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Bodybuilder Might Lose His Leg After Taking Bad Steroids

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Everyone knows that steroids are bad for you. Duh, that's why they're illegal. But some people make the sacrifice and suffer the drawbacks for those BIG GAINS. Perhaps I'm not totally with the scene (I'm not), but the drawbacks this guy faced really do not seem worth it.

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Flesh-Eating Bacterial Infection

Dan the Bodybuilder in Thailand is a YouTube personality who's found himself in a Colombian hospital facing a terrifying life-threatening illness. He said he took some bad "gear," a common term for steroids, and now he has a nasty flesh-eating bacterial infection in his leg. He already had one surgery costing him $10,000, but it didn't get rid of the necrosis, an infection that can be fatal. A few days ago, he asked for help to pay for future surgeries.

He posted about it on Instagram and shared a video on YouTube, but I'm not going to embed the images he posted because they're hella graphic. If you've got a strong stomach, here's the Instagram post and the YouTube vid.

Here's what he said:

Hi everyone. This is Dan the bodybuilder in Thailand from YouTube. I'm in the hospital with an emergency situation with my leg. I have developed a life threatening necrosis in my leg from a shot of infected gear. I am currently in the hospital alone in Colombia. I don't have health insurance and 3 days ago I had surgery to remove the necrotic flesh that is spreading inside of my leg. The surgery was a failure and also simultaneously bankrupted me. The incision in my leg has burst open and There is now new necrotic dying flesh growing in my leg. In this time of incredible physical and emotional suffering any donation no matter how small to help me to afford my upcoming surgeries to save my leg is something I will be eternally grateful for. The first surgery was paid out of pocket and was in the area of 10 thousand dollars. I have at least 2 more surgeries I need but do not have financial means to pay for them. These surgeries will also be more costly than the first. please share this on every social media you have. I have no where to turn Here is a link to my gofundme. The title is "Dan needs help to save his leg"; in the category of medical and healing Go fund me link is clickable in my bio;rcid=r01-154385831054-ca3248311c0a44da&amp;pc=ot_co_campmgmt_m - #bodybuildingmotivation #bodybuilding #fit #mostmuscular #bodybuilder #fitnessmotivation #gym #workout #strongwomen #gymmotivation #muscle #sixpack #abs #shredded #fitness #enhancedathlete #Thailand #fitness #travel #motivation #bigarms #food #goldsgym #testosterone #sunsoutgunsout #biceps #colombia #medellin #medical #emergency #medicalemergency"

Positive Results

Fortunately, it looks like things have gotten a little better. On Thursday, Dan The Bodybuilder in Thailand (who's actually in Colombia) posted that his latest surgery went well and he's no longer accepting donations.

That's a relief, but it's an important warning for everyone considering taking steroids. Sure, "gear" might get you buff, but it's just not worth it. 

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