Healthgrades Editorial Staff. Tingling in both feet can have a number of causes, including an injury, sitting in one position for a long period of time, or a circulation problem that impairs blood flow to the feet. Tingling in both feet can also be caused by nerve damage from extreme heat or cold or from toxic substances.
A lopped-off finger will still have a place on your hand for about 12 hours after amputation if not refrigerated, but a full limb like an arm or leg -- left at room temperature -- must be reattached within six to 12 hours, due to rapid death of muscle tissue.
After surgery, the wound from an amputation may take one or two months to heal. A patient will probably stay in the hospital for up to two weeks, provided there are no complications. Amputees who get prostheses, or artificial limbs, may be able to start using their prostheses as soon as a week after their operation.The amount of time it takes to adjust to this new device varies depending on the situation.mputees who get prostheses, or artificial limbs, may be able to start using their prostheses as soon as a week after their operation. The amount of time it takes to adjust to this new device varies depending on the situation.