Hey Brian I’m 21 and lost my Leg at 19 I couldn’t look at myself in the mirror but watching you keep going and pushing I got back in the gym and even with my prosthetic leg I’ve done more than I ever thought I could… love to you and the fam

Heal up Brian, your positivity always inspires me 👍👍

I’m a 39 year old left above the knee amputee and constant chronic phantom/nerve pain and I can honestly say, watching your channel has kept me going from doing the unthinkable. One day I’ll get to meet you with a handshake and hug and tell you my story. Love you and your amazing family. God bless. -DaddyHulk of 6

Hey Brian, I’m 24 and I’ve been on dialysis for 6 years 3 weeks and 1 day at the time of this comment. I just want to offer you words of encouragement. You’re going to make it through this you’re an inspiration to a lot of people. Get well soon 🙏🏿💯

You aren't just physically strong, you also have a strong mind. Get well soon Brian.

Brian Shaw needs to be recognized more as one of the most inspiring athletes in all of sports. Absolutely unbelievable mental fortitude and positivity, amazing family man, and fantastic ambassador for the sport as a youtuber. Respect!

I have just celebrated 15 years since I was diagnosed with a melanoma in my left eye and I am glad I am still here. My tumour is dead now thanks to two types of radiation therapy which took a lot of my sight in my eye, even though my brain still thinks it can get the same information from it 🤪. I have had 8 operations, more in my good eye due to glaucoma, and I can't work due to my sight loss but weirdly it got me back into my photography. Since 2017 I have done over 80 model shoots with awesome people who have taught me so much about photography and life. Keep going

Hey Brian! I'm 30 years old, I have had 2 kidney transplants, 31 surgeries, sepsis and 34 broken bones! Last year I almost lost my left leg. The head of the femur was necrotic, and was over the legal limit for pain meds. I Decided to cut out my hip to stop the spread, and had a total hip replacement... I still have my leg! I was jumping after 1 week. Life truly sucks sometimes, but as long as you have people in your corner, you will come through whatever you're struggling with. Hope everything goes alright

If this was back in January, then that means all the videos we watched with Trey, Kevin et al were done after this ordeal. Wow, what a great recovery AND you never mentioned it once. Great focus and dedication, Brian. One would never believe you had recently gone through such a medical adversity. Props to Keri too.

I almost got a heart attack from the thumbnail, thinking this happened just now. Brian is the GOAT and he really can win this year. 100%. Cheering you on.

Brian I'm glad you recovered 🙏 see you this weekend Champ

Brian is one of the most wholesome people in this world I wish nothing but the best for him and that he may recover soon and get this WSM title one last time. 💪🏻

No wonder there was such a gap in contact from late January to mid February or so. You would have never guessed that he went through this when he started posting again throughout late February, March and April. You can tell he didn’t want all of the attention and sympathy and wanted to be humble and now it seems he’s sharing this now to raise awareness to what happened and to just be transparent with everyone and not try and play victim. Brian sure is a role model to me in a lot of ways and I’m sure he is to a lot of you guys as well. God bless Brian! Praying for you and I’m so glad you’re better!

As a nurse I’ve always told my patients that the mind is everything. What you think and how you feel definitely affects how you heal. Setting goals, seeing the brighter side of things, and being positive definitely aides in healing. Like you said, it’s easy to slip when your alone and the thoughts have time to simmer. Keep up the faith, positivity, and good vibes and you’ll see progress. Hang in there big guy, we want 5 but we want the big guy more. Much love Shaw Family!

Good luck to you Brian! You're such an inspiration. You're always so positive, always so humble and professional. I'm always rooting for you at every WSM that you compete in, and i really hope that you can come back from this and achieve your goals. Whatever the future holds, you're always going to be an absolute legend and you deserve all the success in the world.

It’s amazing how motivational you are, Brian. And I think it comes more from how humble you are than how tough you are. You do it all and nobody would ever know it to look at your face. To me that’s the goal for a man in life is to be his most dangerous while also being his most humble.

