I removed about 3/8" of my left index finger. Looked like it was cut off with a cigar clipper;
My fingernail bed never got the message that my finger was shortened, so I now have nail bed growing past the end of my finger. Not a great thing.
Been about 5 years now, and nerves are still kinda tingly numb.
Hope you have a better result.

Democracy is not freedom. Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to eat for lunch. Freedom comes from the recognition of certain rights which may not be taken, not even by a 99% vote.
*Marvin Simkin* L.A. Times (1992)