I have been told by everyone to not let them sever my nerve.I guess fantom pain is a result and it also is so permanent. I am researching everthing I can to see what my alternatives are. I know nuerostimulation is one of them. I would wait and see if doctors can come up with others. My neuro told me that eye and mouth infections are a result from severing the nerve. He also said something about eye drops. I personally would wait. A long time ago, a doctor I had told me that doctors love to operate it is their passion. Some times I thinks it is at our expense. A nerve block can be done and at least it will give you some time to have some relief. Have you gotten a second opinion? Jen ?