Former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton made her first public comment on Monday since she was released from a Texas hospital on Oct. 23 after her battle against an unusual form of pneumonia.
Retton posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, sharing that she was “overwhelmed with all the love and support from the world” as she continues her recovery process after being hospitalized earlier this month.
“I’m with family continuing to recover and stay positive as I know this recovery is a long and slow process,” Retton wrote in the post. “I appreciate everyone’s respect of my privacy at this time. When the time is right, I will be sharing more information about my health issues and hope I can help others who may face the same battle as me. I love you all.”
