I am told that amputation is a straightforward procedure with good recovery even with seniors. It's not anywhere as complex as the other options. Hard to know about end pain and management. Opiates just make things easier and allows awareness if not excessive. Beware of the excess, seniors need less generally.
Fun sometimes to get quite wet, except if it gets cold!
There may be phantom limb pain that might need meditation to avoid, but don't mention that possibility. Pain will cause us to decline faster, so it's good to have it gone. Good news.
I am told that amputation is a straightforward procedure with good recovery even with seniors. It's not anywhere as complex as the other options. Hard to know about end pain and management. Opiates just make things easier and allows awareness if not excessive. Beware of the excess, seniors need less generally.
Fun sometimes to get quite wet, except if it gets cold!
He feels relief. The pain is gone after the amputation.
That is a mercy. It sounds like he is naturally stoic. I hope that he is comfortable.
There may be phantom limb pain that might need meditation to avoid, but don't mention that possibility. Pain will cause us to decline faster, so it's good to have it gone. Good news.