Brian hearing you talk about needing to eat while you're losing a leg is another kind of motivation

Stay strong big man. You have many people praying for you and sending our well wishes from around the word. Let’s hope the rest will do your body good so you can come back stronger.

Sending you great wishes for a full and speedy recovery. I would share that you really have a beautiful family. Whether you are 5 times WSM or wouldn't even lift another weight, you are a great guy, a great dad, and a great husband.....and that is what really counts. Now get healthy, get home, and get strong...er than you have ever been! A little story, I had run the Las Vegas Marathon 16 consecutive times, but had a serious knee surgery, wore a brace, and hadn't run in 4 months. Finally, 19 days before the marathon I could run about 100 yards at a time, and see how things went, as I wanted to continue my streak. So I went from zero to 26.2 miles in less than three weeks, and ran my 17th consecutive Vegas marathon....without stopping. Yeah, that hurt! The knee was good, but after 6 miles, the rest of me wasn't, but, I just kept running and got to the line 20 miles later. Obviously you will do the best preparation and training that you can. The most important thing...is get out of the hospital healthy, and life will be good, particularly with having such a great family.

I've never made one of these types of comments, but Brian is such an amazing person to look at and watch. I pursued strongman gymming and although I'm still a very skinny guy, just gymming with the mind set that Brian has instilled in me has helped me so much.

Glad to see that you were able to bounce back and it didn't push you off your training schedule too much. We're all rooting for you and for a fifth WSM title.

The fact you didn't mention this for so long and worked through this adversity is a true testament to your character! Good luck at WSM next Wednesday.

Sending prayers for a speedy recovery. It’s a blessing to have people around you who love you. Wishing you all the best. 🍀

We always need someone like you around Brian. People like you is what makes us feel great!

Knowing Brian, it isn't surprising that he kept this under wraps and just kept pushing forward. Glad to see you are recovering brother, I really hope that you are able to wrap this career with a storybook ending.

Holy f**k. Did not expect this today. Get well Brian. Whoever wins WSM will owe it partially to you and everything you give.

Brian, you are f*cking strong man and you will win this battle. You're such a big inspiration. Big up from Czech republic.

Thank you for being such an inspiration to everyone. I have been thru a lot of the same things you did in February. I almost lost my left leg, but it wound up being just half my foot. Me and my son have been going to the gym since Oct and it has made our relationship better. Watching your videos and me continuing my workouts is making me a better person. Thank you! Can't wait to see you compete at the WSM.

Wish you all the best Brian, praying you're healthy, not just for WSM but for you. You've inspired me for years and I really hope you pull through this and achieve what you want.

Almost lost my life to a staph infection in my right heel in 2021. It took me 6 months to recover physically and more than a year before I felt like I was back mentally. Your strength, both physically AND mentally is so unbelievably inspiring. More than you know.

It's kind of humbling to see this man in the hospital the times that I have. He's so strong and such an inspiration, sometimes I forget he's human.

I can tell you waiting can absolutely cost you more. I got staphylococcal blood infection at 15 and it cost me a lot waiting to go to the hospital but that was 18 years ago and you are still inspiring to a 33 year old man. Keep killing it man.

You are a huge inspiration for me Brian. I have been in and out of hospitals and PT trying to diagnose a mystery injury in my wrist. Seeing someone as strong as you have to go through what you have has given me the strength to push through and find a path to recovery. I’m so sorry this happened to you and I am beyond glad that you were able and willing to persevere!

You are going to overcome these obstacles Brian. You have been the purest inspiration for healthy change in my life physically and mentally. You’re story, your true grit, the absolute positive and happy outlook you have on life and your tenacity to constantly pursue goals and better yourself is such a strong message to anyone who watches. Im praying for a speedy recovery and that God blesses you with your well deserved 5th WSM title. Never stop Being Great!

