I’m super into you and your story, but I’d love to know more about your dog tbh. Lol. In all seriousness, I’ve almost fallen asleep at the wheel. I worked healthcare for almost 12 years and I’m a tattoo artist now in order to fulfill my true dreams and to protect myself from that type of overwork. You’re a pretty dope dude and I’m glad you had Buster to help you get to where you are ❤
This man was very physically handsome before, but hearing him speak, his inner self is even more beautiful. His strength and positive attitude are an inspiration.
I'm sure it helps that he has a very supportive girlfriend. I've seen this dude's stuff on Instagram a time or two and I'm fully convinced she's there for the fame, but one of the most common ways people with disfigurement go out is suicide because of the alienation of looking different, so at the very least she's keeping dude going.
Astonishing. My dad was in WW2 and swore that he had a good friend who was hit by a flamethrower. American. According to my dad, the Germans performed a face transplant but if I remember correctly the doctors took all the top of the head from a cadaver and down to the neck and sewed him together. My dad said he survived. I never knew whether to believe him...Germans who doing all sorts of zany surgeries at that time. Young man here should recieve a medal for the determination and courage and positive vibes. He has my highest, best wishes
This young man brings tears to my eye's! My son Joshua was an organ donor at 21 year's young when he passed. You soon forget that tissue transplant is part of that. I have no doubt this young man will go far in life! Bless you and all you do! My son saved 7 lives.
I have a donor's tissues and bones in my right arm. It has changed my life and I can use my arm normally again after 40 years. I am grateful to donors.
@@Timberon That is amazing! I'm so happy you were able to gain function of your arm. It's nothing less than a miracle what modern medicine and the selfless donors can do. My son became one a year before he passed. So, when he was on life support he already made the difficult decision to be a tissue and organ donor. I wish you continued blessings ♥ ♥
What a survivor! Can't imagine going through so much suffering. I turn 66 today and complain about wrinkles. No more complaining from me. God bless you.
Happy birthday love ❤ Yeah seeing someone push through this amount of pain & disfigurement really is inspiring. Puts things into perspective. God bless 🙏
Never seen a face transplant recipient that can talk that good. His talking alone is making him appear pretty normal. I'm glad that you are still with us, dude.
They've really come a long way since the first face transplants. The look and the amount of movement he has for it being so recent is amazing. He'll look better and better. The fact that face transplants are a thing at all still blows my mind.
from what I've read on his case, he had difficulty with opening his eyes and mouth before the transplant. The reason he went for the transplant was to help with eyes / speech / eating.
Safe to say this guy is mentally stronger than everyone in the comment section and he might not know it himself but his internal strength is incredible 👍🏻
He says "it was my lucky day" bc he survived. So many people would just focus on the negative and think of it as their worst day. This young man is an inspiration.
Laita dwelled far too much on the negativity of the accident in this interview. Repeatedly asked the same simplistic question that got the same response. It would be devastating to experience although there's a whole lifetime in front of Joe Dimeo and his incredible strong personality. Poor effort on Laita's behalf, came across like a start of the week, 8am Monday effort.
@@sharonhare4835 and I can pretty much guarantee she loved doing what mom's do best, taking care of their babies, whatever age. Other than the suffering he has endured, I doubt she regrets any of this, the opportunity to help Joe and would not hesitate to take care of him for the rest of his life if that were necessary (which it will not be). His parents must be very fine people to raise a man of such incredible character and strength. He'll be fine and flourish because he is a very solid human being. Man, he was one very good-looking kid before that wasn't he? Still, he does not look so bad now and apparently, he will regain a lot of his original looks when the swelling subsides.... not that looks matter so much in the end.
It’s crazy I broke my back and paralyzed and feel the same was as this guy. My doctor said are you depressed and I said no, I have bad days and get out of them. I think it’s normal to have good and bad days. Been very blessed to have been able to stay positive for as long as I have now. God bless this man.
