Singer Jessie J hospitalized with an infection: 'Finding it hard to breathe in'
Jessie J is facing another health challenge.
The 37-year-old singer, who underwent surgery for breast cancer six weeks ago, was hospitalized with an infection, she shared in a series of Instagram stories on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Jessie J, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, said she has "a little fluid on my lungs," and although doctors "ran a lot of tests," she is "still trying to figure out" what kind of infection she has. Her symptoms pointed towards a blood clot on her lung, but this was determined to not be the case.
"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," she added.
The Instagram stories included a photo from what appeared to be a hospital bed showing Jessie J's arm with an IV in it. "How I spent the last 24 hours," she wrote on the picture.
The update comes after Jessie J announced in June that she had been diagnosed with "early" breast cancer. At the time, she told fans she had been in and out of tests, and she later underwent surgery.
In July, the "No Secrets" singer announced she had received results indicating the cancer had not spread, though she said she still had "lots of healing to go" and needed to undergo another surgery.
In her latest Instagram stories, Jessie J said her recovery has been "far from quick or easy, and mentally it's been the most challenging time for me." She also described her hospitalization as a reminder from her body that she needs to slow down.
"This isn't a speedy recovery," she reflected. "And it isn't meant to be. ... 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."
Later on Aug. 3, the Grammy nominee shared a playful update, joking that she "finally got a diagnosis" for what was wrong with her, and "apparently it's called ... dramatic?"
She added, "My symptoms are the same and no idea what's wrong yet. But my sarcasm and sense of humor are holding on."
(This story was updated to include video.)