Personally I fantasize about cutting the offending leg off and replacing it with a cool blingy 3D printed prosthetic. Doctors and loved ones frown and shake their heads at me. But with all of the problems I have with my leg I would rather just get rid of it like a bad relationship and move on. I've heard of the phantom pain but what if you never had pain before the amputation? A woman recently discussed her amputation and what led her to making the decision. She said after 28 surgeries and many not so great decisions by doctors she went through with amputation. I'm only heading for surgery #2 and it's enough for me to want to cut it off. But she mentioned the tale as repeated by other doctors that you could be indirectly spreading PVNS with amputation. Ok possible. But if you are in constant excruciating pain and discomfort it should be something to consider. But research this option thoroughly before taking such a drastic step.
UPDATE:
A recent conversation with someone who has opted for amputation where she discussed how it is to use the washroom in the middle of the night when you have a limb missing. She said she preferred the wheelchair to the crutches. It didn't occur to me that you wouldn't sleep with your prosthetic intact and how challenging it would be to put on quickly if you really needed to go. I realized I am no where near considering really having my leg amputated. I feel for those who have had to choose that option.
