Ben Askren
Put up-Surgical procedure Prognosis Is Nice
… Aiming For ‘Comfortable, Wholesome, Full Life’
Revealed
TMZSports.com
Although he is obtained a brand new pair of lungs, Ben Askren says docs have assured him he is absolutely able to dwelling a prolonged, wholesome life.
The previous UFC star sat with TMZ Sports activities simply days after he returned residence from his weekslong battle with a horrific case of pneumonia … and whereas he is down a ton of weight and contemporary off main lung transplant surgical procedure — he informed us his long-term prognosis is excellent.
“They are saying folks run marathons and all this different stuff,” he mentioned of those that have been in related conditions to him.
“So, hopefully, I am going to be capable to stay a cheerful, wholesome, full life like I wish to.”
So far as the quick time period, Askren mentioned he was pumped to be out of the hospital and again in his personal mattress … telling us household time — and home-cooked meals — have made issues far simpler on him.
Askren expressed big gratitude to those that despatched him properly needs over the previous month — and even famous a few of his greatest rivals, like Jake Paul and Jorge Masvidal, reached out with constructive messages.
He did say he is bummed he’ll by no means be capable to wrestle once more — and taking treatment for the remainder of his life is a drag … however he informed us he is thrilled to have extra days left to stay.
“Getting a second likelihood on life,” he mentioned, “it may be fascinating. I’ve all the time tried to take advantage of life, and I will proceed to attempt to try this.”
