Healthy Limbs Amputation

In looking at the British article about the controversial decision a man made to have his healthy limbs amputated. He had a debilitation disease where he had an obsession over the inadequacy with a part of his leg. The problem was that his limb was completely healthy and it is considered unethical to amputate healthy limbs. The man never wanted the limb there and that is where the issue came from. It was difficult to find a surgeon to perform the operation because many found it contrary to thier beliefs. Also, many surgeons considered their reputation in this way because they did not want to be labeled in that way. The article also dealt with the ideas of becoming less "normal" by changing something about oneself. It resonates on the idea that outside sources will always have a say in how we live and lives and the decisions we make. It is impossible to escape the "peanut gallery". In my opinion I feel that if a person made a conscious decision to remove a part of their body then it should not be a problem. If they know the ramifications of their actions, then it is their own call.