In a way, that's what my dad is doing. He's had ankle problems ever since he injured it 18 months ago and is finally getting his left foot/ankle amputated next month. He's more confident he can at least get back to some activity with less aggravation if he just gets the prosthesis, learns how to use it, and gets on with life. The doctors seem to agree. Extreme, but given the extent of his injuries and the complications since, understandable.