[ninty]

Well i'm sure he tied his arm off as tight as he could to stop as much of the bleeding as possible.

I mean, look as the wars previous to the 20th century. When someone had to have a limb amputated you pretty much had to bear down and take it. Maybe with some alcohol, but still pretty painful. Only real difference is maybe better tools than a pocket knife and you didn't have to do it yourself.

I think the psychological thing is almost as bad as the physical pain. I don't think anyone could really comprehend cutting off their own arm, if someone is doing it to you, you may not have a choice, but doing it voluntarily is a different story.