Steve Gleason released from the hospital after pneumonia scare
Finally got discharged late yesterday afternoon & it was so glorious to see the clouds outside the hospital.
Fell right in with our family.
Here's a couple pics. You can see our new ride! A Ram Promaster. Gray Gray being Gray Gray. She's perfect. May you never lose your fire sis. pic.twitter.com/4417olEZoz— Steve Gleason – "Live Impossible" (@SteveGleason) September 19, 2022
That’s a relief. Steve Gleason was admitted to the hospital this weekend with what the 45-year old described as “critically low” sodium levels and nearly a week of continuous hiccups, as well as concerns that he might have begun developing pneumonia which could have been lethal for the ALS survivor. Fortunately he recovered under several days of supervision and was released on Sunday afternoon.
A legendary special teams ace with the New Orleans Saints, Gleason has remained a fixture in black and gold over the years while responding with defiance to his terminal diagnosis. But he’s never claimed to do it alone, and often expressed gratitude for the support of his family, friends, and the healthcare professionals who have done so much for him.
Gleason was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2020 for his efforts in raising awareness of ALS, and his brightest moment as a player is immortalized in bronze outside the Superdome at the “Rebirth” statue depicting his blocked punt against the Atlanta Falcons in the first Saints home game after Hurricane Katrina. We’re lucky to have seen so many accomplishments from Gleason over the years, and he would be the first to remind us not to take it for granted.
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