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 I have been working diligently with medical professionals for 14 years to get the help I so desperately need, a LAK therapeutic amputation. It’s been over five decades of struggling with the emotions and pain. I have had one referral for the surgery, but I still need a second referral to be able to make it happen. Also needing a surgeon who would be willing to perform it. It’s been a long and difficult journey so far, but I’m not backing down. I am still trying to find another psychologist who is willing to work with me and hopefully advocate for me.
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Hi @jason, glad to have you here.
Five decades is an awful long time to be struggling — and it really begs the question: is it better to let someone suffer for life, or to consider amputation as a valid form of care, provided proper medical safeguards and psychological assessments are in place?
It ultimately comes down to which option causes less harm to one’s quality of life — continued dysphoria or an irreversible surgical step, with all its potential consequences like phantom pain or regret in case of misdiagnosis.
While it’s hard to argue against bodily autonomy, the real challenge lies in what that actually means, where the line is drawn, how to assess it, and how to implement it responsibly.
Happy to continue this conversation in one of the subforums.
Best.
@leandro one thing I did talk about was the risks, complications and general inconveniences that I potentially could face if I was to achieve my desired outcome. I am more prepared than most for everything that may come of it.
What subforum can we continue this conversation on?
Hi @Jason,
Perhaps we can move the conversation to the Identity & Perspectives --> Wannabe Experiences subforum (though I’m still debating whether to keep that outdated terminology — it risks giving the wrong impression).
I might put up a poll soon to see if members feel the current subforum split still makes sense or if there's a better structure we should consider. Open to suggestions.
