The qualities you are loved for are not removed by an amputation. Be open about any fear of rejection. If they are given the chance, most people are very keen to reassure you that they still love you. It may never be easy to overcome the fear of letting other people see you after your amputation. As you and those close to you become more used to the way you look, you will become more confident about dealing with the reactions of people you don't know as well.
Some people find it helpful to get out and about as soon as possible after the operation.
However, it is important to take the time you need to become accustomed to your amputation and to do things in your own time. You may want to take someone with you at first to offer moral support. You may find that other people do not even notice your amputation, especially if you are wearing an artificial limb. Fear of being sexually rejected, no matter what your age or whether you have a partner, is a feeling that many people who have had an amputation go through. Feeling unattractive and ashamed of your body can make you feel that no one will ever find you sexually attractive again and that perhaps even your present partner will be affected.