BEN ASKREN admits he feels like his lungs were “stolen” from him as he continues his recovery from a double transplant.
The retired mixed martial artist was fighting for his life last month after being hospitalised with a severe case of pneumonia, which stemmed from a staph infection.
APFormer UFC welterweight Ben Askren had a double lung transplant last month[/caption]
The 40-year-old feels like he had his lungs “stolen” from himINSTAGRAM@BENASKREN
Askren, thankfully, was able to get a double-lung transplant and is on the long and arduous road to recovery.
The former UFC star revealed he died “FOUR TIMES“ during the ordeal, which has left him almost unrecognisable due to his three-and-a-half stone weight loss.
Askren is refusing to feel sorry for himself, even though he’s cursed his luck at having lung issues despite living near enough the entirety of his life as an athlete.
In his latest video update, ‘Funky’ said: “I’m gonna plead guilty, I felt bad for myself one time.
“And that doesn’t do anyone any good. ‘Man, I never smoked one cigarette.
“Never smoked any weed. Never did anything. Why did my lungs get stolen from me?
“Why isn’t this happening to someone who smokes?’ Then I realized…it happened.
“I can be bitter and angry, I could whine and cry, but that’s not going to help anybody.
INSTAGRAM@BENASKRENBen Askren has lost over three and a half stone during his horror ordeal[/caption]
“I am where I am now, and I’m going to move forward the best that I can. So I hope you guys are enjoying the updates.
“I will not feel sorry for myself. I’m going to be out of here very soon.”
The MMA and wrestling worlds rallied around Askren and his family during their moment of need.
UFC president and CEO Dana White was among several donors to the fund set up for Askren to receive the life-saving surgery.
It’s not known when Askren will be discharged from the hospital, although recipients of lung transplants are normally released between two and three weeks of having the operation.
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