Avast ye scallywags! Steve 'Mongo' McMichael be gettin' a transfusion o' blood to fend off infections! Aargh!
2024-02-17
Arrr mateys, the great Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael, now a Hall of Famer, did receive a blood transfusion this week for the dreaded MRSA and a foul UTI. May the scallywags who dare cross his path beware!
Arr matey, Steve "Mongo" McMichael be in a right pickle this week, havin' to undergo a blood transfusion on account o' developin' MRSA and a urinary tract infection. The poor bloke was admit into intensive care for the UTI, which his family mistook for pneumonia, on Thursday. The family announced his transfusion on Saturday, beggin' for prayers to help him through this rough time. Mongo, his family, and mates believe in the power o' prayer and be grateful for all the love and support.His family reported on Friday that he was respondin' to antibiotics, gettin' fluid drained from his lungs, and was expected to be released soon. McMichael, 66, been battlin' ALS since 2021, and was recently named to the Hall of Fame Class of 2024 along with other football legends.His wife, Misty, mentioned that Mongo got the news about bein' a finalist in August and a campaign in support of him was launched in 2022. The poor sailor was also hospitalized in August 2023 for sepsis and pneumonia. Despite his health battles, McMichael had a stellar career with the Chicago Bears, helpin' 'em win a Super Bowl and makin' numerous Pro Bowl selections.May the wind be at Mongo's back as he sails through these turbulent waters. Yo ho ho and a bottle o' rum, let's pray for his swift recovery!