Wayne Lineker has revealed he is finally out of hospital after ‘seven weeks of pure hell’ where he suffered two severe attacks of pneumonia.
The British entrepreneur, 63, celebrated being discharged from Basildon & Thurrock University Hospital following his lengthy stay over the festive period.
Wayne told how it took ‘all of his courage and fight’ to recover from the ‘deadly infection’, which can prove fatal if caught by vulnerable people.
Showing he was feeling fighting fit again, Wayne posted with his fists in the air, wearing an orange velour tracksuit top with joggers and trainers
Alongside the photo, he wrote: ‘I am free. Can’t even explain how happy I am to be fully recovered and out of hospital after seven weeks of pure hell.
‘It took all my courage and fight to get over this deadly infection… #pneumonia.’
Wayne Lineker has revealed he is finally out of hospital after ‘seven weeks of pure hell’ where he suffered two severe attacks of pneumonia
The British entrepreneur, 63, celebrated being discharged from Basildon & Thurrock University Hospital following his lengthy stay over the festive period
Alongside the photo, he wrote: ‘I am free. Can’t even explain how happy I am to be fully recovered and out of hospital after seven weeks of pure hell
Wayne’s daughter Tia shared a sweet message in the comments section, saying: ‘You are so strong, can’t wait to snuggle you’. Wayne replied: ‘Love you.’
Wayne’s daughter Tia shared a sweet message in the comments section, saying: ‘You are so strong, can’t wait to snuggle you’. Wayne replied: ‘Love you.’
It was a big blow for the brother of Gary Lineker who was forced to spend Christmas in hospital as he recovered from the condition.
But he seemed he wasn’t letting his stay get him down as he shared a festive health update with his fans ahead of his release.
The O Beach club owner was rushed to hospital earlier this month, after suffering a second severe pneumonia attack – almost a month after he first fell ill.
But sharing his Christmas joy, he posted a photo on Instagram surrounded by nurses as they posed in the hospital’s corridor.
Wayne wore a red and white striped pyjama set and completed the look with a fluffy Santa hat.
Captioning the heartwarming photo, he wrote: ‘Merry Christmas everyone love from me and all the girls at the Bursted ward Bassildon Hospital. Christmas tunes are on!! Been video calling my family too.’
He was rushed to hospital in an ambulance after suffering a second severe pneumonia attack – almost a month after he first fell ill
The star recently confirmed he has beat pneumonia and will be going home on Boxing Day as he must complete his IV course of antibiotics.
Recording himself in a hospital bed wearing a Christmas hat on Wednesday, Wayne told his followers: ‘Guys, I just got the news. I’m going home! But not until Boxing Day.
‘I have beat pneumonia!! After undoubtedly the toughest six weeks of my life I will go home Boxing Day.
‘Unfortunately, I will spend Christmas Day in hospital as I have two days left on my IV course of antibiotics. But very happy.
‘Thank you to all the incredible doctors and Nurses at Basildon hospital.’
The nightclub owner shared that he almost lost his life and had endured an operation on his lung to help ease his intense pain.
Wayne had taken a turn for the worse while his son Sean was looking after him at home.
He wrote at the time: ‘PNEUMONIA UPDATE.
‘Unfortunately, after being discharged from hospital last week with antibiotics and further medication, I was only home for four days before suffering a severe second attack.
The nightclub owner shared that he almost lost his life and had endured an operation on his lung to help ease his intense pain (pictured in October)
‘While being cared for at home by my son @seanlineker1 I had to be taken back to hospital by ambulance – thank goodness he was there.’
Wayne revealed that his immune system has been struggling after he ‘stopped drinking alcohol’ and became sober earlier this year.
He had said: ‘In short, I still have pneumonia, and the doctors are now investigating why the antibiotics haven’t been fully effective.
‘I’ve had countless scans and blood tests, with many results already back and more still to come.
‘The good news is that it appears to have nothing to do with my heart and is more likely linked to my immune system, which hasn’t been the same since I stopped drinking alcohol.
‘I experienced multiple infections during rehab due to such a drastic lifestyle change, and now, almost six months sober, this still seems to be a significant factor. If this is confirmed, I’ll be treated with a strong course of antibiotics and steroids via drip.
‘It’s now looking like I’ll be spending Christmas in hospital but I’ve come to accept it, and I’ll stay here until I’m completely well enough to go home.
‘Thank you all so much for the love, it truly means everything #pneumonia #beingpositive’.
