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'It's tough on her when she is so physically fit, so is very much looking forward to getting back to normality.'

Laura has been updating her fans with pictures from her hospital bed, thanking them for all the 'love' they have been giving her.

'Still here': The professional surfer, 23, has been in hospital battling the infection for almost a week and is being tested daily until her body is rid of it

The reality star's representative told the Sun: 'She's been incredibly lucky, it's very hard for an athlete to be out of training for this amount of time too.'

Laura was rushed into hospital on Tuesday where doctors quickly diagnosed her with sepsis, reported the Sun at the time.

The infection spread rapidly and it took time to control her temperature and attempt to rid her body of the infection.

The source said that it had been a scary time for Laura and family but everyone is praying that she makes a full recovery.

Presents: Laura had been gifted with balloons, chocolate and flowers from people wishing her well with her recovery

On the mend: Laura, who is usually very active and physically fit due to her career, reportedly can't wait to get back to normality following the illness

The shocked star has been sharing posts on social media in the midst of her battle with the infection which can be deadly to some.

Sepsis occurs when the body reacts to an infection by attacking its own organs and tissues. In the last two years, NHS watchdog Nice has published new guidelines for doctors telling them to treat the condition with the same urgency as a heart attack.

She took to Instagram to share shots including a picture of her salad as she was having a 'hospital dinner' with her mum and then sent a note begging to come home.

Heartbreaking: Confirming the horrific news to The Sun, a representative for the pro surfer and reality star revealed: 'Laura is sadly quite unwell. She was rushed in on Tuesday and they quickly diagnosed sepsis'

Prior to her health woes, Laura parted ways with her co-star beau Jack Fowler three weeks ago after spending two months together, blaming their busy schedules.

Last month, she spoke to MailOnline about how she uses sport to help her cope with the pressures of overnight fame, after finding fitness to be a positive mental release during her five-year battle with an eating disorder.

As she eyes up appearing on other reality shows, the star praised her family for helping her during her mental health struggle, and expressed her gratitude for having found her coping mechanisms before being thrust into the limelight.

She said: 'I had an eating disorder from the age of 16 to 21. It was really, really hard. And, I was so lucky to have such a supportive family around me that I could rely on them to help me through all of the tough bits.

'But, sport's also been a massive help in keeping my mind straight, especially going through this whole new life that I've embarked on. It's been really important to keep that going. It's been a mad experience, but really, really good.'

Laura revealed that, although she's had a positive reaction from fans since leaving the Love Island villa, there are parts of overnight fame which can be a struggle, and cites exercise as one of her 'little tools' for coping.

Sad: She took to Instagram to share shots including a picture of her salad as she was having a 'hospital dinner' with her mum and then sent a note begging to come home

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