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Question by  anuraggupta (17)

What is amputation surgery like?

Does it hurt a lot?

 
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Answer by  patti (29325)

Any amputation is done under general anesthetic. Post-surgical pain is treated with medication. It can be painful because of the severed nerves.

 
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Answer by  Cecilia (2828)

It doesn't hurt when it's being done because you're unconscious, as opposed to the old war movies where they use a rag and a saw. It will likely hurt after the surgery but there are very good pain medicines available these days. Talk to your Surgeon about after care.

 
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