‘LHH: Miami’ Star Shay ‘Buckeey’ Johnson Gives Health Update After Being Hospitalized

“Love and Hip Hop: Miami” star Shay “Buckeey” Johnson recently gave fans an update on her health after being admitted to a hospital last week.

Johnson asked her Instagram followers to keep her in their prayers following a health scare. She shared a soundless video on her social media Saturday afternoon but judging by the post the incident was very serious. She captioned the video, “Pray for me 🙏🏽!” while lying in a hospital bed and wearing a medical gown and cap.

The 35-year-old later revealed to her fans in a series of Instagram stories that she had to have a blood transfusion. On Sunday night Johnson wrote, “Now I have to have a blood transfusion because my blood is low, I’m dizzy. So I have to have a blood transfusion.” Johnson, whose latest posts show she is still hospitalized, never specified her condition or the exact nature of her illness.

Shay Johnson hospitalized

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The reality star was surrounded by her loved ones, including her mother and brother. She shared a video of her brother dancing and acting silly, which seemed to keep her spirits up.

Johnson’s VH1 co-star and friend Amara La Negra visited her with stuffed animals and balloons in the hospital to encourage her to get well.

Johnson posted a video on her IG story thanking her fans and other people for being genuinely concerned about her.

“I really really appreciate you guys…I love y’all,” Johnson said in a video. “All of the comments and DMs I received on social media. I just appreciate your prayers. I just appreciate you period. Thank you. I love you all.”

Fans sent well-wishes the star’s way.

“Praying for your healing 🙏🏾💕.”

“Sending you nothing but LOVE and Healing Light Queen 💜.”

“Praying for you to get better 💯.”

“Praying for you everything get better 🤗.”

“Buckeey” appeared on the season 1 of “LHH: Miami”, “Flavor of Girls: Charm School” and “Flavor of Love” season 2.

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