Ben Askren gives a update after dual lung transplant

The former MMA fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Asnerin spoke for the first time since he received a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia.

in The video was posted on Instagram On Wednesday, Askrin, 40, said that he “does not have an idea of ​​what happened” from May 28 to July 2, and the excess month period was only collected through his wife, Ame’s Personal Journal.

“It is like a movie. It is ridiculous,” he said in the clip. “So, I only died four times, as the index stopped for about 20 seconds. This is not perfect. I don’t think you know that. But I got a double lung transplant. I got to the other side of it, and I gained a lot of strength.”

Asrin said he had decreased to 147 pounds since late May, when he lost 50 lbs over 45 days.

Since consciousness, Askren said he is steeped in the “flow of love” from his supporters.

“I am more excited ever to continue to return the favor and do what I can help and help the best I can help.”

“I love you, comrades. I am able, comrades. This was difficult, not only on me, but my entire family and my close community. So, I appreciate everything. I hope you can update. As I said, at some point on the road, maybe Emmy and I can lose everything a little more.”

She was the wife of Askreen Update his fans about his conditionRequest ideas and prayers along the way.

In late June, Amy revealed that a donor was found for a new group of lungs, and Askren underwent a successful transplant.

Amy wrote: “We are very grateful to participate to the point that Ben received a dual lung transplant. We are now grateful to the donor and his family,” Amy wrote. “This is the beginning of a new lifestyle, but every new day has a gift. He still doesn’t feel real that he was wandering just 5 weeks ago. Many could change so quickly.”

Askren holds a record number 19-2 MMA through his career, including Bellator and One Talls.

He had a very short career in UFC, where he went 1-2 before he retired from promotion in 2019.

Askren was also a member of the 2008 American Wrestling Team at the Beijing Olympics.