Nelson Thomas has been a guest star on Teen Mom as a close friend of Cory Wharton. He is also a star on The Challenger. Sadly, he has been going through some hard times since September 2023.
He had been in a fatal accident. It was life-threatening, but the star was lucky. Nelson came out alive, but not without other problems. He had been having health complications due to the accident for a while now. So he had decided to amputate his leg, and now, he has finally gone through with his decision.
Teen Mom: Nelson Thomas Amputates His Leg
Nelson Thomas had been in a fatal car accident. He had told the tragic news on his social media in September 2023. The Teen Mom guest star was lucky to survive. But that didn’t mean he didn’t have other complications. He suffered other health issues after the accident.
The star had talked about some of these problems on his social media. He was really having a hard time. So, he finally came to a decision. Nelson announced on his social media that he had decided to have a leg amputation. Fans were sad with his decision as it was a life-changing one.
Nelson has now finally acted on his decision. He is now a leg amputee. The star announced the big news on his TikTok. He had posted the post-surgery photos and videos on Thursday. Nelson chose to amputate his right foot. The photo showed him showing his newly amputated leg. Nelson was lying in the hospital bed in a white gown and smiling at the camera. The doctor had amputated the leg from below the calf and covered it with a bandage.
The Teen Mom star added the text “I’m truly blessed” to a video. He was bending his knee to show fans it was still functional. During the clip’s ending, some nurses bandaged his leg and added a huge brace with Velcro straps. Nelson called moving his knee for the first time post-amputation a “remarkable” moment in the caption.
Teen Mom: Fans Send Encouraging Messages
When Nelson had initially told the fans he had been in the accident, they worried about him. Luckily, the star didn’t die, but he did have severe health complications. So he made a big decision for his body and health.
The Teen Mom guest star had revealed that he had decided to get his leg amputated. He announced it on his social media. This shocked many fans as it was a big and life-changing decision. And now, on March 5, he finally went ahead with the decision.
Nelson posted photos and videos of his leg post-amputation. Fans were quick to send conciliatory comments. Many even appreciated his “strength” and called him “amazing.” Others sent him prayers and blessings so he could heal quickly. The fans wished the star a quick recovery and knew he would quickly adapt to his “new” life. Check out the latest Teen Mom stories on TV Season & Spoilers.