How BAD Does AMPUTATION Hurt??

How painful is it - really - to lose a limb? I became an amputee about eighteen months ago. This is what the pain has looked like from day one - to present date!

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Fourteen years of pain and failed ankle surgeries brought me to 2018, when I made the difficult decision to become a twenty-seven-year-old below-the-knee elective amputee. This channel is to document my journey of amputation surgery, recovery, and reclaiming my life.

MY PROSTHETIC LEG:
I use the Ossur ProFlex XC Torsion foot/ankle with a direct socket with passive vaccum suction.

MY AMPUTATION STORY – IN VIDEO:

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[louisefoerster]

Hi Jo....I am one of those extremely lucky amputees.
I lost my leg below the knee when I was 3 years old and I am now 76.
I have never had phantom pains and very few problems wearing a prosthesis.
Take good care of yourself Jo and hopefully you will be running marathons soon.🌸

[erictaylor]

I was going to get a shot into my nerve once. I asked the doctor, "Will it hurt?" He said, "Not at all."
He stuck the needle in, okay, not bad, then he started the injection. It felt like someone had energized a 1000 watt electric circuit in my foot.
"You said it wouldn't hurt!"
"It didn't. I didn't feel a thing."
That doctor was a jerk!

[merandareast]

You probably never thought you’d hear this but I’m actually a bit jealous of you! I had an above knee amputation in 2010. Unfortunately I am allergic to ALL opiates so the only medication I had after my surgery was Tylenol. No nerve blockers. No epidural. No other meds. I was also sent home three days after the amputation. I remember that time well... even ten years later. I’m glad you had appropriate pain control.

[footlessbev]

Found your account on June 19, 2023, right after my below-the-knee amputation. You have been very comforting through these weeks of recovery. I know a lot of the feelings you express. Thank you so much!

[Ghost-gmjm]

Omg I didn’t actually expect you to reply, also this helped SOOO much thank you 🙏☺️

[Amandine]

On a funny note, my first language is not English, and I kept hearing that most of the amputees you know are baloney amputees... took a few seconds to realise you said Bellow knee amputees! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[loriellington]

I am a traumatic AKA. June 2011. Your experiences are so relatable and spot on. You are a godsend to me. You truly understand what I go through every single day. Bless you 🧡💜💚❤️💙

[AssassinAnna]

This brought back so many memories... my dad lost his lower leg mid February (was not planned) I was there when he woke up and watching this big strong guy in tears because of the pain killed me more then I could imagine... thank God now his pain is so much less..

[RandomNut]

i have no words to express how in awe i am of you for sitting and talking about this. I think its important for people to understand what you and others go through, but its such an honour i guess, to have you share this. thank you.

[lil_winsk]

My grandpa was a double amputee (both legs completely- one leg was gone years before the second one). BUT I wish I would’ve found you earlier. My cousins just lost one of their good friends who lost her whole leg about a year ago. She would’ve loved to watch you. She is a beautiful angel now. Thank you for these informational videos. It reminds me of my best friend (grandpa) while I was growing up

[teamSKYE]

as a neuroscience grad, phantom pain is SO interesting to me! it's crazy that the spinal cord/brain is like "huh? these nerves are supposed to go farther... something is wrong... and it's like no we meant to do this brain! shut up!
it's interesting bc "pain, " physiologically, is like the damage of tissue. so like it makes sense that if you're healing from something even that you're gonna have pain (like a torn muscle or something) but when it comes to nerve pain (phantom pain, chronic pain) it's like, the brain is genuinely just being dramatic and ur like YO! it's FINE! calm the fuck dOWN!! you know? but still can't answer HOW to fix that. it's just like. idk. the way i think about the brain and brain-body communication makes it funny to me. of course i know it's not actually funny, and genuinely so painful and FRUSTRATING! and i think it's great that you're using this platform to educate and help others going through it! and i'm glad you're feeling overall pretty good. thank you for sharing :)

[joankiely]

You are an absolute sweetheart! The reason I clicked on your video is that I have just had a total knee replacement & I wondered how it would compare to that. 🤔. I really feel for you in the fact that you were just starting to heal & that you had another fall & landed on the worst possible place! I wonder if things would have been different for you if that hadn’t happened. I can’t imagine how you managed to survive when you first woke up & the epidural hadn’t worked! That would have been unbearable!! Anyway, you are an amazingly strong young woman, a great mentor for others like yourself & certainly have a wonderful attitude after what has happened to you 💕. I wish you all the best for your future ❤️. Cheers 😊💕❤️👏🥰😍☺️

[kevinfox]

I've been an amputee for almost 15 years now, officially in November. Trans metatarsal of the left foot, and grand toe on the right. As it was due to infection in other cases, it hasn't hurt as much as it did before the amputations. The strangest feeling for me is when the missing parts itch, more than when they hurt.

Longest I have dealt with phantom pain was 2 hours, usually just a few seconds or minutes is the norm. Worst pain was from the donor site for a skin graft for the left foot, that felt like a case of road rash, times 10. Solid 8 or 9 pain wise, for a few days, except when on Delaudin. And a staple mistake, in which they stapled part of the ace wrap to my knee.

Yes, it has changed my life, but only as far as I let it. With the foot orthotic/prosthetic, I can still drive a stick, and ride my motorcycle, as well as walk short distances. There are 2 choices when you face something like this. Let it define you, or defy it.

And it has never, and will never, defined me.

Jo. Thank you for sharing your with us, through good and bad. You show those who are facing the loss of a limb that it's not the end of the world, and that it only limits you, as much as you let it limit you. You are an inspiration to me and others facing our own struggles.

[jimz]

So nice to see you again, especially when you're smiling. Take it easy, though. Hugs! And say "Hi" to Brian !

[katfleck]

Thanks for making these videos It lloks like i am most likely going to lose my left foot. Yes, i am definitely scared, sad, overwhelmed etc but i am learning lots from a few of your videos! Thanks so much!!!❤

[joeremamorgan]

I'm glad you're back like I said before you're my inspiration I am a 70 year old woman black just had an amputation done in August of 2019 just got my prosthetic prosthetic leg last week doing pretty good can't balance myself yet but we're looking to do much better I give you a lot of things for listening I was listening to you a few months ago and now I know what to ask how to add when I go to the prostate doctor so thank you for being there for me without knowing it

[kirsteenmckenna]

I had my 2 part amputation May & June 2021 after 55 previous leg related procedures. I’m doing ok, my partner is my rock. My family however are oblivious did you find others feels so much harder than you thought they could be? Than you for everything you do I’m so grateful fit your bravery and honesty x

[Anne-ambesten]

it makes me sad that pain of 1-3 is ok now. Happy for you that it's in that range rather than higher, but I wish it was 0. And I hope it will get there, early days yet really. Having said that, my fractured ankle still hurts a bit and it's just over a year, so I'm on a pain recovery journey too. Love to you, Jo, it's so good to see you looking so well again.

[kristinaanders]

thank you so much for sharing your journey! my best friend lost her right leg also about the same amount as you this past sunday and i’ve enjoyed watching your videos so I can reach out and help her!

[ravenrose]

Well there you are! Welcome back girl! For me the hardest was the first month, but I also had a debridement surgery a few days after I hit my 1 month mark. That wasnt too bad. I stopped taking my pain meds about day 21, two days after I came home from rehab. No pain meds after minor surgery either.
Now almost 8 months and 2 prosthetic legs later I rarely get any pain. My first leg was awful but I since I switched to my suction system and my k3 foot its much better. Stay safe and lots of love to you and Brian!!!💜