Overview

• In July 2023, Jibowu soaked his feet in an overly hot Himalayan salt bath and treated resulting burns with Dettol, allowing an infection to progress undetected.
• He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and diabetic neuropathy only after hospital admission, which masked pain and delayed treatment until sepsis forced a below-knee amputation on August 8, 2023.
• Jibowu spent weeks on intravenous antibiotics at King’s Hospital in London and months in rehabilitation learning to walk on a prosthetic limb while coping with daily phantom limb sensations.
• His GoFundMe campaign seeks funding for a lighter, high-quality titanium prosthetic leg and ongoing therapy to improve mobility and reduce discomfort.
• Drawing on his ordeal, Jibowu urges others—especially people with diabetes—to seek prompt professional care for minor wounds to prevent life-threatening complications.