MOST ANNOYING THING About Being an AMPUTEE! 😤

Have you ever been snuggled up in your warm bed when suddenly...your foot starts to itch? Its a simple solution - just move one foot to itch the other! But what happens when you're missing an important part of that equation?
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Fourteen years of pain and failed ankle surgeries brought me to 2018, when I made the difficult decision to become a twenty-seven-year-old below-the-knee elective amputee. This channel is to document my journey of amputation surgery, recovery, and reclaiming my life.

[@kimdoogleouo4521]

You’re gonna need to start going to bed with a back scratcher tied to your leg 😂💛

[@FootlessJo]

Hahahaha OMG YES!

[@HeilielPrince]

that might not be a bad idea XD

[@ravenrose6672]

Hey girl I got my surgery date finally!!! Sept 6! Guess I will be finding out soon about the whole foot itching problem, lol...I cannot wait to be out of this pain! #amputeebuddies4life

[@hez_am_i2448]

Good luck!

[@ravenrose6672]

@@hez_am_i2448 ty! 💜

[@jayallen7368]

good luck and prayers for a speedy recovery. I am now 10 months in to my amputation

[@ravenrose6672]

@@jayallen7368 ty!! 💜

[@Anne-ambesten]

good luck!

[@katiempojer]

I love this channel I am a social worker. And I have worked with amputees and have wanted to ask all these questions and you answer them for us

[@jennaroncelli7329]

That's something that I never even thought of! Thanks for enlightenment. Lots of love! ❤️❤️

[@amandasmiley3244]

I love your videos!! I had a below the knee amputation this past May. I like u had had several surgeries on my ankle. I crushed my heel in 2006. I have had numerous surgeries, on April 23rd I had my 3rd fusion surgery. 4 weeks after I developed a sever infection which resulted in my amputation. My husband and I have talked about amputation over the years due to the constant pain I was in, well the choice was made for us after I developed the infection which had eaten away most of the muscle in my foot, I didn’t know I was developing a infection due to I was still in a cast. I got up one nite to use bathroom and blood just started pouring out my cast by my toes. When my cast was removed it looked like my foot had exploded!!! Watching your journey has helped me so much!! Hoping to start the process of getting my prosthetic this coming week!!!

[@austinpatrick2682]

We've had this conversation before on this channel. And believe it or not I literally think of you every time I scratch my foot with the other one. I said it before and I'll say it again. You need to partner with the creator of iWalk and make the iScratch. A bedtime prosthesis whose "sole" purpose in existence is to scratch the other foot. In the meantime while you wait for technology to catch up to your needs just duct tape a back scratcher to a yardstick and keep it beside the bed.

[@jodil1209]

You are almost to 100,000 subscribers!! I just noticed that when I watched your video. 😊 I never thought about not being able to itch your other foot. You definitely need a long back scratcher.

[@austinpatrick2682]

I've finally got the perfect solution. Just scratch it against Brian's foot! 😂

[@Mothermetalhead]

Haha oh my goodness. I can't even imagine how irritating that can be 😅

[@FootlessJo]

Haha I mean it could be A LOT WORSE but its funny-annoying 😉

[@Mothermetalhead]

@@FootlessJo your positive attitude is very refreshing (:

[@AmputeeRider]

That feeling goes away after a while. After 8 year I no longer really feel my foot.

[@FootlessJo]

That's good to hear! I hear different thoughts on this all the time - some people say it never goes away for them, and others say it disappears! That's cool to hear yours is gone!

[@austinpatrick2682]

@@FootlessJo It's time to ask a deeper question. It seems there's two ways this can be annoying... Existing foot itches, you attempt to scratch with ghost foot and nothing happens. (If I understand you this is your plight in the video) The other case, ghost foot itches, you attempt to scratch it but it isn't there to scratch. I can see how both would happen. And I can see how the second scenario could eventually go away when ghost sensations go away. But I don't see the first problem ever going away. Lefty is always gonna itch, end of story. I'm thinking this may account for different amputees saying it will or will not go away??? Perhaps the paradox is that they speak of a different issue in the first place??? Even so, even if the ghost itching did go away, the inability to scratch the actual foot is annoying, but may not be as annoying if/when your brain is finally convinced you don't even have a right foot and it doesn't give you false hope to attempt a scratch.

[@MrMikeabcd1]

Every day I feel the tingling of a numb foot that isnt there, you get used to it after a while

[@jenniferdavies4116]

OMG! Yes! I’m a LBKA as of 5/10/19 and the struggle is real. My biggest grrrr thing is when I’m trying to kick my right shoe off and it takes a couple of tries to remember this isn’t gonna happen.