Brian I've been following you for just over 10 years now and your one of the 3 that got me into lifting stupid heavy weight along with CT fletcher and Ronnie Colman. Everytime I got into the dark hole of depression id just go back to the gym watch one of you 3 and power through it. This is just a speed bump and a test for you mentally and physically of how bad you want your final WSM. When times get tough it shows your true character. We all have your back and want you to win WSM!

Brian, I really am so sorry you had such a terrible infection. It’s off to say but we’re almost the exact same age (five months older than you according to Wikipedia age😂) but I’ve looked up to you since you win your first WSM. You single-handedly brought the sports dominance back to America. You’re a monster and such a strong competitor and most importantly you’re a great Father and Husband. Get better Champ!!!

Your gentle and soothing demeanor is always very enriching to the soul, despite adversity you somehow manage to remain calm, I know inside is different, but not a lot of people can deal with it like you do, it’s an inspiration. Get well, Brian! I’m not saying be strong cause you surpass that notion, so I’m just gonna say keep on being that absolute force of nature that you are! Be great!

If Brian manages to pull this off at WSM, this will be one of the most insane storylines I have seen outside of the WWE.

Hopes and prayers to you Brian, I battled cancer for eight years and a had a bone marrow transplant it was a long battle. To everyone who has gone threw a hard time like this keep your head up !!

How can you not love this guy as a human being? He is class through and through. A true professional in every word. Your demeanor has an impact on many people. God Bless you and all the people you inspire. I'll be pulling for you brother. I can't wait to see you win this competition.

I had an infection a few years ago that made it into my bloodstream and went into my heart. I had to have open-heart surgery to replace my heart valves because of it, and this was before I was even 25. I am fully recovered now, but it was tough. I'm so glad you caught this early before that happened. Stay strong!

I had no idea this is what happened when you announced you were having family issues back in January. I’m happy to see you’re strong and back into it without any full complications. Not long till WSM now and you still inspire us everyday, keeping your motivation through an infection and situation. Prayers to you and your family!

THANK YOU for sharing this, Brian. You've been a role model to me for many years; I'm going through some physical health issues at the moment, and it's taken a toll on my mental health/outlook more than anything. Watching this gave me strength, hope, and confidence. Go kick some ass next week and take home #5!

I lost my left leg to bone cancer when I was 8 years old (1977). I never let it stop me or define me as to who I am. When covid hit I got serious about working out and getting into shape. I didn't want to be just another stat. Died because I was fat and lazy. 2 years later, I am down 50lbs and keeping it off. Some people will say why not more, but I can't go out and just run 2 or 3 miles, I can walk though and do that a lot. After 2 years I am able to bench press my body weight (265...next goal is 315).

Such kind words Brian has about life and family. It's such a shame that those thoughts don't come from more people.

What an inspiration. I hurt my leg badly and have been going into the negative thoughts until i saw this video. Thank you for inspiring me to just keep going! I will never quit fighting for the gainz!!!!!❤❤ Big love to my greatest rolemodel and his amazing family and get well soon!

A ton of people are in your corner Brain, we love you and hope you get better!

Hang in there big guy-you’re such an inspiration I know you’re feeling low but you’re going to bounce back and be better than where you were at! Cant wait to hear Brian Shaw World Strongest Man 2023!!! 5x Champ!!!!

Glad you're much better now, Brian. Stay well and smash that wsm title. 💜

We love you Brian.. You cannot imagine what level of inspiration you are.. God bless you Brian God Bless you ❤️

Thanks for sharing. I am experiencing medical problems and i already find you inspiring. This really helps with being sick and training as much as i can.

Atonishing recovery given the other videos...Brian is an inspiration.

Skin and soft tissue infection = IV antibiotics. Glad to know that you are doing better with this being back in January 🙏. Let's go Brian!

You are an absolute legend, role model, and person. This series and number 5 is going to cement what you've done and who you are. But most of us already know. Big love and much grace!

I remember you being sick at the qualifying round at Santa Monica pier a few years ago, lost my voice screaming for you to do good, get well soon! Always in ur corner bro…

Praying for full recovery. Being in the medical field and seeing the infection, your very blessed to have had that not enter into the blood stream. So glad your on the upswing. Worlds strongest man in mind and body.

