Bachelor Nation star Cam Ayala recently had much of his right leg amputated following a life-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 himself giving two thumbs-up as he sat in a hospital bed.
He later thanked his followers for the 'support, prayers, thoughts and good vibes' he's received online.
In 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.'
Ayala thanked all of his supporters in a heartfelt video posted Friday and shared the three truths he's learned through this experience so far.
'The outpour of support, prayers, thoughts and good vibes has just been incredible,' said the star, who filmed from his hospital bed.
'Number one: point blank, God Is good. He doesn't give us these obstacles without an opportunity to enable us to grow and self-reflect, and improve ourselves ultimately to glorify him.
'Truth number two is kindness and gratitude will always propel us forward, whether you're being respectful to the nursing staff or your neighbors, or what ever the case may be, kindness and gratitude will always propel you forward.'
'Final truth is phantom pain is real,' said Ayala of his amputated leg.
Phantom limb pain is a pain in the part of the limb that's no longer there.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, the pain experienced is real and the 'phantom part' refers to the 'location of the pain: the missing limb or part of the limb.
The resource also states that 'Phantom limb pain ranges from mild to severe and can last for seconds, hours, days or longer.'
Ayala continued: 'This is no bueno; we're going to get through this,' he added. 'Love you guys.