[@MsRudo10]

The bottom of my foot started itching and i started relieving the itch with my otger foot. When i realised what i was doing i laughed to myself. Power of suggestion! Lol!

[@MrA2Zor029]

Footless Jo! Interesting regional dialect! Apparently in Colorado you itch an itch. In the Northern Territory we SCRATCH an itch. Differences are interesting! love Steve Holliday

[@Vocalinds]

That's so cute/funny! I have to say, as I was watching this video both my feet started itching. I was grateful to be able to rub them together!

[@johndej]

I can't imagine how this would feel, but I understand how frustrating it might be. This might be the opposite of what you experience, but you might find it interesting. I was having some foot pain and went to see a podiatrist. She offered to inject her 'special' cocktail of various pain relieving ingredients to see if that would help. Unfortunately, my foot and most of my calf went completely numb for nearly 4 days. I could see that it was still there, but had no sensation. I would kick into things and not know it, only to find cuts and bruises later. I would fall over while walking at times too. Luckily, it returned to normal. I did not go back to see her either. I suppose (and hope) in time, your phantom itching will subside as well. Take care!

[@thecomplimentassassin3423]

Thank you foot for being able to itch my other foot Not thank you knees,hips and ankles for my bones all being in the wrong place I can’t remember what it is called but it is annoying because I twist my ankles way more than most people I have a fear of tripping because I land so weird and I really really hurts my feet also stick out diagonally and I have knock knees because of it yeah it’s annoying and painful But I could have something much worse so I am glad I don’t

[@bjz111873]

I love that picture above the bed. 😊

[@FootlessJo]

Beth31415 thank you so much!!!

[@Anne-ambesten]

Congratulations, Jo, you are the only person in the world who can say itch instead of scratch and not drive me crazy. LOL. Cute video, by the way. Laughing at or with ourselves is such a blessing. Love you.

[@rosemarrypolack5708]

Very different! I wonder when that ever ends, if it does?!

[@winterkiss8510]

I imagine that would be the most annoying thing in the world. I hope you are having a wonderful day Jo. Lots of love commin your way. ( just get a back scracher and leave it up by your pillow for when that happens again)

[@FootlessJo]

That is a delightful idea, Alyssa! And thank you so much for your lovely words!

[@winterkiss8510]

Anytime. Hope you are having a good day😁

[@rawnoob2143]

This was prob the most useful vid for those considering amputation, as I doubt you heard this discussed much when you were in the process of making the decision. Major major thanks for giving people the advance notice!

[@speedartandmore]

I honestly never thought of that.

[@jeanalvarez1277]

Try this: I don't have toes on my left foot, and sometimes I feel an phantom itchy on them. When It happens, I put a mirror (actually the open door of my closet) beside my right foot, the one I have toes on, so It looks like I have toes on mi left foot too. After that, I scratch the toes on my right foot and, in the reflection, It looks like Im scratching my left foot toes. My brain gets cheated, and sometimes It helps to reduce the itchy. This is also used as therapy for phantom pain. I don't know if you have tried this or if It could be useful when you are missing a leg, but i hope It works for you.

[@Natasha-yq6df]

That would be so annoying! Haha. I guess it makes a lot of sense though; you've experienced over 20 years having 2 feet, and now only a few months without it. Glad you can laugh at these things; I think it's helpful!

[@Mariiiam]

You’re the most amazing person I’ve ever seen Jo 😍😍

[@FootlessJo]

Awww goodness thank you so much, Mariiam!

[@didoman2645]

Been there, done (still do) that. Fellow BTK Right leg. Keep fighting, Young Lady!

[@goodinpatricia]

Thank you for sharing. I just loss my left leg way above the knee.

[@bluedeva]

I’m a fellow AK, what’s even worse is trying to cross your legs and nearly falling off a chair 😉😁🤗 I really hope your recovery is going well 🤗

[@hannas5439]

These videos help me to be in a better mood.

[@leeartlee915]

This is one of your best videos yet. Rock on Joe Joe.

[@FootlessJo]

Aw goodness thank you so much for thinking so!

[@leeartlee915]

Footless Jo it might seem silly or frivolous, but for someone who is not going through the same thing as you (or others like you in this little KZbin community), it really helps to create a nice reference point. Makes it super relatable. Plus it is funny, in a tragically frustrating “I can’t sleep without itching my god damn foot” kind of way.

[@jayallen7368]

Hopefully the next surgery that itch will go away along with some of those other feelings. I still get some things but the pills have helped to relieve a lot of them. Best of luck love your videos

[@kysssims8764]

Hi Jo, I love your channel. I became disabled almost 3 years ago and when I dream I still dream in an able body( if that makes sense). I just was wondering when you dream so you still have your limb?❤️🌹

[@Persephoneo0]

I just rub whatever foot itches on the bed.

