After an extremely tough few months, the former UFC star Ben Askren seems to be happy on the way to recovery.
A few months ago it was shockingly announced that former UFC star Ben Askren was in a critical condition after a serious Staph infection.
Unfortunately it got worse when the indigenous Iowa sustained pneumonia and did not respond. It was then revealed that Askren needed a double lung transplant to survive, in what an extremely emotional situation was.
Fortunately, however, Askren received a life -saving double lung transplant with the financial help of Dana White, after his insurance did not cover the operation and he is now on his way to recovery.
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Askren shares a positive update during his recovery
After months of his wife who gave the world updates, Askren recently gave its own emotional update while he was in a hospital bed after his double transplant.
And now a few weeks away from his operation, the former UFC star has been brought to social media again to offer another update because he continues his way to recovery.
“You, update number three, it is going pretty well. I am starting to put some weight back, but I had a few set -backs, I really hoped that I would go home today, what my birthday is, but it was pushed back because we had some background.
“I had a procedure that did not work, but when one that worked, so it took a little longer than I thought. So I was really disappointed this morning … Yes I am disappointed that I did not come today, but maybe it is the best.
“I died, and I get better and I will see my family soon,” Askren continued in a video on his social media.
Supporting messages continue to flow in for Askren
During what an unimaginable time has been for 'Funky', the combat sports world has continued to collect for him and show their support.
And it was no different after his update last Friday. Birthday messages started to flow in for Askren, along with words of inspiration.