Simone Biles has revealed she is back in hospital for a medical procedure – just weeks after surviving a terrifying health scare that left her ‘almost dying.’
On Thursday, the 11-time Olympic medalist shared a selfie to her Instagram, wearing a hospital gown alongside her husband, NFL safety Jonathan Owens.
Despite undergoing an undisclosed procedure, the 29-year-old appeared in good spirits as she cracked a joke about Owens having to spend his 31st birthday at her bedside.
‘His birthday but he takes me to get my procedure,’ Biles captioned the picture.
The hospital visit comes just weeks after Biles stunned fans in early June by revealing she had been rushed to hospital following a life-threatening medical emergency.
In a post on her Instagram story, alongside a photo of her wearing several hospital wristbands, she wrote: ‘I’m not one to normally share things like this because I value privacy in today’s age.
Simone Biles has revealed she is back in hospital for a medical procedure – just weeks after surviving a terrifying health scare that left her ‘almost dying’
Biles, pictured in December, has not disclosed the details surrounding her health scare
‘But almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card earlier this week. This was one of, if not the scariest experience of my life, especially since Jonathan was in Indy for practices.
‘I’ve been in bed resting this week, I’ll explain sooner or later but s/o to my close circle who reached out, checked in, visited & or sent flowers.’
In a further post, she shared a photo of herself lying in bed with her dogs, alongside the caption ‘I’ll be here’ and a screenshot of an extremely elevated resting heartbeat. She has vowed to explain fully what happened to her when she is ready.
At the end of June, Biles fired back at Instagram trolls who appeared to question the severity of a mystery illness after she went on vacation weeks after ‘almost dying’.
She shared pictures on Instagram with her fans showing her and Owens – who plays for the Indianapolis Colts – soaking up the sun, while she also gave them an update on she was feeling during a TikTok video.
But, in the comments on Tuesday, one account wrote: ‘Almost died but look at these traveling selfies.’
Two days later, Biles posted a withering response. She said: ‘Ugh, these comments make me sad.
Biles said earlier in June that she nearly died due to a mystery medical emergency
Biles pictured alongside her husband Jonathan Owens, who plays for the Indianapolis Colts
‘A little over two weeks ago, I experienced a serious medical emergency that could have ended very differently, and this trip has been part of allowing myself to heal and appreciate being here.
‘I hope you understand that life-changing experiences can shift your perspective and that you’re able to extend a little more grace to others moving forward.’
Another skeptic then commented: ‘Almost died but on vacation drinking?’
Biles responded to that comment as well, writing: ‘I don’t owe you anything, but have you heard of non-alcoholic drinks?’