[@FootlessJo]

I try that! But the sheets are scratchy enough, it doesn't work haha!

[@priscillaparkman8331]

I am not an amputee but I havee no teeth on top or bottom and quit often I get really bad tooth ache s but there's nothing there. Lol Then it feels like I can feel me biting down and nothing there just thought you would like this. Praying for you.

[@HaydenHaystackArts]

I have compression socks on and my ankle started itching before this video loaded lol

[@howtowithelizabeth7513]

I’m not an amputee but my guess would be the worst thing would be the lack of sensory input from the missing limb or like u said phantom itching that would drive me insane 😖

[@kodafriends2304]

Can you fold the leg with the itch up so you can itch with your knee So you don't have to sit up?

[@nhler981]

The struggle is real

[@onelegoutdoors-477]

Jo you’re so positive and have been one of my go to people for info about living as an amputee. I had my left leg amputated 3 weeks ago and I’ve found lots of answers from your videos!!!! And yes I have the foot itch problem too lol.

[@FootlessJo]

This comment means so much to me, thank you so much for sharing it with me! 💜 Welcome to the amputee club!

[@onelegoutdoors-477]

Anytime my friend!

[@annavincent9071]

Something I relate too what helps is scratching my stump

[@mollympls]

Since I had a breast reduction a few years ago, my boobs have zero feeling. The skin is totally numb. However, they still itch! The absolute worst sensation ever is itchy boobs when scratching is utterly useless. The itching feeling doesn't go away because it's just a weird nerve thing. Ugh it sucks.

[@annavincent9071]

I also have a sensation when I can move my toes so weird

[@georgebusby6466]

In case I forget about it, Thank You, Jo for making me FAMOUS!!! Everybody sees my name on tbe very first screen after every vid you make! I Love It!! I'm kinda homebound for a while on account of the blood clots in my lungs. I gotta take bottles of O2 with me everywhere I go now. It's a good thing my (unofficially adopted) sister's house is only a block away from where I live. I don't need to drag the bottles very far in those cases. I sorry you get phantom itches on your invisible footie. I dunnow what to suggest to make it feel better. Let me think on it a spell, see if I can come up with sumpin. #*George goes off to his thinking room for a bit.*#

[@georgebusby6466]

#*George peeks out the door of his thinking room and looks at the heart on the door, "Thanks, Jo. I'm still workin' on it. I'll let you know when I come up with anything." George grins big as he slips back in the door.*#

[@synovelle]

Get one of those extendable back scratchers to scratch your foot with- extendable, because it can be smushed back down to a smaller size and be conveniently placed in a drawer.

[@erictaylor5462]

I don't have any phantom sensations from my foot, but then I was only three when I lost it. I think the most annoying thing about being an amputee is being unable to wear my prosthesis because of an infection. I am so so so thankful to the person who got me an iWalk. While it's annoying not to wear my leg,m the iWalk makes it much less annoying. (wait there's more!) Another annoying thing is leg cramps at night. or stump cramps!

[@lcarliner]

This may sound gross and likely in horrible “taste,” but it may be of some research value in learning more about the phenomenon of phantom sensation. If someone that is intimate with you were to put the residual in his/her mouth, where would the phantom foot be in term of sensation?

[@justnell6916]

Hahaha all these years on and it still iratates me to x

[@debbig9450]

I scratch my other leg when I get phantom itches. I also feel like my leg is there and want to walk on my invisible leg sometimes, the feeling is so real.

[@mellowcat2725]

I can only imagine what you feel like you are soo amazing I wish the best for you I’m your no1 fan LYSM you are amazing thank you for sharing your life and showing me to appreciate the little things in life I wish the best for you

[@FootlessJo]

Awh you are SO sweet, thank you for this lovely commebt!

[@chihuahua0965]

stuff like that would be annoying! :). I am not an amputee but I always have to itch with my hand, i've always had long nails and anything but my nails just doesn't to anything for an itch and it can never be though clothing its always gotta be long nails on skin or it does nothing for me...

[@KiKi-bd8gu]

Hey Jo have you tried moving your existing foot up and using your opposite knee to scratch it. Im not an amputee but this is how i always scratch my feet in bed (just a weird thing I do) and theres no sitting up required.😉

[@berglettemom6045]

I worry about you getting out of bed in the middle of the night to use the restroom, and falling flat on your face. Please don’t ever do that, Jo!

