Jessie J hospitalised six weeks after breast cancer surgery
The hit maker, 37, who revealed her breast cancer diagnosis earlier on in the year before sharing how her cancer was 'all gone' following surgery, was admitted to hospital again this weekend.
Six weeks post surgery, Jessie J has shared how she was taken to hospital and told she now has an infection and fluid in her lungs.
Sharing a photo from her hospital bed, Jessie shared a snap of an IV cannula in her hand and explained how she had been admitted to hospital on Saturday morning.
In the post, she revealed: 'How I spent the last 24 hours.
'6 weeks post surgery and I was back in the same ward I was after my surgery. Not expected or planned.'
She went on to reveal: 'I had and still have symptoms that pointed towards a blood clot on the lung. IT IS NOT A BLOOD CLOT THANK GOD.
'They ran a lot tests, which ended up showing I have an infection (still trying to figure out what) and a little fluid on my lungs.'
'Finding it hard to breathe in, but I discharged myself last night (I hate being in hospital) and will continue the investigation as an outpatient.'
'Far from easy' recovery
In the next slide, Jessie added: 'I know many people who will have gone through this or similar may or may not agree with me on this or not, and that's ok.
'But I know for me, the true hard journey of this whole thing physically, was the day I went into surgery.
'The recovery, physically, is far from quick or easy, and mentally, it's been the most challenging time for me.
'Especially being a mum with a toddler and being unable to be the mother I usually am,' she candidly shared.
Jessie then spoke about how she has been forced to 'change plans' for her career this year, which has been 'frustrating'.
She then said how getting the all clear 'was and is incredible' but added, 'that result didn't speed up or make the recovery from the surgery any easier physically'.
In a third and final slide shared on her Instagram page, Jessie J said: 'A reminder to myself to slow tf down even though I feel like I'm a (tortoise emoji) pace right now.
'This isn't a speedy recovery', she urged her fans, 'and it isn't meant to be.'
She continued: 'As an ADHD Aries fire breathing dragon T-rex, I can do it myself, I'm always ok woman.
'That slow pace has been a hard reality to accept tbh.
'I love moving and working and being up and active but I can't be right now, and that's what it is.'
Jessie then defiantly said how she is now 'finding strength' in knowing it can all be adjusted to 'align with a slower pace'.
She concluded by saying: 'My body and immune system said: 'sit down, d*ckhead.'
Jessie's breast cancer diagnosis
At the start of June, the Price Tag songstress revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and would soon undergo surgery.
The former Voice coach, who shares a son with basketball player Chanan Colman, opened up about the sad news on Instagram in video she uploaded.
In the post she told fans: 'I was diagnosed with early breast cancer.'
She added: 'Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word 'early'.'
The singer then said she would be undergoing surgery after performing at the Summertime Ball.
Then, while performing at the Summertime Ball in June, she spoke about wanting to beat breast cancer.
'Talking of no secrets, you'll know I've always been an open book,' she said while on stage.
'Today this show is my last show before I go and beat breast cancer.
'So it's so special to me.'
Jessie then underwent surgery before revealing how she had gotten the all clear.
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Jessie J has revealed that she has been rushed to hospital with an infection and fluid on her lungs six weeks after undergoing breast cancer surgery. The hit maker, 37, who revealed her breast cancer diagnosis earlier on in the year before sharing how her cancer was 'all gone' following surgery, was admitted to hospital again this weekend. Six weeks post surgery, Jessie J has shared how she was taken to hospital and told she now has an infection and fluid in her lungs. Sharing a photo from her hospital bed, Jessie shared a snap of an IV cannula in her hand and explained how she had been admitted to hospital on Saturday morning. In the post, she revealed: 'How I spent the last 24 hours. '6 weeks post surgery and I was back in the same ward I was after my surgery. Not expected or planned.' She went on to reveal: 'I had and still have symptoms that pointed towards a blood clot on the lung. IT IS NOT A BLOOD CLOT THANK GOD. 'They ran a lot tests, which ended up showing I have an infection (still trying to figure out what) and a little fluid on my lungs.' 'Finding it hard to breathe in, but I discharged myself last night (I hate being in hospital) and will continue the investigation as an outpatient.' 'Far from easy' recovery In the next slide, Jessie added: 'I know many people who will have gone through this or similar may or may not agree with me on this or not, and that's ok. 'But I know for me, the true hard journey of this whole thing physically, was the day I went into surgery. 'The recovery, physically, is far from quick or easy, and mentally, it's been the most challenging time for me. 'Especially being a mum with a toddler and being unable to be the mother I usually am,' she candidly shared. Jessie then spoke about how she has been forced to 'change plans' for her career this year, which has been 'frustrating'. She then said how getting the all clear 'was and is incredible' but added, 'that result didn't speed up or make the recovery from the surgery any easier physically'. In a third and final slide shared on her Instagram page, Jessie J said: 'A reminder to myself to slow tf down even though I feel like I'm a (tortoise emoji) pace right now. 'This isn't a speedy recovery', she urged her fans, 'and it isn't meant to be.' She continued: 'As an ADHD Aries fire breathing dragon T-rex, I can do it myself, I'm always ok woman. 'That slow pace has been a hard reality to accept tbh. 'I love moving and working and being up and active but I can't be right now, and that's what it is.' Jessie then defiantly said how she is now 'finding strength' in knowing it can all be adjusted to 'align with a slower pace'. She concluded by saying: 'My body and immune system said: 'sit down, d*ckhead.' Jessie's breast cancer diagnosis At the start of June, the Price Tag songstress revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and would soon undergo surgery. The former Voice coach, who shares a son with basketball player Chanan Colman, opened up about the sad news on Instagram in video she uploaded. In the post she told fans: 'I was diagnosed with early breast cancer.' She added: 'Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word 'early'.' The singer then said she would be undergoing surgery after performing at the Summertime Ball. Then, while performing at the Summertime Ball in June, she spoke about wanting to beat breast cancer. 'Talking of no secrets, you'll know I've always been an open book,' she said while on stage. 'Today this show is my last show before I go and beat breast cancer. 'So it's so special to me.' Jessie then underwent surgery before revealing how she had gotten the all clear.