@@jewelsofalady that can’t be easy at all.. my cousin has MS pretty bad as well. I’ll pray for you and your family keep pushing and keep your head high!!!
I'm a burn survivor and struggled with self acceptance for most of my life even though my injuries weren't as severe as his. Joe has given me such a blueprint for how I want my mental health to look like. He's so amazing.
He is seriously such an inspiration. I'm about 5 years post-burn. 2nd and 3rd degree grease burns to my face and several stitches, and you can hardly tell now, but I still dwell on it. This man is the goal of positive mental health.
I went to hs with kids that had burns, at first I tried not to look, but he said go ahead and look so I did, it kinda made me feel more relaxed , I got to know him as a person, he was funny, smart, a really nice person, pretty soon, I forgot his burns, I didn't see those things, it hurt me to see the way people would look at him , and look away, or avoid him, if they took the time to talk to him , they would have seen a beautiful person. The body is only the wrapper on the gift
My son is a burn survivor so I understand your pain 😢 it’s hard especially as a mother so I can relate to his mom ❤ im glad your okay god bless you and Joe
Inspirational young man. Your heart is beautiful and you are an attractive young gentleman after all this. My cousin was burned very bad and I don't even see her scars. When someone gets to know you , it's amazing how that happens. It is always good to know who your friends are. I know you do have sad days but you can be so encouraging to someone else who needs it. Many blessings to you.
I had a bad accident and the right side of my face was basically crushed. I've had multiple surgeries now to fix my face. This young man is an inspiration! It's very difficult when it's your face that is disfigured. People judge you. He will gradually heal and look better. Hang in there, and God bless you!❤
Losing any number of friends because of an accident is a tragedy, but those 3 or 4 friends that stuck around are the real ones and are worth so much more than all the others who left. What a strong young man, may you enjoy many of the cheeseburgers you said you like to eat. Every little thing should be treasured, glad you made it
Man that’s sad. Good friend of mine just passed in a car accident, and I would’ve never not been his friend if he would’ve survived in this manner.. but, that’s 20 years old friendship.
Everyone fights a battle we know nothing about. So be kind /respectful- always. You are strong my young dude. Best of luck with your recovery. I am helluva impressed with your positive attitude.
I lost my left leg in a motorcycle accident in 2004 at the age of 20. Obviously i cant begin to imagine what this young man has gone through. But i do understand the mental trauma that comes along with a life changing injury at such a young age. Even 20 years later the mental scars still bother me way way worse than the physical trauma. This young man is a tough as hell and his attitude is awesome. Keep it up bro.
Hell yeah i just sat in the grass and read half a book listening to gangster rap after pickin up sea creatures at the low tide, using depression as an activity is pointless and I wish someone had told me that before I spent a lot of my life that way.
He didn't mention the double hand transplant. I loved hearing his positive outlook as a result of such a tragedy. He is far stronger than I could ever be!
I am currently struggling in life with depression, anxiety, shame, guilt - this made me completely humble myself a bit and realize I am just complaining when in reality I have so much to be grateful for. This man is such an inspiration
A lot of us are struggling during this time - and I am no exception. C-PTSD, untreated chronic long-term depression and suddenly, unexpectedly a complete neurological breakdown in my mid-50s (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis + another as yet undiagnosed condition that presents a lot like late-stage Parkinson’s) and the fiduciary fallout of suddenly being unable to function… after what had been a really almost preternaturally blessed life…. And I have to battle it daily. I am only here to say - it’s crazy difficult, and sometimes seems impossible, or at least not worth the effort - but it’s a major hurdle overcome for you to be able to honestly assess, and well elucidate the challenges of life. I encourage you to be gentle and compassionate towards yourself - this is often one of the more difficult aspects of healing - and, although you don’t know me from Adam - you are welcome to contact me anytime if you need to talk. Just follow the links to my profile, you can find contact deets there. No strings, no agenda, just a willing ear with no judgement or strings attached… just a guy who understands the battle. I wish you all the best. Cheers.
