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 help … however added that her restoration from the ailment is shifting at a snail’s tempo.

“I’m beyond blessed to have the opportunity to make this statement,” the 55-year-old stated. “I am overwhelmed with all the love and support from the world as I fight. I am forever grateful to you all!”

“I’m with family continuing to slowly recover and staying very positive as I know this recovery is a long and slow process,” she added. “I appreciate everyone’s respect of my privacy at this time.”

Retton was recognized 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 instances, issues appeared dire. Fortunately, nonetheless, Retton was in a position to battle via all of it … and returned house to recuperate final week.

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

“I love you all,” she wrote.