Yesterday in Reddit's AMA (ask me anything) section, a fellow who suffered the most horrifying of losses presented his sad tale. He posted under the handle of myd*ckisgone, and that's exactly what happened to the 47-year-old, who had popped a Levitra (that wasn't prescribed to him) during a camping trip with his girlfriend, and woke up the next morning to an incredible pain in his groin area.

It took two hours to get to the nearest hospital, and by that time a clot had developed in the dorsal vein of his penis, a condition called priapism. The only choice was to amputate.

There are now close to 1,000 replies on the thread, and myd*ckisgone has endeared himself to the crowd with his candor, as he answers questions, and expresses his appreciation for comments both funny and supportive.

It's worth taking a look. But if you don't have the time we've gone through the thread (with our hand firmly protecting our manhood) and picked out some of the best comments.

The inquisitive
Do you have a phantom penis?

Has becoming a woman crossed your mind yet?

The sympathetic
I'm the guy from the leukemia thread. I wouldn't trade positions with you period.

I am incredibly sorry for your loss. What was your penis like? Can you tell us about any of the good times you shared?

The affirmative
I'd ask if you still had your balls, but you posted this!

The word play
That's just nuts, man. Glad to see you're handling it so well. You were a swell guy before and I believe you can rise above this. Don't let the jerks set you off.

The Kanye meme
Sup myd*ckisgone, I'm real sorry for your loss and I'mma let you finish but John Bobbit was one of the best d*ck losses of all time.

The all-caps paranoia
OK, LISTEN UP PEOPLE, S--T JUST GOT REAL! WE HAVE REALIZED OUR D*CKS ARE FRAIL, THEY MAY DISAPPEAR ANYTIME, ANYPLACE AND FROM AN INNOCENT PILL EVEN.

The monologue that would sound perfect towards the end of an 80s movie.
F--k sending people on trips around the country, f--k everything else we've done. If there was ever a time for reddit to band together and do something great it is now. Between all the smart scientists, doctors, robotologists, and everyone else here we can create this poor man some sort of organic robot d*ck can't we?
By our powers combined!

Reddit, if you can somehow get this poor man a robot penis, we promise never to Digg again.