Yes it sounds very interesting, and might be worth considering for those in pain that can't be otherwise resolved (by conventional means like medication or stimulators).

I do still think amputation is a long shot, my personal 2cts, but some techniques differ from others and OP is the living example of something gone *right*.

I'd give up my hand in a moment for relief.

I've been warned that amputation usually makes it worse and no surgeon will touch it. For a long time doing it myself was "plan B". Sometimes it is completely successful so it always seemed to be an option.

I'm pleased it worked for you and you seem to have had a very successful surgery.

I personally don't think I could. I went through all stages (almost 3 years before diagnosis & treatment) and am in excruciating pain were it not for the medication. During those 3 years I didn't get anything for pain relief.

My "pain plan" was only established 2004. And I have this since 1995! So you can imagine. At the time it was also far more important to treat and see what possibly still could be done (nothing unfortunately).

I never *ever* thought of amputation. Yes, I wanted to get rid of the pain, but... never my limbs. Odd how that is different for everybody!

It is a controversial topic, IMMHO. Everyone does what's right for him / her, there is no right or wrong way to go about this.

We are all so different!

Good luck to OP!