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My Left Foot

Amputee says goodbye to his foot in heartwarming photo diary

His positivity is infectious.

THIS JUST GOES to show that a positive outlook can brighten even the worst situations.

According to the Metro, Joe Pleban (23), from Fredericksburg in the US, has a rare bone and joint disease that causes tumours in his ankle.

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He decided to have his left foot amputated after doctors told him it would allow him to continue playing extreme sports.

The month before his surgery, Joe’s sister started a Facebook page called The Last Adventures of Joe’s Left Foot to keep friends and family updated about his condition – and how he was making the best of things before he went under the knife.

He got a tattoo on his left ankle that read ‘Please Cut Here’:

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He went paintballing:

Went paintballing last weekend! Facebook Facebook

He did a skydive:

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And he went to a music festival:

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The surgery took place on 25 June, and Joe is now out of hospital and recovering well.

Took a stroll outside today! Facebook Facebook

You have to admire his attitude.

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