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Wayne Lineker has given a health update after he was readmitted into the hospital after suffering a second severe pneumonia attack.
The British entrepreneur, 63, had been worried that he wouldn’t make it home for Christmas, but on Wednesday, he told fans that while his prediction was correct, there was some good news on the horizon.
Recording himself in a hospital bed wearing a Christmas hat, 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
Wayne Lineker, 63, told fans on Wednesday he will be able to go home from hospital on Boxing Day after battling a second severe pneumonia attack
Wayne, brother of sportsman Gary Lineker, gave fans the joyful news he has ultimately defeated pneumonia
‘Thank you to all the incredible doctors and Nurses at Basildon hospital.’
Last week, Wayne revealed he has been rushed to hospital in an ambulance after suffering a second severe pneumonia attack – almost a month after he first fell ill.
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.
‘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.
The nightclub owner said that he had almost lost his life after contracting pneumonia and had an operation to help ease his intense pain (pictured earlier this month in hospital)
Wayne had shared this post after he was rushed back to hospital after taking a turn for the worse while his son Sean was looking after him at home
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’.
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