Incredible. You made a hell of a recovery from January.

Hey Brian. Long time fan and currently an RN. Having a patient with your mentality is amazing. I would be honored to clock into work and knowing you’re my patient and it would push me to be a better caretaker. You don’t just motivate in the gym ❤️💪🏼 Get better and kill the competition!

He's a good ambassador for humanity. Always positive, doesn't like short cuts. Prefers to compete against someone who's a 100% fit than not fully fit so that he can challenge the best version of that person. Always humble. Always kind. Really really great human being

The body is amazingly adaptive and can do more than you think. Brian Shaw is a shining example of what one is capable of. Good Luck and be well.

Take care of yourself Brian! Wish you the very best and a very quick recovery! 🙏

I had several ounces of soft tissue removed from leg from a similar random issue like that. Brian, you have such a huge and genuine fan base - you're probably the best strong man ever, you're such a genuine good hearted guy, you're an amazing ambassador for the sport, an amazing training partner and encouraging inspiration, you're a great husband, you're a loving dad, no matter what happens, you are a champion and the people love you.

Shaw you help my motivation brother. I was recently diagnosed with NH lymphoma.. You push through the shit, getting old and all and still kick ass. Im trying to stay positive, I dont look forward to losing mass and getting sicker to get better, I have a big family I support, Im the guy they all lean on so its easy for me to go to a dark place mentally thinking about it all, but you staying positive through all the crap, why can't I ... I push through the bad days to hopefully get to the good. God bless Brother!

I have been in the hospital very recently for the same thing. I definitely didn't wait to go in though so I came out after only 2 days. I was very lucky. Seeing this happen to you is shocking but at the same time it's motivating me to not put limits on myself. It's so easy to focus on what you can't do. I know it's an Eddie Hall line but big love Brian. All the best.

The fact you're referring to this as a "speed bump" = Legend. Wishing you a speedy recovery Brian.

Brian you can do this. Almost 19 years ago I had compartment syndrome in my left leg. I was in the army at the time. I was lucky very lucky. The surgeon saved my leg. I still don't have full range of motion in my ankle. My leg still swells up some. It still hurts at times and there was some nerve damage. I won't let it stop me doing anything I want to do and need to do. He'll bells and chicken crap your the world's strongest man. You got it dude. Keep on keeping on. No matter in our eyes , minds and hearts your are and always will be the world's strongest dude.

Brian I have been a fan of yours for years... you Arnold and other strongman have inspired me not necessarily to be the strongest but to take good care of myself. I'm sorry this has happend and I'm glad your getting the care you need. And I'm sure your already better. But just wanted to say thank for being an inspiration.

Holy shit, Brian!!! We’re all pulling for you! We wish you the very best and a speedy recovery!

Rooting for you in WSM and thanking God for your recovery, Brian!

Hope you heal quick with a speedy recovery and our prayers go out to you

I had that exactly the same a few years ago. I had to stay for 5days in the hospital. Wish you a lot of health for now and the future

Seeing someone I admire so much get hit by something like this was really hard to see, but the fact that you just keep going and never give up and aren't going to let it keep you down is so amazing. Get well Brian, you are the Strongest Ever to us.

Ok. The title made me click immediately.

Hope you get better Brian I’m 26 have had open heart surgery and my brother in law died 2 years ago from infection in the leg props to you making the best out of it !

Hope you Get well soon and I hope to see you at WSM 2023, but ultimately your health is paramount .. still the best WSM ever the GOAT .. you are humble and one of the best and an amazing ambassador of the sport .. you and Eddie brought WSM to the world and made the sport recognised and enjoyable .. regardless of what happens you are an inspiration

Hey Brian get well soon. The whole community is behind you bro!

Get well soon. Regardless of what happens you are an inspiration to all of us!

