there's that Vet who deadlifts in the 500s with one leg. So although this is horrible, I bet you flex will still do something amazing considering his work ethic.
I am sure Generation Iron will film his recovery. At first I thought he was rushed into ER but what I have read it sounds as if he was advised to get it done. He couldn't live with the pain and there was a big risk he could get an infection and even die so it was the obvious thing to do. We will know more soon. I hope he recovers fast.