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| Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by DrMB(op): 4:20am On Jan 12, 2025*. Modified: 10:14pm On Jan 12, 2025 |
Did you know that Elon Musk once fought a sumo wrestler, and that match led to his injury? Elon Musk has publicly discussed his sumo wrestling experience on several occasions, emphasizing both the incident itself and its long-term effects on his health: Musk has recounted that he managed to throw a world champion sumo wrestler but at a significant personal cost. He stated, "Yeah, I did manage to throw the world champion sumo wrestler, but at the cost of smashing a disc in my neck that caused me insane back pain for 7 years!" This statement was made in reference to an event that left him with chronic pain, which he linked to his neck surgery and recovery. More specifically, Musk shared, "I ran full force at a ~350 lb Sumo wrestler in order to overcome the ~100 lb mass difference via velocity in the momentum exchange. I did knock him over, but smashed my neck in the process." This incident was part of his broader narrative about the physical toll of his lifestyle and activities. Timeline of Elon Musk's recovery based on the information available: August 6, 2023: Musk announced he was scheduled for an MRI of his neck and upper back due to ongoing pain, hinting that surgery might be necessary. August 11, 2023: Musk confirmed spending three hours in an MRI machine, revealing that his previous C5/C6 fusion was solid but there was an issue where his right shoulder blade was rubbing against his ribs, which would require minor surgery. He anticipated a recovery period of a few months. January 11, 2025: Musk disclosed having undergone neck surgery, stating it was painful but necessary. This surgery was related to his neck and upper back issues, specifically mentioning a C5-C6 fusion to address chronic pain. He noted this was his third such operation, and although it improved his condition from "excruciating to livable," there were still issues with nerve inflammation and the surgical orifice. Ongoing Recovery: As of the latest updates, Musk is in the process of recovering from his most recent surgery. He has shared that recovery involves significant pain management, but there's no specific end date mentioned for his recovery. His past experiences with recovery from similar surgeries suggest that full recovery might take several months, with the possibility of further minor procedures or adjustments if complications arise. This timeline reflects Musk's public statements regarding his health, surgeries, and recovery expectations. Keep in mind that recovery timelines for such procedures can vary significantly based on individual health status, the specifics of the surgery, and post-operative care.
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| Re: Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by DaddyCoool(f): 4:25am On Jan 12, 2025 |
Unbelievable
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| Re: Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by MondayOmoAdugbo(m): 6:50am On Jan 12, 2025 |
Smoke some Weed, it makes everything better. |
| Re: Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by meobizy(f): 7:10am On Jan 12, 2025 |
A guy who would face a sumo wrestler wouldn’t mind facing Mark Zuckerberg in an octagon. For claiming he weighs 250lbs to begin with, every sentence made in those tweets is a lie. |
| Re: Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by Malawian(m): 12:45pm On Jan 12, 2025 |
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| Re: Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by MondayOmoAdugbo(m): 1:35pm On Jan 12, 2025 |
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| Re: Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by mysticwarrior(m): 2:13pm On Jan 12, 2025 |
He for tell us say na Yokozuna he follow fight. |
| Re: Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by Malawian(m): 2:20pm On Jan 12, 2025 |
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| Re: Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by MondayOmoAdugbo(m): 6:06am On Jan 13, 2025 |
| Re: Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by Malawian(m): 1:17pm On Jan 14, 2025 |
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| Re: Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by MondayOmoAdugbo(m): 2:29pm On Jan 14, 2025 |
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| Re: Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by Malawian(m): 8:20am On Jan 15, 2025 |
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| Re: Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by MondayOmoAdugbo(m): 7:33pm On Jan 15, 2025 |
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| Re: Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by Malawian(m): 3:20pm On Jan 16, 2025 |
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| Re: Did You Know? Elon Musk Once Fought A Sumo Wrestler, And That Caused His Injury by MondayOmoAdugbo(m): 3:40pm On Jan 16, 2025 |
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