Que susto tan grande verte hospitalizado Brian...Soy tu fan desde hace muchos años, has sido y serás siempre una gran inspiración para mi, de nunca rendirse, y es ahora cuando debes saber que pase lo que pase debes seguir adelante y cuidarte mucho, te necesito sano y fuerte para que sigas enseñando me a luchar por lo que quieres y mereces, se que te pondrás muy muy bien pronto hermano, un gran abrazo desde Venezuela

Wishing you a speedy recovery brian . All the best to you and the family for the future.

I've been going through a rough time recently. I broke my leg back in November because I decided that I was ready to start the grind and lose some weight. I went to the basketball court and was there for 15 minutes before I fell and my leg just gave out. I was in the hospital for a little under a month and watching your journey has kept me motivated and strong. It's been 5 months and I'm stronger, but times are tough still and you're such an inspiration to me. Thank you for helping me stay motivated. Stay strong and can't wait to see you hold that championship again

Brian, we really wanna see you on WSM 2023, but we also wanna see you healthy later. You have beautiful family and life of a dream. Just wanna say, whichever place you'll take, you already have huge respect from all fans and community, you have your name in history. Please, don't sacrifice yourself for competition, don't take risks. Get good recovery and take your time. Hope to see you in good health on WSM. Stay strong and healthy! Much love and respect! Hopefully would be able to see you someday. Your tiny 5'10" 160 lbs fan 😅

Brian and Kerri are an absolute power couple! True inspiration to the world

Oh love! Get well soon! Much love from Germany!

Such an inspiration you are Brian. Absolute Legend. We are all here for you big man. 🇺🇸

Wishing you a speedy recovery, my friend!God bless you and your family.Your the greatest WSM champion ever and how you represent the U.S. makes me proud to be an American.

Sending prayers your way Brian! 🙏

Damn Brian! I had a simular infection in the left leg 2 years ago and came very close to losing my leg. It took 14 days to get rid of the infection in my leg and it was a very rocky ride. From the looks your case doesn`t seem as bad as mine but it still triggers me deeply. I´m wishing you all the best and a swift recovery! My heart is with you! 💚

I don't think I've ever been this inspired by someone sitting in a hospital bed, wearing a hospital gown. Even in tough situations, Brain has such a positive outlook and is even admitting that it's hard to keep sometimes, but that he is gonna come back stronger, and healther than before! use this as a bouncepad

Keri is such a strong lady. Who knew she was going through this with Brian and boys! Always praying for you and your family. Super fan of all of you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

This is your year Brian. The WSM is just as mental as physical and you're strong enough to go through it all knowing in the end, the journey was worth it

All the best for the worlds nicest man. A complete full recovery 🙏

You really freaked me out… figured it was a recent update. Glad it was in the past. Just more motivation to give worlds all you got.

Hoping all the best Brian ❤ you and your health comes first

Brian, I've been watching you for many years now. I'm praying for you to pull through. I lost my right leg in 2012 during my last deployment in Afghanistan. It took many years to work through everything and to learn how to walk again and function again. I pray you won't have to go through that. Sending Love and Support

My goodness, I'm so sorry you have to go through this, I'm very glad you went to get the proper medical treatment that was needed. Hopefully you can get back out there and start killin it again !! rest up.

You’re incredible Brian God bless you brother 🙏🙏

Prayers to you and your family. Brian you will always be a hero too your children and wife, and to all of your followers my friend. Stay strong get healthy, and go after that title.💪🏻🇺🇸❤️

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH BRO, YOUR SO STRONG AND IM GLAD TO SEE YOU GET OUT MAN. YOU ARE MY IDOL. DONT GIVE UP❤

Hey big guy, brother praying for you to get better and recover. I hope you can continue to prep for the next WSM. You definitely need to get home for your boys they need their dad. We your fans live through your accomplishments. We want you healthy and alive. Thank you for sharing your situation. We love ya brother. On a personal level you lift me up with all your videos. I'm struggling in life and battle deep depression daily, and your videos and outlook help me. Get better and stay strong.

You got this, Brian! Infections are no joke! So glad you went to the hospital when you did. Heal up big guy! 🙏