So you don't have depression or anxiety because you can't just shut it off. That's not how it works. You will be depressed and anxious again tomorrow and for the rest of your life. 😂
“She’s just a mom” when he said that l laughed. As a mom, let me tell you she would walk the ends of the earth for her son. Bless him and his mom. 🙏🙏🙏she raised a good man.
@@thecaptainsnark 💯! Nothing will ever compare to the love I experienced and deep connection with my 1st and only child. ❤🥰 Reference: Mama & Elder in training!
Incredibly strong, insightful, and inspiring young man. Poor kid man...he's dealing with it better than 99.999% of the population would though. Truly moving episode. I'm SO happy to hear he has a girlfriend!! He deserves it and more. I wish him all the best in this life, and I hope his swelling went down as well ✊
you're envious because you don't feel loved. Your family does not make you feel loved. You lack a sense of belonging. "Feeling" loved and valued is what gives you mental strength. If you are abused and emotionally neglected, you will not have resilience.
I have bipolar disorder I would love my mental health on track . Ironically doctors say the trauma of a car accident I had at 13 was probably the cause of my mental health condition. I lost vision in one eye and scarring after going through the windscreen.
@@kayjay12465 so sorry you’ve had to go through all that x pray one day you get peace in life! My mh is terrible too - bad childhood/crap parents. Life is difficult x
Hey Joe, I'm Roe! I'm also living in NJ. I just want to say that you inspire me greatly! Thank you for sharing your story with Mark! I love you, Mark! This story happens to be a breath of fresh air in comparison to others that don't have as good of an outcome! ❤
Agreed on wishing I could have…actually even HALF of his positivity! When I hear of or see burn victims I think about how painful it is when I burn my hand on the stove or with a curling iron. Can’t even imagine 🙏🏻
Thank you for finding Joe Dimeo and interviewing him. I would love to see an update interview eventually. To hear Joe say "people are going to judge you no matter what you look like" is an important lesson. Those words changed me. What an inspiration to the world. I hope his healing journey goes well and life treats him well.
the fact that i just fell asleep at the wheel , totaled my car and wasn’t injured or unconscious. and had the nerve to be mad and had to tell myself how much worse it could of been . so the perspective on this is mind blowing rn . he’s so strong.
Hold your head high brother. Your mission on life is just getting started. Never forget that. You are worth your weight in gold in the lifetime. So honored to hear your story. Prayers for you from the bluegrass state.
I hope Joe's infections clear up and I'm guessing when the swelling goes down it's going to make a big difference. He sounds like a nice guy. Good luck to Joe and I'd love to see a follow up when the swelling goes down. With his attitude, he's going to be just fine.
What an incredible attitude this guy has. Listening to him talk about the comfort his dog brings him in his darker days nearly brought tears to my eyes. Wish him the best
Hi Mark - please do a follow up with Joe as his journey progresses, and let us know when he gets his t-shirt company off the ground. I’d love to buy some of his merch. Thanks!
Something similar happened only a couple of yrs ago to my step sister. She just graduated college. She was on her way home from work late at night was in dead stop traffic. A tractor trailer driver going fast slammed into the back of her car. It exploded on impact. She burned to death & was left unidentifiable without outside means. No one helped. They just watched. She was 26 & one of the most gentle, kindest people I ever met. Sunflowers were her favorite. 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
What an amazing guy, I have a bad attitude all the time about little stupid things. This guy has such an amazing attitude, made myself feel a bit ashamed. Joe, if you see this comment, I think you are amazing and you have an amazing message. Keep going!
Absolutely love not only your honesty - cuz I can definitely relate - but your self-awareness that it’s something which needs changing. Thank YOU for sharing also
I'm in awe of this young man. He's incredibly positive and lacking in self pity wherein most people would just give up. His family sound absolutely wonderful, which reflects in his lovely disposition Bless him abundantly.
I'm amazed how good he really looks, especially the pictures when the swelling is down. Crazy how far we have come that a human can go through an accident like that, survive, then get a new face and hands, multiple areas of skin, and all of it useful. Plus have such a great personality and attitude towards life still. Really an incredible guy, hopefully he's got a long happy life in front of him.
