I want my legs amputated

LittleKitten
Online Community Member Posts: 47 Connected
I know this sounds dramatic, but I do. However, I also want to do it safely or as safely as is possible.
I hate both of my legs and want so much to have both of my lower legs amputated below the knee. I hate how they look and feel, and how much pain they always cause me. I'm sure that having them amputated would give me relief from the pain.
Can I get them amputated? If so, how? Who do I talk to? How long does the process take?
I hate both of my legs and want so much to have both of my lower legs amputated below the knee. I hate how they look and feel, and how much pain they always cause me. I'm sure that having them amputated would give me relief from the pain.
Can I get them amputated? If so, how? Who do I talk to? How long does the process take?
2
Comments
-
Hi and welcome to the community
As an amputee myself I wouldn't recommend this drastic action out of choice
I understand pain but believe me even having one leg amputated is life changing . You struggle with everything in life down to bathing toileting , getting dressed and so on
As for process I doubt any surgeon would do this unless last resort1 -
Hello @LittleKitten how are you feeling today? Thanks for reaching out, that's a positive first step.
I'm sorry to hear about the pain you've been experiencing. Can you tell me if you've spoken to your GP about how you're feeling? You could discuss what options you have for managing pain, or what you feel isn't working for you.
Feeling a lot of pain can have a big impact on your mental health, do you feel you're getting enough support with that currently?
If you're feeling unsure about anything, please do let me know.
Alex0 -
I agree with others, it's unlikely any surgeon would agree to this unless it's the only option. Pain clinic waiting times are extremely long even before the pandemic so i can't imagine how long they would be now.I'd advise you to speak to your GP and hopefully they will be able to help you.Have you also tried to find other ways to help with your pain? I have fibromyalgia amongst other things and heat helps my pain. It doesn't take it away completely but it does help when it's at it's worst.
1 -
@LittleKitten sorry to read you feel this way, like others have said it's best to see your gp, they may be able to help, with pain relief and refer you if needed to a specialist Dr. Having your legs amputated will be the last resort by any Dr tho.1
-
Hi Little Kitten..
I agree with you. Having researched, I find that people do not understand the pain and discomfort that we experience.
They also think that removing a limb to solve discomfort, pain, mobility and difficulty to use those limbs, is NOT acceptable as the limb "Looks" ok ! when actually we suffer in many ways that other people and surgeons cannot see and does not understand.
this is unacceptable thinking, as we know an amputation would allow us to have a pain free comfortable and better life.
It should be our choice to decide that we have had enough of these pains and inability to use these limbs in the way that a healthy person has no pain and enjoys a healthy life.
Why does any normal and healthy person think they know better than ourselves, for how we feel and how we suffer with pain and discomfort..
Why should a surgeon or doctor think that a potential limb looks fine, and does not accept our pain ?
Why should a surgeon or doctor think "Its not ethical to amputate as it "Looks" fine."
To our medical expert consultants.
Does our limb have to be smashed, crushed, bleeding before an affected limb is acceptable for amputation ??
even though our mind, our feelings, our pain, our discomfort, our limb feel exactly the same as someone who's limb looks physically damaged.
Please change your thoughts..
If a limb looks ok, it doesn't mean it is ok.0 -
This thread is almost 2 years old and the member hasn't been active since August last year.
1 -
Ada said:poppy123456 said:This thread is almost 2 years old and the member hasn't been active since August last year.1
-
Thank you @HandyAndy, and @Ada for your comments. I still want them amputated, but I am currently working with doctors to try and find the cause of the pain.
I already use a wheelchair when going out, and struggle with a lot of daily tasks due to the pain and fatigue from my feet.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 15.4K Start here and say hello!
- 7.2K Coffee lounge
- 89 Games den
- 1.7K People power
- 117 Announcements and information
- 24K Talk about life
- 5.8K Everyday life
- 419 Current affairs
- 2.4K Families and carers
- 870 Education and skills
- 1.9K Work
- 527 Money and bills
- 3.6K Housing and independent living
- 1.1K Transport and travel
- 624 Relationships
- 1.5K Mental health and wellbeing
- 2.4K Talk about your impairment
- 864 Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions
- 923 Neurological impairments and pain
- 2.1K Cerebral Palsy Network
- 1.2K Autism and neurodiversity
- 39.6K Talk about your benefits
- 6K Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- 19.6K PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
- 8.3K Universal Credit (UC)
- 5.7K Benefits and income