm and cant afford a pros. there are a lot of organizations and programs that will provide prosthetics for free or low cost. Look into it. My leg prosthetics are C-Legs. they are one of the top of the line models and i didnt pay full price. $40,000 each and insurance paid most of it. And do you know that the reason he doesnt wear a prosthetic being price? arm prosthetics arent as advanced as leg pros. I know many arm amps that choose not to use pros for that reason, and others dont because there stumps are too short.
I agree with Shannon about Chaz. To me it doesnt matter that some of his amputations were self induced. I dont nessesarily agree with it but that doesnt have anything to do with his accomplishments. He was definately a disability rights advocate. I dont think he developed the prosthetics for selfish reasons. If he did, why wouldnt he just keep it to himself instead of allowing them to be manufactured. There are needs for Disabillity Advocates, people to stand up and fight. I dont care who the person is or how they came into the disabillity community, just happy they are willing to help make others with disabillities lives easier and make things more accessible.
With all the comparisons going on i’m suprised no one is comparing this to people who are transgendered. I have talked to a few people online who say they are wannabes. I dont agree with it but I understand it. One guy was telling me he doesnt feel “whole” with his body now, that he feels like he is in the wrong body. Said he has felt this way since he was very young. I have a neighbhor who is transgendered and the feelings and need she described are the same ones as the amputee wannabes. Yet sex changes are medically accepted and for the most part socially accepted.
A lot of people here seem to be ignorant which to me is surprising. I find it so offensive when people assume being an amputee you are helpless or that it is the worst thing on earth to happen. with some of the comments posted here I am an amputee and not the person who posted. Being an amputee isnt the worst thing in the world to be. Being ignorant is. Sorry my rant is over. Just felt like I had to reply to some of the things said here. If anyone wants to discuss anything i have said here or has any questions feel free to e-mail me. [email protected]. I like educating people about disabillity rights and issues.
Felt like I should say something in regards to all these posts. I mainly just come to bme for the photos of tattoos. I was born without my lower legs. Some people here are so clueless. I definately disagree with everyone that says being without legs or an arm makes people have to depend on others or helpless. I’m not helpless and i have never had help from someone in doing. I can run the mile faster than a lot of my abled bodied friends. There is a professional skateboarder named Jon Comer who is missing his leg below knee. You can be an amputee and live a pretty normal life. YouTube has a lot of videos showing this fact. Search for Nick Vujicic he has no limbs or stumps at all yet he is very independant doesnt rely or need others help.
and to the person who said their friend is missing an arm and cant afford a pros. there are a lot of organizations and programs that will provide prosthetics for free or low cost. Look into it. My leg prosthetics are C-Legs. they are one of the top of the line models and i didnt pay full price. $40,000 each and insurance paid most of it. And do you know that the reason he doesnt wear a prosthetic being price? arm prosthetics arent as advanced as leg pros. I know many arm amps that choose not to use pros for that reason, and others dont because there stumps are too short.
I agree with Shannon about Chaz. To me it doesnt matter that some of his amputations were self induced. I dont nessesarily agree with it but that doesnt have anything to do with his accomplishments. He was definately a disability rights advocate. I dont think he developed the prosthetics for selfish reasons. If he did, why wouldnt he just keep it to himself instead of allowing them to be manufactured. There are needs for Disabillity Advocates, people to stand up and fight. I dont care who the person is or how they came into the disabillity community, just happy they are willing to help make others with disabillities lives easier and make things more accessible.
With all the comparisons going on i’m suprised no one is comparing this to people who are transgendered. I have talked to a few people online who say they are wannabes. I dont agree with it but I understand it. One guy was telling me he doesnt feel “whole” with his body now, that he feels like he is in the wrong body. Said he has felt this way since he was very young. I have a neighbhor who is transgendered and the feelings and need she described are the same ones as the amputee wannabes. Yet sex changes are medically accepted and for the most part socially accepted.
A lot of people here seem to be ignorant which to me is surprising. I find it so offensive when people assume being an amputee you are helpless or that it is the worst thing on earth to happen. with some of the comments posted here I am an amputee and not the person who posted. Being an amputee isnt the worst thing in the world to be. Being ignorant is. Sorry my rant is over. Just felt like I had to reply to some of the things said here. If anyone wants to discuss anything i have said here or has any questions feel free to e-mail me. [email protected]. I like educating people about disabillity rights and issues.
