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Hafthor Bjornsson shows off huge scar across chest as he posts graphic surgery video after needing drainage tube

LEGENDARY strongman Hafthor Bjornsson has revealed his huge chest scar after undergoing surgery.

The star needed work done after tearing his pectoral muscle during a live stream earlier this year.

The weightlifter has shown followers the huge bandage across his chest after his surgery
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The weightlifter has shown followers the huge bandage across his chest after his surgeryCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
Bjornsson issues began when he tore his pectoral muscle while power-lifting
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Bjornsson issues began when he tore his pectoral muscle while power-liftingCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
Bjornsson, known as Thor by fans, has provided his followers with an in-depth look into his recovery
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Bjornsson, known as Thor by fans, has provided his followers with an in-depth look into his recoveryCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson

But he revealed to fans his health torment did not end there after being infected post-surgery and needed to have a drainage tube inserted.

It's been a long journey for Bjornsson, who starred on Game of Thrones as 'The Mountain' for five seasons.

His muscle tear occurred as he was trying to bench press a personal best 556lbs during a competition at his gym in Iceland.

But the former World's Strongest Man was left screaming in pain in a video that went viral.

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Bjornsson has since been providing fans with social media updates on his recovery.

He has most recently taken to to share a shirtless pic of himself after his most recent surgery.

The 34-year-old said: "[On] Wednesday I’m 4 weeks post surgery.

"Sadly I got an infection 5 days ago resulting in an abscess and had to have a drainage tube inserted. 

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"Finally had that removed today. Swipe to see the length of it!"

Images show Bjornsson going under the knife and the incredible length of the drainage tube that was inside of him.

Other pics also show the giant actor patched up post-surgery and smiling with his doctor.

He even provides a video where fans can watch his recovery in full detail.

Bjornsson is in good spirits following his surgery and has kept fans updated
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Bjornsson is in good spirits following his surgery and has kept fans updatedCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
A long drainage tube had to be inserted into the strongman after his infection
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A long drainage tube had to be inserted into the strongman after his infectionCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
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