WWE Hall of Famer to endure mind surgical procedure after experiencing reminiscence loss signs
Legendary WWE commentator Jim Ross has revealed that he is set to undergo brain surgery to remove a worrying build up of fluid, but says that he sees the process as an “adventure”
Jim Ross has had to cut back on TV appearances over the recent months(Image: WireImage)
Beloved WWE commentator Jim Ross is set to undergo surgery in order to remove a build up of fluid that has built up around his brain. The popular podcast host and pundit, 74, hopes the surgery will be able to improve his memory.
He revealed he had suffered “horrible” symptoms including memory loss as a result of the fluid. The WWE Hall of Famer previously spent 40 days in hospital for the same condition a few months ago.
And he told fans on his Grilling JR podcast that he was ready to go back in to hopefully deal with the issue for good.
Ross said: “I’m getting ready to have another surgery, brain surgery this time, and that’s going to be an adventure, because I don’t think they’re going to find much, oh God, my brain.”
The commentator shed light on the symptoms he has been battling, adding that they had become so impactful on his day-to-day life that surgery was the only option.
He explained: “I got to get it addressed. I couldn’t live my life the way it was, you know. I forget s*** and just couldn’t remember things.
“It’s just horrible. I felt horrible, but that all started with me passing out in my house and being discovered there, and we began an almost 40-day hospital stay.”
Despite describing the process as an “adventure”, Ross is under no illusions on the importance of the procedure, saying: “It’s not optional if I want to get better, and I want to get better for sure. This is a whole new ball game, and it’s a little scary to be honest with you.”
it’s called a shunt. It’ll go from my brain. I don’t know where all it’s going to go but it’s it’s going it’s going someplace to get that fluid off my brain that’s making me not not remember stuff.
” I they open your skull up . . . it’s a serious piece of business. I’ll get it done, a short hospital stay, then back home to heal up. That’s what I’m going to do, I’m going to heal up.”
Ross says that, despite feeling “pretty good”, the condition has impacted several aspects of his life and work.
He explained: “I feel pretty good. I’m getting better every day but still got a ways to go. I can’t drive yet. All that stuff. I’m cutting back on my appearances. I got one big one coming up in Minneapolis in a few weeks but I’m just battling.”
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