[@chrisyocom9537]

LoL many times over the years, also having the phantom foot itches😊

[@LymeDiseaseRadio]

So Jo, since you still "feel" your missing foot, do you still "feel" the ankle pain? Blessings, Grannie Annie from Maine

[@FootlessJo]

Weirdly today I do! Usually I do not! Phantom pain doesn’t mimic the ankle pain I had - which I’m so grateful for. But every now and again I feel like the nerves “remember” like today and start firing and I feel really similar pain.

[@hannahmariepoole4867]

I have two feet, but I still itch them by hooking them over the side of the bed and itching on the side of the mattress lol. Does you bed allow for that?

[@imamadeit]

When I first got my lower left leg amputated, I tried to get up out of bed and run from a wasp that had lovingly landed on my bed. Yeah, kinda forgot to put on my prosthetic and landed flat on my face. I laughed so hard at myself. Still makes me laugh to this day.

[@hannahdickerson7676]

What is the name of the song at the end of the video?

[@FootlessJo]

It is linked up in the description! 😊 called summer snow!

[@hannahdickerson7676]

Thank you! Love your channel!❤️

[@StumpKitchen]

this is the absolute cutest!!!

[@abbysmith4777]

So Jo, you seem to have a lot of problems with your feet being itchy. This is the second or third video you’ve posted on it😂😂 Anyways love you and keep up the great work

[@BorisArthur]

My cousin Djarmin said she is so happy I just hit 13 subscribers this month!

[@anne5623]

Ha ha I was watching this video and you know what? My foot which no longer exists started to itch.Why is that, it may be the power of suggestion 😀

[@samanthacollier1858]

Be there lol. I have done that too.

[@jojoewing3222]

Can you bring your itchy foot and scratch it against stump/residual limb

[@FootlessJo]

In the future absolutely! But presently my stump is too painful. But after this next surgery I sure hope that’ll be the case!

[@jojoewing3222]

Footless Jo sorry to hear that, love your channel.

[@reemusrrf2543]

Yup that's most irritating thing !

[@sgkingly8392]

That must be so annoying! But you only have to worry about stubbing your toes on one foot

[@beccaanneportfolio]

I do not know how you do it, I am constantly using one foot to itch the other

[@FootlessJo]

its certainly a chance haha!

[@beckyw8871]

LBK Here, I get it.

[@erictaylor5462]

The most annoying thing for me as an amputee is the fact, I should have grown to be six foot seven, but I lost a foot when I was three. (Groan?)

[@GastArts]

Now my foot itches....thank you XD

[@FootlessJo]

Haha you’re...welcome! Lol

[@jamesjr79]

Haha I do the same thing all the time lol

[@rawnoob2143]

Note to self: an amputated body part will still itch, but you won't be able to (easily) scratch the itch after amputation.

[@LuumuHillo]

ES

[@sillygooselol2757]

Omg no this most be so annoying

[@amputee_basics1149]

Sometimes my amputated feet and toes feel sweaty or stuck together, Aarrggg

[@bluedeva]

Number 1 #amputeeproblems 😂 have you woken up with your lil leg floating in the air? I’m AK and keep forgetting that I can’t cross my legs unless I’m wearing my prosthetic 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣😂🤗

[@JISJ1964]

As long as you are enough awake and don´t try to rush to the loo in the night I feel safe for you at least.

[@yrisengraem1721]

Maybe you should change your channel name to itching Jo?

[@zachariahgore8490]

I dunno?... I think one of the worst parts is having to put your leg on just to get up and pee in the middle of the night!!! HAHAHA!!!

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

Anyone else get an itchy foot watching this 🤣

[@FootlessJo]

Hahaha nooooo! Or....mission accomplished? Lol jk 😉

[@marilynscull4585]

So funny

[@Spicy_Dorito]

Why not rub your foot on your right knee?

[@talithameester7380]

You should use your husbands foot, just use a foot on the other side of you 😂

[@LittleLulubee]

Scratch it with air 😆

[@FootlessJo]

😆 I try!!

[@LittleLulubee]

@@FootlessJo You make a valiant effort! 😄

[@marcomak1925]

But I think U can bend you knee till your foot can touch your fingers 😅

[@cloverHp]

I must say you are absolutely beautiful from head to toe and beyond.

[@FootlessJo]

Oh goodness you are so kind Sheila! Thank you! 💜

[@thedietiescollection3543]

I love you to pieces - but you scratch an itch, not itch an itch!

[@susanb1511]

Jo, I think you are amazing however, you don't itch an itch. You scratch an itch. Sorry 😂😂😂

[@liciasofia1172]

There is only 4 dislikes they should be 0

[@rebeccagallacher2838]

Get your husband to do it for you