Olympic legend gives health update from hospital
Former Olympic swimmer Giaan Rooney has updated her fans after undergoing a "long overdue" operation and a stint in hospital.
The Olympic gold-medallist has spent the "past couple of days" at St Vincent's Private Hospital in Sydney, taking to Instagram from her hospital bed to update her 30,000 followers on her condition.
"Been in hospital the past couple of days - had an operation to fix an old birth injury (long overdue considering my youngest is 7 & a half!)," Rooney wrote.
Rooney revealed that thankfully the surgery went off without a hitch but not everything was smooth sailing, as she added, "I had a bad reaction to the anaesthetic."
"I'm home and fine but wanted to highlight our incredible nurses who care for us when we are at our most vulnerable," she wrote.
"A huge thank you to Maria, Kira, Rochelle (who caught me when I blacked out) and June amongst many others who go above and beyond every day just doing their job, you are so very appreciated."
Hundreds took to the comment section of Rooney's post to share their well wishes for a speedy recovery.
"Oh Giaan I'm so sorry to hear that I hope you recover fast and yes they are angels that work in that system," Australian singer and actress Kate Ceberano wrote.
"Sorry to read this. Get well soon," wrote Australian TV personality Barry Du Bois.
"Big hugs, rest up beautiful lady," wrote fellow former Olympian Brooke Hanson OAM.
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