Bachelor Nation star Cam Ayala reveals he underwent leg amputation surgery after lymphedema battle

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Bachelor Nation star Cam Ayala recently had much of his right leg amputated following alife-long battle with lymphedema.But the 33-year-old is choosing to embrace positivity as he recovers from surgery at Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas.On Friday, Ayala took to Instagram to share a photo of himselfgiving two thumbs-up as he sat in a hospitalbed.He later thanked his followers for the 'support, prayers, thoughts and good vibes' he's received online.

Bachelor Nation star Cam Ayala recently had his life changed forever by having much of his right leg amputated following a life-long battle with lymphedema, which is a chronic disease that results in the buildup of protein-rich fluid in soft tissues and causes swelling most commonly in the arms and legs, according to the Mayo ClinicIn his hospital snap, The Texas native had on a pair of black gym shorts and a gray t-shirt that had'Love people well' scrawled on the front of it.'Gotta lotta BROMENTUM with@b.rapp#amputee #CAMputee#FAITHoverFEAR,' he wrote in the caption, along with prayer and bible emojis.

Another Instagram Story snap showed Ayala flashing a glowing smile while laying in his hospital bed with his musician pal B.Rapp by his side.Ayala's inspiring determination was put on display as he took a walk in the hallways of the hospital with the help of a walker.

The footage was also shared to Instagram.One of his friends is heard encouraging him from behind the camera, saying, 'Great job, man.' Recovery:Despite his hardships, the 33-year-old is choosing to embrace positivity as he recovers from surgery at Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas.On Friday, Ayala took to Instagram to share a photo of himself giving two thumbs-up as he sat in a hospital bed.