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text. un: erwin.smith.
Hello, my name is Erwin Smith.
I have some questions about prosthetics in this place.
For people that had/have gotten prosthetics while here, how steep was the learning curve of use compared to one's natural body part, when applicable? Of the choices of materials, why did you choose what you did and what do you feel are the biggest benefits or drawbacks?
I'm in need of an arm, but I'd like to go into the undertaking with as much knowledge under my belt as possible. I've gotten used to using only one arm, so if the drawbacks outweigh the benefits I'd be more likely to leave things as they are.
Thank you for your time, should you choose to engage.
I have some questions about prosthetics in this place.
For people that had/have gotten prosthetics while here, how steep was the learning curve of use compared to one's natural body part, when applicable? Of the choices of materials, why did you choose what you did and what do you feel are the biggest benefits or drawbacks?
I'm in need of an arm, but I'd like to go into the undertaking with as much knowledge under my belt as possible. I've gotten used to using only one arm, so if the drawbacks outweigh the benefits I'd be more likely to leave things as they are.
Thank you for your time, should you choose to engage.
Video; un: darkness
[.......which honestly shouldn't have been an injury one could even survive for 99% of people but Maul was just angry enough to survive the would-be fatal blow that had severed him in half.]
I recommend finding a fellow Sleeper who is talented enough to work on you and that you can have some level of trust with. I know there are many shops here that can be turned to, but due to the vulnerability of being unable to move when being worked on, I don't trust them for repairs. Also, learning how to do minor repairs on your own prosthetic will help it to last longer.
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I'm new here so my social circle as yet is very small but I can understand and appreciate the sentiment of wanting to keep the process to someone you know well enough to trust. I'm not in a particular hurry so waiting to find someone to help that suits the job for me isn't impossible.
You make good points about self-repair as well. All aspects I'll be needing to consider.
cw: body horror mention
text; un: v
Maul is right that it is an important skill to know, I think. You can never be sure what mechanics or engineers will be available in the Trench.
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I'm always open to learning new skills, and especially so one that would suit me so much in future.
text; un: v
I have a lab in the Willful Machine if you would like to come by. I even have the start of an arm I was making for a sleeper who has since returned to the sea.
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A majority of my time lately has been spent in study, so I have no pressing things to attend to at specific times. Any time for a discussion that is acceptable for you is likely to work for me as well.
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This evening or tomorrow evening will be excellent times, around seven. I will send you directions.
[which get sent! just a lab pretty close to the lantern in willful machine, not much of a walk]
text; @skywalker
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Anything else could be implemented later once the first hurdle is passed in my opinion.
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It sounds like it's been a while for you so getting used to having something there again will probably be your biggest issue.
text; un: shannaro
Otherwise, I know someone who lost their arm and has contented himself with learning to do everything with one hand. Like you mentioned as an option, he ended up deciding to leave things as they were and learn how to do things one handed. It hasn't slowed him down one bit. Some people think the only way to go is to find a replacement, but that's not always the best option. I know it's a deeply personal choice either way.