Food Network star Guy Fieri is recovering after a sudden and painful accident that happened while he was filming his new show Flavor Town Food Fight. The 57-year-old chef slipped on a set of steps and fell in a way that caused his right leg to stretch too far. The unusual fall tore his quad muscle almost completely in half, which he described as a shocking injury even for experienced doctors. He was rushed into emergency surgery so the muscle would not pull back and cause more damage.
Guy Fieri Recovers After Rare Emergency Leg Injury Surgery
After surgery, Guy explained that his injury was unusual because the tear happened in the center of the muscle instead of near the tendon. He said the pain was intense and the doctors told him they had rarely seen this type of muscle tear. The accident happened right in the middle of filming, leaving his team of chefs, crew members, and more than 100 people on set unsure of what to do. Still, the production found creative ways to continue filming while he recovered.
Guy is now using a wheelchair and crutches and must avoid putting weight on his injured leg for at least eight weeks. He said rehabilitation will take time and he needs to be patient, even though he wants to return to normal life as soon as possible. Guy also shared that he has gone through many injuries as a kid, but this one has forced him to slow down and be more careful.
Because of the injury, Guy will spend Thanksgiving in a different way this year. Instead of cooking himself, he will guide his three boys Hunter, Ryder, and his nephew Jules from his wheelchair. All of them know how to cook, and they will prepare a meal for about 40 people at their family ranch. Guy joked that he will act like a “quarterback,” giving instructions while his sons take the lead in the kitchen.
Despite the difficult accident, Guy remains positive and grateful. He appreciates the support of his family and fans and is focused on healing so he can return to filming and to his busy food-filled life soon.
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