Colorado Coach Deion Sanders Might Have To Get His Foot Amputated

Deion Sanders, a renowned college football coach and member of the NFL Hall of Fame, has struggled with foot problems for many years. As a player, the legendary cornerback dealt with these problems, which only grew worse with time.

Deion Sanders is coping with a major health condition while getting ready for his first season as Colorado‘s head coach.

Colorado Coach Deion Sanders Might Have To Get His Foot Amputated

Sanders recently disclosed that he is battling with a major foot problem in a video he uploaded on Instagram during a recent appointment with his physicians. In the video, Sanders said that the bottom of his foot, where he had two toes severed earlier, is now completely devoid of sensation.

He had three femoral arterial blood clots, which necessitated surgery to amputate the big and second toes on his left foot.

Sanders had compartment syndrome, a condition in which muscular pressure builds to levels that can restrict the flow of blood and oxygen, according to sources. Sanders’ blood clots reportedly started in his calf but “ran the entire length of his leg.”

Sanders’ mother confirmed these rumors, telling Deion that she and other family members had previously had blood clots that had caused several fatalities. That prompted Deion Sanders to act right away.

One of his physicians mentioned in the video that if he doesn’t receive the appropriate degree of care, he may lose another toe or maybe the entire foot.

“As you know I’ve faced some medical challenges with my foot but I’ve never said “WHY ME” – I keep moving forward, progressing . . . See you never know what a person may be going through while I sit in your seat of judgement but you can trust and believe that we are all going through something – just keep the faith and know that if He brought you to it, He will bring you through it . . I’m CoachPrime and I’m built for this. Prime Coach I have full trust in my medical team and God Bless, Dr. Ken Hunt (orthopedic surgeon); Dr. Donald Jacobs (vascular surgeon); Dr. Max Wohlauer (vascular surgeon) and @laurenjaskevold Lauren Askevold – and more importantly I have full trust in Jesus!” Sanders wrote on social media.

Sanders had discomfort frequently while working as a coach at Jackson State, including on game days.

“It starts hurting after a few hours, and I have to keep the blood circulating to get movement out of it,” Sanders told Shannon Sharpe on his “Club Shay Shay” podcast.

“Like, I can make it through like three-quarters of a game, then after that, I’m on meds and everything. I’m limping, I’ve got a little stroll at the beginning of the game, and right at the third quarter I’m limping like crazy.”

“I want to do it this summer, because when we get rolling, I’m not going to have time to do it,” Sanders told the surgeons. “This is the best down time I have.”

As Sanders seeks to turn around a club that finished 1-11 last season, Colorado is undergoing a significant transfer change this offseason.

This clear threat will compel Sanders to make a choice that may or may not permanently alter his quality of life, even if he is aware that doing so puts him at risk of amputation. Hopefully Deion Sanders hears some good news soon, and other issues are kept from developing.

 

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