Former New Orleans Saints standout Steve Gleason is in good spirits and expected to be released from Ochsner Medical Center as early as Wednesday, his father-in-law, Paul Varisco said Tuesday.
Gleason was hospitalized Friday after experiencing a low-grade fever and pain his back, Varisco said. Doctors have treated Gleason for fever and drained fluid from his lungs to reduce the pain, Varisco said.
Gleason, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2011 and dedicated his life to raising awareness and money to help fight the debilitating disease, is hoping to be released from the hospital on Wednesday or Thursday, Varisco said.