‘There are no refunds for this surgery’ – Cyclist set for double leg amputation after ‘final’ bike ride

Later this month, Tom Staniford will begin a series of operations to have both of his legs amputated. The surgeons will start with his right leg, removing it below the knee, before allowing him days to recover, and returning for the left one. It’s a procedure that Staniford, an avid cyclist, voluntarily asked for – he even had to persuade some medical staff it is the right thing to do.

“There are a lot of doctors who are like, ‘This is a pretty insane thing’,” he laughs. “There are no refunds for that type of surgery.”