diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/bodyparts/dismemberment.dm b/code/modules/surgery/bodyparts/dismemberment.dm
index c952c84314c..0078c0594f2 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/bodyparts/dismemberment.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/bodyparts/dismemberment.dm
@@ -236,6 +236,11 @@
 		if(pill)
 			pill.forceMove(src)
 
+	//Make sure de-zombification happens before organ removal instead of during it
+	var/obj/item/organ/zombie_infection/ooze = owner.getorganslot(ORGAN_SLOT_ZOMBIE)
+	if(istype(ooze))
+		ooze.transfer_to_limb(src, owner)
+
 	name = "[owner.real_name]'s head"
 	..()