Absolutely 1 of the most impressive human beings on the planet. His grace is exquisite. He is the epitome of inspiration. There are billions of beings on this planet, some disguised in human form. This is an authentic aware and evolved human being. I am so grateful to have seen and heard him.💜
Nothing can replace a dog’s love and the bond between dog and man… everything can be wrong, but if you still got your dog by your side, it really ain’t that bad… beautiful thing. Much love Jeff! Thanks for giving hope and perspective to everyone out there.
I’ve been watching Marks amazing channel for years now and I have to say, this is the most amazing person I’ve ever seen. I’ve been a professional nurse for 30 years on the psychiatric side there are so many things all of us can learn from this wonderful person ❤
Joe & Mark Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I am also an 80% burn survivor and I am so blessed to have come across your story. Many blessing to you and your continued healing and recovery. ❤️🔥🙏🏻❤️🔥
At least put a link for the brave hearted who feel the need to observe. I personally don't because I've seen more than my fair share of bad. But blurring isn't helpful. The censorship has gone overboard. I wouldn't care if they brought back public exe¢utions as long as deadly crimes were reduced.
Blown away by the grace and beauty of this interview. All of the comments reflect the positive impact you have through your grit and determination to be sincerely positive. I hope Mark does more of these types of stories- uplifting- even through tragedy and pain. This is the story that completely changes lives- thank you brave and beautiful heart!
If half of us had Joe's attitude, what a better place our world would be, so inspirational. A wise soul indeed! All the best Joe, may life continue to thrive for you!
I love this man’s personality, demeanor, outlook. He’s so incredibly positive after experiencing something so harrowing and continuing to experience something so life changing. I was afraid to watch this episode because some of these documentaries can really take a tole on my emotions but this man turned my whole morning around. I hope he has something amazing coming his way.
So many people would have used this sweet guy's story to smoke pounds of crack. But this guy, nope. He just loves his dog, pizza, and cheeseburgers. He knows better than to drive sleepy now. "Everyone is gonna judge you no matter what you look like." I love how Mark was leading him in the questions down a path where we all expected one answer and he totally blew us all away with positivity. ❤
Why is the State not doing anything to identify and mitigate the dangers on that particular stretch of the road? We have studies for everything! Why are we forced to kill ourselves just to survive? Something wrong with our society. Hope this young man has a long and happy life!
I’m sorry- did he say that he was the THIRD MAJOR ACCIDENT to happen on that one curve THAT MORNING?!? That’s hard to take in! Do multiple people die on it daily, do you know? I mean, gotta hand it to Jersey’s clean-up crew for how quickly they get the road open. Now if only the civil engineers were so efficient 😅
He is so humble & precious. I feel better having heard his story. His outlook is so positive & I have a feeling he's gonna get completely through this and show the world what he can accomplish ❤
I would definitely choose to die at the wheel in his situation. We are all here 🌏 on a lease term. Death is part of living. We are all going to die. Is just a matter of when, where, and how. Is ironic that people who commit the most violent crimes get to die in their sleep by lethal injection. Yet, someone as inspirational as this young man seems, gets to die with pain and suffering after +19 surgeries and more to come, constant pain, obviously physical deformities, etc. Life can definitely be cruel‼️
how about we stop calling tragic shit a "miracle" just because it could have been worse. pretending falling asleep at the wheel is some kind of blessing is the most delusional bullshit of all time. you make me sick
how about we stop calling tragic shit a "miracle" just because it could have been worse. pretending falling asleep at the wheel is some kind of blessing is the most delusional bullshit of all time
I’m 27, I’m born and raised in New Jersey, and I too fell asleep at the wheel around the age of 20. I was blessed enough to walk away with a scar on my hand after a hospital stay, I could’ve very easily been in Joe’s very position. God bless him for fighting and finding the positive and light in this situation and this world. Praying for you Joe!
