Ben Askren undergoes double lung transplant surgery.
Ben Askren's wife Amy posted on Facebook, "We are so thankful to share that Ben has received a double lung transplant."
Ben was hospitalized earlier in June with a severe case of pneumonia brought on by a staph infection.
We are so thankful to share that Ben has received a double lung transplant. We are forever thankful to the donor and his family. This is the beginning of a new lifestyle for Ben, but every new day he has is a gift. It still doesn’t feel real that he was walking around completely healthy just 5 weeks ago. So much can change so quickly. Please keep Ben in your prayers that his body welcomes the new lungs as if they were his own. I am constantly in awe of all the people carrying us through right now. I can’t wait to tell Ben all about It.
I’m hopeful that in coming weeks Ben will be able to give the next update, but hopefully he will wait until the drugs wear off
Fightful wishes Ben the best as he recovers.
