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Flex Wheeler Reveals Never Before Seen Graphic Photo of Amputated Leg

by Jonathan Salmon Published on Apr 21, 2020

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Flex Wheeler reveals graphic photos.

Flex Wheeler has gone through a lot in the last couple of years. The legendary bodybuilder made a tremendous comeback to the stage at the 2017 Olympia. It was a truly remarkable feat and showed that the legend still had tons of resolve left in him.

Then hardship struck.

 

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — LAS VEGAS …………………………………… Kenneth “FLEX” Wheeler, the legendary/iconic professional bodybuilder and 4 time winner of the Arnold Classic, released his first and only “OFFICIAL” statement today pertaining to his emergency surgery last week which required the partial amputation of his right leg. FLEX stated ………………………………… “I would like to thank all of my fans and bodybuilding colleagues for your prayers and support during this difficult time for me and my family. My surgery was required due to escalating circulation difficulties in my right leg that had become life threatening. I am resting comfortably now and have begun my rehabilitation. ………………………………… I would like to thank my superb medical team for my treatment and care. Any and all interviews and or articles relating to my medical condition, procedure(s) and/or current status is speculation and UNAUTHORIZED!!! I will keep all of you updated on my progress, via my social media outlets, with “OFFICIAL” FLEX Wheeler updates. ……………………………….. Kenneth Reaves, Ph.D. FUSE +1 404-523-9177 email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

A post shared by IFBB LEGEND FLEX WHEELER (@officialflexwheeler) on Oct 24, 2019 at 3:51pm PDT

Flex Wheeler was faced with a truly tough option, amputate his leg or potentially risk death. It was no doubt one of the hardest decisions of the bodybuilder’s life. Having a lifestyle based on athletics would be greatly shifted from such a procedure. Throughout his life Flex Wheeler has engaged in not only bodybuilding but the martial arts as well. The leg amputation would no doubt greatly impact him.


Now Flex Wheeler has released even more images of the results of his leg amputation. The Instagram post below is extremely graphic and not for the faint of heart. Be warned, this is a tough image to see.

 

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WARNING ⚠️‼️ Graphic Photos swipe ⬅️ . . My road is long and hard.. . . But my FAITH in the LORD GOD is UNBREAKABLE?? . . I’m not perfect, but I’m perfectly build for this….. #stayhome #godisgood #jesus #faith #fortitude #willpower #powerful #pray #prayers #hopeful #godfirst #morethenjustanathlete #loveyourself #loved #nevergiveup #neverquit #hard

A post shared by IFBB LEGEND FLEX WHEELER (@officialflexwheeler) on Apr 20, 2020 at 11:23pm PDT

Flex Wheeler has been through a great deal, yet despite that he continues to battle back. Here’s hoping that the legendary bodybuilder continues on the road to recovery and acceptance.

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Managing Editor at Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.

About Jonathan Salmon

Managing editor of Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. He has been writing about bodybuilding, combat sports, and strength sports for over 8 years. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.

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