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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 12 MIN

EP2 – The Decision I Never Thought I’d Make — Choosing Amputation

from Real stories of CRPS, phantom limb pain & mental health — honest, raw, and unfiltered. · host JP Collet

In Episode 2 of Pain. Full. Truth., the story moves from hope to one of the hardest choices of my life — the decision to amputate. After my first surgery failed to bring relief and the chronic pain only grew, doctors finally mentioned the unthinkable: removing part of my foot.I share the relentless symptoms of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), the endless medical appointments, and the emotional weight of letting go of the career I had built. This was more than a medical decision — it was about identity, survival, and the fight to take back control from nerve pain and a rare disease that was reshaping my future.For anyone facing impossible medical choices, living with disability, or navigating invisible illness, this episode is a raw look at the reality behind those moments.💙 Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/painfulltruthpod

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