Patricia 'Tan Mom' Krentcil Opens Up About Medically-Induced Coma, Pneumonia

Patricia Krentcil (a.k.a. 'Tan Mom') was reportedly in placed in a medically-induced coma earlier this month, and now, she's opening up about her experience and the health issues that led to it.

In a new interview with Howard Stern on The Howard Stern Show Monday, Patricia said she wanted to clear some things up about her hospitalization. "I speak for myself," Patricia said. Patricia then explained a few details about her hospitalization: This is the scariest thing Ive ever been through, she said. I was in a coma, literally, for two weeks. My body completely went into a state of shock.

The New York Post reported on Patricia's medically-induced coma earlier in June after she reportedly collapsed on the street in Brandon, Florida. After being rushed to Brandon Regional Hospital, she was treated for pneumonia and serious complications. "I had a breakdown in my body. My whole system just collapsed," she said.

The New York Post also reported that her lungs were weak and filled with fluid, and when doctors were unable to drain it Patricia went into cardiac arrest. She was then placed in a medically-induced coma. My whole body died. I was proclaimed dead," Patricia said. "It was so sad.

During and following her hospitalization, Patricia's husband, Richard Krentcil, shared multiple updates on Patricia's condition to Twitter. One recent update included a photo of Patricia walking outside. He also thanked fans. "Thanks support Patricia recovering and is thankful for everyones prays and well wishes," Richard wrote.

Hi yes Patricia is better not perfect and Im thankful show of support and prayers she is a tough cookie thank u all - Richard krentcil (@RichardKrentcil) June 24, 2019

Thanks support Patricia recovering and is thankful for everyones prays and well wishes pic.twitter.com/ZT6krgytfV - Richard krentcil (@RichardKrentcil) June 18, 2019

Looking back on her hospital stay, Patricia recalled a few pleasant images: I saw a lot of shopping malls and beaches it was perfect, she told Howard.

Her recent health scare has influenced healthy lifestyle changes. Patricia says she plans to quit smoking. Smoking cigarettes weakens the immune system and increases your risk for pneumonia, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute . Im so grateful to be back, Patricia said . Also notable: Patricia has a new song called "Money Maka" and will be ready to debut the music video soon (who knew?!).

Here's hoping Patricia continues feeling better-and that her new music video drops ASAP.