Bachelorette Alum Cam Ayala Undergoes Leg Amputation Surgery Amid Lymphedema Battle
perezhilton.comBachelor Nation’s Cam Ayala revealed he recently had his right leg amputated following a life-long battle with lymphedema.
On Friday, the 32-year-old reality star, who competed on season 15 of The Bachelorette and season 6 of Bachelor in Paradise, posted several post-surgery videos and pictures, including ones where he is seen using a walker in the hallways of the Texas Medical Center.
After walking back into his room, a friend can be heard encouraging Cam, saying: Related: Danica Patrick Revealed Her Breast Implants Became ‘Deformed’ Before Removal Dubbing himself “CAMputee,” the television personality also captioned the post: For those who didn’t know, his leg amputation comes nearly 20 years after he was first diagnosed with lymphedema.
According to the Mayo Clinic, lymphedema occurs when the tissue swells due to a build-up of fluid that is normally drained through the body’s lymphatic system.
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