Mike Swick hoping for 'Quick' recovery from throat procedure

by Geno Mrosko on Nov 4, 2010 7:32 PM EDT

Quoteworthy:

"It's hard to tell yet how effective it was. It's getting better, and I can already tell it's better than it was before, but I have to wait for the swelling to go down so I can see how much back to normal my throat really is. ... I've fought like this for the last four years, so I know I'm able to. It just comes down to, how healthy am I going to be able to get? Am I going to be 100%? Hopefully. But even if not, I can already tell I'm going to be better. Worst case, if it doesn't get any better and the medicine isn't helping at all, that fight [against Mitchell] might be determining whether I can even fight anymore. But I don't see that being an issue. After my last fight, that's what I was scared of. I actually had the thought that I wouldn't fight again. Being able to get this chance again, it's kind of like a rebirth."

UFC welterweight Mike Swick hopes a recent surgery to correct his esophageal issues will finally give him some relief from the spasms he's been experiencing for some time now. After being misdiagnosed with a stomach disorder that required him to follow a strict diet, Swick was forced to drop down to welterweight due to his inability to pack on the pounds. Once he figured out what his issues really were, he decided on a course of treatment, in this case surgery, that would get him back to normal as fast as possible. Although he accepted a fight with David Mitchell at "Fight for the Troops 2" on January 22, he acknowledges the procedure may not take in time to have him back at 100 percent by fight night. Now that he has his health in order, will the "Ultimate Fighter" alum make a "Quick" return to contention? Or will this be the final hurrah of his mostly successful MMA career? Have at it, Maniacs.

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im not familiar with David Mitchel

will this fight be at Welterweight still or is he going back up to MIddleweight? anyone know?

by Wingblade on Nov 4, 2010 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

Welterweight.

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by Geno Mrosko on Nov 4, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions

The only David Mitchell I know is an overweight posh English comedian

I’m guessing that it’s not the same guy.

Seriously Swick should go back to 185, I’d heard that was the plan so it’s a bad move to take a fight against a decent albeit unknown fighter at a weight that he’s never settled at and was forced to compete at because of ill health. Judging by this quote I’ll be surprised if Swick doesn’t pull out.

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by David W-S on Nov 5, 2010 2:14 AM EDT up reply actions

WOW

did’nt know swick was still in the ufc been too inactive and being whooped 2 times in a row did’nt help lol

by P86 on Nov 4, 2010 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

wow i didnt know swick was sick :/

thats unfortunate :/
i wonder if cannabis in edible form would help his medical condition?
Ive heard of some patients with stomach problems(ulcers, GID, etc)
benfitting from edible cannabis for pain relief/discomfort relief,

plus if he ate Indica, it would strengthen his appetite to pack on pounds(healthy edibles, not brownies lol) Indica strains help stimulate appetite! just ask ur friendly neighborhood cannabis user(world wide) (^_^)

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by jason*bourne on Nov 4, 2010 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

BUT****

he’d have to STOP medicating a couple months before a fight LOL
to pee clean ;)

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by jason*bourne on Nov 4, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

couple weeks, maybe like 8, so when he starts camp lol

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by jason*bourne on Nov 4, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

weed comes out fast if ur constantly hydrating and losing water like pro athletes, lower body fat % people dont retain thc as long either

by zuffazombie on Nov 4, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

or just get the script, only fight under CSAC and do it legit.. they can not use it against him as long as he was not high on fight night, and has a legit medical reason to smoke and documents it properly.. he would win that fight in court if he did “test positive” because what would weed help you with from a PED standpoint? getting hit in the face? it slows you down not speeds you up and it doesn’t make you any stronger or smarter

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by randy murders on Nov 4, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Hopefully this marks the end of Swick’s “Auschwitz” look.

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The valiant never taste of death but once."

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by Jeremyjackson on Nov 4, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions

hes fighting at WW still

so long live Auschwitz.

(never thought id type that out)

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by *Californication* on Nov 5, 2010 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions

yup

thats what happens when you run away from your natural wieght class after a loss (okami)

the guy had great success at midlewieght and now hes not even worth watching

by dia mette on Nov 5, 2010 3:01 AM EDT up reply actions

wtf?! am i the only one that didnt know swick was sick, so what has been his problem?

by zuffazombie on Nov 4, 2010 8:53 PM EDT reply actions

I dont think many people knew untill recently

1st time i heard he was sick was when he was talking about it on inside mma, maybe 2 months ago.

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by Red Eye Jedi on Nov 4, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Esophageal spasm, so the food doesn’t get pulled down with the regular peristalsis to the stomach. With a Botox injection the spasm slows and it works like it should.

by SKGBJJ on Nov 4, 2010 10:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions