Sean: First off, some basic information: How old are you? Where do you live? What do you do for a living?
Сергей Губанов: I am 47 years old and I live in Moscow, Russia. I’m p.h.d in computer science, I work as head of IT-department in one medium-size Russian company.
Sean: Is their any other personal information that you would care to share?
Сергей Губанов: I married and have two sons – 5 and 11 y.o. My hobby are photography and guitar playing.
Сергей Губанов:No. I don’t like tattoo,s piercings and other body mods.
Сергей Губанов: It’s difficult to answer. I dreamed about it from my childhood. And I don’t know why.
Sean: How did you go about doing the amputation?
Сергей Губанов: Those day I made some carpentry work with electric saw. It was in my summer house, just for fun. I was alone. Suddenly I felt “now or newer”.
So…
Then I called to ER 😉
Сергей Губанов: No, I happy doing this and I regret that I didn’t do this 25-30 years ago.
Сергей Губанов: There are no difference except one – I can’t scratch inside my right ear
with my right pinky 🙂
Сергей Губанов: My relatives and friends think that it was an accident and sympathize to me.
From time to time I see stares to my hand, but I don’t know what those people thinks.
modifications in the future?
Сергей Губанов: I don’t think I will. Finger amputation only attracts me, but I need 5 left
fingers and 4 right to play guitar.
On behalf of myself, and several of the modblog readers, thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to answer my questions and bring us some insight into your life, your motives and your amputation.
Comments
24 responses to “An Amputease”
I would have thought you would seek that kind of thing from someone within IAM. Jerome Abramovich look it up
I would have thought you would seek that kind of thing from someone within IAM. Jerome Abramovich look it up
I seek that sort of thing from anywhere. If I come across someone on IAM, or someone who has submitted photos that I think would make for an interesting interview, I ask them if they would be interested. In the case of amputees, I figure the more the merrier, as it is a subject that is interesting to a lot of readers and each individual likely has different motivations and stories.
That being said, if you or anyone else has any suggestion, feel free to email me or mention it in my modblog suggestions/comments forum http://iam.bmezine.com/iamforum.exe?cmd=chatview&tprm=9wfgrv0810cfbjj6
I seek that sort of thing from anywhere. If I come across someone on IAM, or someone who has submitted photos that I think would make for an interesting interview, I ask them if they would be interested. In the case of amputees, I figure the more the merrier, as it is a subject that is interesting to a lot of readers and each individual likely has different motivations and stories.
That being said, if you or anyone else has any suggestion, feel free to email me or mention it in my modblog suggestions/comments forum http://iam.bmezine.com/iamforum.exe?cmd=chatview&tprm=9wfgrv0810cfbjj6
Plus, assuming that is the Jerome from the Modcon book cover fame, who is involved in multiple aspects of body modification, that is a far different subject then this man, whose only interest is in amputation.
Plus, assuming that is the Jerome from the Modcon book cover fame, who is involved in multiple aspects of body modification, that is a far different subject then this man, whose only interest is in amputation.
I hope this doesn’t come off as sounding judgemental, because I don’t intend it that way at all, but wouldn’t this be considered some kind of BDD? I guess I won’t ever be able to fully understand, because I like my fingers where they are, but I’ve heard (vaguely) about mental illnesses along this line — a guy putting his foot in dry ice, for example.
Also, his family believing it was an accident speaks volumes.
I hope this doesn’t come off as sounding judgemental, because I don’t intend it that way at all, but wouldn’t this be considered some kind of BDD? I guess I won’t ever be able to fully understand, because I like my fingers where they are, but I’ve heard (vaguely) about mental illnesses along this line — a guy putting his foot in dry ice, for example.
Also, his family believing it was an accident speaks volumes.
I can’t imagine keeping the real circumstances behind such a thing a secret, it’s a heavy burden to bear for the price of your mod, but if it’s what you want, and you’ve wanted it for that long the I hope it brings you nothing but joy.
I can’t imagine keeping the real circumstances behind such a thing a secret, it’s a heavy burden to bear for the price of your mod, but if it’s what you want, and you’ve wanted it for that long the I hope it brings you nothing but joy.
“So… Then I called to ER ;)”
Nice.
“So… Then I called to ER ;)”
Nice.
this was a great interview.
glad to see a story behind the pictures!
<3
this was a great interview.
glad to see a story behind the pictures!
<3
I’m curious when I see amputation pictures so it is nice to see interviews. Fascinating really.
It seems to me the discussions and comments that follow each any every amputation post are always exactly the same though, kinda irritating, but to be expected I guess.
In this community most of us have mods &/or are involved in activities that others can’t fully understand, don’t really ‘get’, so it shouldn’t really be a surprise. Live and learn and see what is out there 🙂
I’m curious when I see amputation pictures so it is nice to see interviews. Fascinating really.
It seems to me the discussions and comments that follow each any every amputation post are always exactly the same though, kinda irritating, but to be expected I guess.
In this community most of us have mods &/or are involved in activities that others can’t fully understand, don’t really ‘get’, so it shouldn’t really be a surprise. Live and learn and see what is out there 🙂
really enjoying this little recurring feature, sean. i dig that they’re usually not so lengthy that i won’t have time to sit down at work and read them in one shot, but they still give a little insight about the subject. hope to see more in the future
really enjoying this little recurring feature, sean. i dig that they’re usually not so lengthy that i won’t have time to sit down at work and read them in one shot, but they still give a little insight about the subject. hope to see more in the future
^^
agreed, these mini-interviews are awesome
thanks sean
^^
agreed, these mini-interviews are awesome
thanks sean
Uh, yeah I think this guy needs help. If you honestly think that amputation has anything to do with piercings or tattoos then you are an idiot. Yeah it may be body modification but that shouldnt justify the act or thought of wanting to cut off a body part. Why is this shit even mentioned on this website?
Uh, yeah I think this guy needs help. If you honestly think that amputation has anything to do with piercings or tattoos then you are an idiot. Yeah it may be body modification but that shouldnt justify the act or thought of wanting to cut off a body part. Why is this shit even mentioned on this website?
I enjoyed reading the interview and even wish it was longer. and regarding some of the negative comments.. I don’t think this guy is mentally ill, and the post is more than suitable for BME. an amputation is as much a body modification as tattoos or even just and earlobe piercing. You do something to your body to change its appearance and you mostly do it for yourself, so you can feel more comfortable in the body you live in. Please publish more of interviews like this one. I think amputations are one of the more amazing forms of body mods.
I enjoyed reading the interview and even wish it was longer. and regarding some of the negative comments.. I don’t think this guy is mentally ill, and the post is more than suitable for BME. an amputation is as much a body modification as tattoos or even just and earlobe piercing. You do something to your body to change its appearance and you mostly do it for yourself, so you can feel more comfortable in the body you live in. Please publish more of interviews like this one. I think amputations are one of the more amazing forms of body mods.