Mary Lou Retton Still Battling Pneumonia But ‘Continuing To Slowly Recover’

Mary Lou Retton is opening up about her battle with pneumonia for the primary time since she contracted the sickness earlier this month … and she or he says whereas she is recovering, she’s not completely out of the woods but.

In an announcement posted to her Instagram page on Monday afternoon, the Olympic legend thanked her followers for all of their assist … however added that her restoration from the ailment is shifting at a snail’s tempo.

“I am past blessed to have the chance to make this assertion,” the 55-year-old mentioned. “I’m overwhelmed with all of the love and assist from the world as I battle. I’m perpetually grateful to you all!”

“I am with household persevering with to slowly get well and staying very optimistic as I do know this restoration is an extended and gradual course of,” she added. “I recognize everybody’s respect of my privateness at the moment.”

Retton was identified with a uncommon type of pneumonia initially of October … and ended up within the ICU over all of it.

Throughout her multiple-day keep on the hospital, her household revealed she suffered a “scary setback” … and at occasions, issues appeared dire. Fortunately, nonetheless, Retton was in a position to battle by way of all of it … and returned dwelling to get well final week.

In her assertion Monday, she promised to disclose extra about her battle at a later time.

“I really like you all,” she wrote.