As a nursing student, who will be in the “real world” within the next 6 months, I’m truly blessed to have run across BME/ModBlog. I’ve seen some of the prejudices, hate, and naivety that come along with 90% of the professionals I’ve worked with, and can proudly say I cannot wait to become an advocate for people and patients who choose to modify themselves (healthfully, both physically and emotionally), even in extreme ways pictured above.
I can’t imagine the fear that DIY’ers such as Alex may feel, especially if they believe that something is going wrong during a session. One day I hope that people will feel safe, respected, and treated equally (as they should be) in our hospitals and medical facilities. And on a similar note, I wish that surgical procedures be offered to those by licensed professionals more openly and broadly in the future.
Just thought I’d throw that aspect in.
As a nursing student, who will be in the “real world” within the next 6 months, I’m truly blessed to have run across BME/ModBlog. I’ve seen some of the prejudices, hate, and naivety that come along with 90% of the professionals I’ve worked with, and can proudly say I cannot wait to become an advocate for people and patients who choose to modify themselves (healthfully, both physically and emotionally), even in extreme ways pictured above.
I can’t imagine the fear that DIY’ers such as Alex may feel, especially if they believe that something is going wrong during a session. One day I hope that people will feel safe, respected, and treated equally (as they should be) in our hospitals and medical facilities. And on a similar note, I wish that surgical procedures be offered to those by licensed professionals more openly and broadly in the future.
Just thought I’d throw that aspect in.
As a nursing student, who will be in the “real world” within the next 6 months, I’m truly blessed to have run across BME/ModBlog. I’ve seen some of the prejudices, hate, and naivety that come along with 90% of the professionals I’ve worked with, and can proudly say I cannot wait to become an advocate for people and patients who choose to modify themselves (healthfully, both physically and emotionally), even in extreme ways pictured above.
I can’t imagine the fear that DIY’ers such as Alex may feel, especially if they believe that something is going wrong during a session. One day I hope that people will feel safe, respected, and treated equally (as they should be) in our hospitals and medical facilities. And on a similar note, I wish that surgical procedures be offered to those by licensed professionals more openly and broadly in the future.
Just thought I’d throw that aspect in.
As a nursing student, who will be in the “real world” within the next 6 months, I’m truly blessed to have run across BME/ModBlog. I’ve seen some of the prejudices, hate, and naivety that come along with 90% of the professionals I’ve worked with, and can proudly say I cannot wait to become an advocate for people and patients who choose to modify themselves (healthfully, both physically and emotionally), even in extreme ways pictured above.
I can’t imagine the fear that DIY’ers such as Alex may feel, especially if they believe that something is going wrong during a session. One day I hope that people will feel safe, respected, and treated equally (as they should be) in our hospitals and medical facilities. And on a similar note, I wish that surgical procedures be offered to those by licensed professionals more openly and broadly in the future.
Just thought I’d throw that aspect in.
I wunder how many other amputee fetishists have a penchant for nailbiting?… Or if nailbiting leads to amputation, to finally fix the narsty habit??
I wunder how many other amputee fetishists have a penchant for nailbiting?… Or if nailbiting leads to amputation, to finally fix the narsty habit??
I wunder how many other amputee fetishists have a penchant for nailbiting?… Or if nailbiting leads to amputation, to finally fix the narsty habit??
I wunder how many other amputee fetishists have a penchant for nailbiting?… Or if nailbiting leads to amputation, to finally fix the narsty habit??
I think that once you see this in a similar light to Transgender(ism) as Shannon pointed out (and something I failed to do) it makes a lot more sense and changes your view of it considerably.
Well it did for me at least.
I think that once you see this in a similar light to Transgender(ism) as Shannon pointed out (and something I failed to do) it makes a lot more sense and changes your view of it considerably.
Well it did for me at least.
I think that once you see this in a similar light to Transgender(ism) as Shannon pointed out (and something I failed to do) it makes a lot more sense and changes your view of it considerably.
Well it did for me at least.
I think that once you see this in a similar light to Transgender(ism) as Shannon pointed out (and something I failed to do) it makes a lot more sense and changes your view of it considerably.
Well it did for me at least.
can anyone tell me if there really is no need for a slap of skin to close the wound?
they just chop it off,and noone sutures it.
this is so strange.
(apart from the fact, that amputation is imho very dsiputable…I think they should wait a year or two before actually attempting it. and use the time to inform themselves about the procedure.)
can anyone tell me if there really is no need for a slap of skin to close the wound?
they just chop it off,and noone sutures it.
this is so strange.
(apart from the fact, that amputation is imho very dsiputable…I think they should wait a year or two before actually attempting it. and use the time to inform themselves about the procedure.)
can anyone tell me if there really is no need for a slap of skin to close the wound?
they just chop it off,and noone sutures it.
this is so strange.
(apart from the fact, that amputation is imho very dsiputable…I think they should wait a year or two before actually attempting it. and use the time to inform themselves about the procedure.)
can anyone tell me if there really is no need for a slap of skin to close the wound?
they just chop it off,and noone sutures it.
this is so strange.
(apart from the fact, that amputation is imho very dsiputable…I think they should wait a year or two before actually attempting it. and use the time to inform themselves about the procedure.)
Giles, have you read Michel Foucault’s History of Sexuality?
I was reminded of these books upon reading your posts defending the medical assessment of amputation and related issues. It deals with the way in which certain conditions (such as homosexuality and children’s sexuality for instance) have been constructed and pathologised by the medical establishment through history, and how bound up this is with societal demands. It is an excellent analysis of how “normality” is entirely contingent upon a particular socio-historical time frame.
Just something I thought you might find interesting. (Please ignore this if you are already familiar with it.)
Giles, have you read Michel Foucault’s History of Sexuality?
I was reminded of these books upon reading your posts defending the medical assessment of amputation and related issues. It deals with the way in which certain conditions (such as homosexuality and children’s sexuality for instance) have been constructed and pathologised by the medical establishment through history, and how bound up this is with societal demands. It is an excellent analysis of how “normality” is entirely contingent upon a particular socio-historical time frame.
Just something I thought you might find interesting. (Please ignore this if you are already familiar with it.)
Giles, have you read Michel Foucault’s History of Sexuality?
I was reminded of these books upon reading your posts defending the medical assessment of amputation and related issues. It deals with the way in which certain conditions (such as homosexuality and children’s sexuality for instance) have been constructed and pathologised by the medical establishment through history, and how bound up this is with societal demands. It is an excellent analysis of how “normality” is entirely contingent upon a particular socio-historical time frame.
Just something I thought you might find interesting. (Please ignore this if you are already familiar with it.)
Giles, have you read Michel Foucault’s History of Sexuality?
I was reminded of these books upon reading your posts defending the medical assessment of amputation and related issues. It deals with the way in which certain conditions (such as homosexuality and children’s sexuality for instance) have been constructed and pathologised by the medical establishment through history, and how bound up this is with societal demands. It is an excellent analysis of how “normality” is entirely contingent upon a particular socio-historical time frame.
Just something I thought you might find interesting. (Please ignore this if you are already familiar with it.)
Casper – I have indeed. In fact Foucault was a reference point that I turned back to once Shannon mentioned the history of homosexuality as seen as a pathalogical illness.
Actually Shannon’s beliefs and Foucaults are quite similar although Foucault used a canvas as a metaphor rather than clay.
Casper – I have indeed. In fact Foucault was a reference point that I turned back to once Shannon mentioned the history of homosexuality as seen as a pathalogical illness.
Actually Shannon’s beliefs and Foucaults are quite similar although Foucault used a canvas as a metaphor rather than clay.
Casper – I have indeed. In fact Foucault was a reference point that I turned back to once Shannon mentioned the history of homosexuality as seen as a pathalogical illness.
Actually Shannon’s beliefs and Foucaults are quite similar although Foucault used a canvas as a metaphor rather than clay.
Casper – I have indeed. In fact Foucault was a reference point that I turned back to once Shannon mentioned the history of homosexuality as seen as a pathalogical illness.
Actually Shannon’s beliefs and Foucaults are quite similar although Foucault used a canvas as a metaphor rather than clay.
I still just want to know how he cut off his finger without another hand.
I still just want to know how he cut off his finger without another hand.
I still just want to know how he cut off his finger without another hand.
I still just want to know how he cut off his finger without another hand.
89. Thanks for your opinion Giles Wallwork.
89. Thanks for your opinion Giles Wallwork.
89. Thanks for your opinion Giles Wallwork.
89. Thanks for your opinion Giles Wallwork.
88. Kittybeth, great post. Good luck with you finger. 🙂
88. Kittybeth, great post. Good luck with you finger. 🙂
88. Kittybeth, great post. Good luck with you finger. 🙂
88. Kittybeth, great post. Good luck with you finger. 🙂