{"id":162973,"date":"2018-05-07T08:35:35","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T12:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=162973"},"modified":"2018-05-07T08:35:35","modified_gmt":"2018-05-07T12:35:35","slug":"gary-v-now-recovering-from-successful-heart-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/05\/07\/gary-v-now-recovering-from-successful-heart-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Gary V now recovering from successful heart surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The country\u2019s Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano is currently \u201cdoing very well\u201d after he underwent a successful open-heart surgery, his wife, Angeli Pangilinan, announced on Sunday, May 6. (Photo<\/a>: Gary Valenciano Official\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The country\u2019s Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano, is \u201cdoing very well\u201d after undergoing a successful open-heart surgery, his wife, Angeli Pangilinan, announced on Sunday, May 6.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs of today, May 6, at 7:30pm, Gary\u2019s heart surgery was successful. Paolo, Gab, Kiana and I visited him at the coronary recovery room and doctors have said he is doing very well. In behalf of our family, I request for prayers for my husband\u2019s speedy recovery,\u201d Angeli said.<\/p>\n

In an official statement written by Gary himself on the eve of his surgery, the multi-awarded artist revealed how he suddenly \u201cfelt a sensation [he had] never felt before\u201d after his dance performance with his son, Gabriel, at his 35th-anniversary concert last month.<\/p>\n

\u201cTwo weeks ago, I celebrated my 35th anniversary in entertainment with a dance performance with my son, Gabriel, and a beloved team that\u2019s second family to me,\u201d Gary wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter that dance, I felt a sensation I\u2019d never felt before\u2014not even during the times I would push myself, riding my mountain bike on the trails for extended periods of time\u2014I felt tightness and pain in my chest,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The 53-year-old-singer who has been diagnosed type 1 diabetes said he went to see a doctor and found out that his heart and all its blood vessels are in miraculously excellent condition, except for one.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe tough news? The one exception\u2014the main valve, my left anterior descending artery (LAD) is 95 percent blocked and now has very thin walls, because of diabetes,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

Gary then apologized to his ASAP<\/em>, Your Face Sounds Familiar<\/em>, and Showtime<\/em> families and fans, and all the companies and organizations he is scheduled to do shows for as he needs to excuse himself from all these commitments until he fully recovers from the surgery.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know one day soon I will give my all on that stage again, perhaps in my spirit, even stronger than ever before. I believe this will be a story to tell people, and yes, it will be another one of God\u2019s amazing faithful, merciful, gracious, and good ways. Let\u2019s not worry, OK? Let\u2019s just be prayerful,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

According to Gary, he immediately issued the details of his condition to prevent gossip and speculation that may cause worry and concern.<\/p>\n

\u201cDo not worry please, only pray\u2014I have an expert team of gifted doctors, some of them have taken great care of me for many, many years now,\u201d Gary stressed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe in my God who restores; my God who heals, and rescues, my God who is my strength\u2026 and my God who gives each of us a thousand 2nd chances,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The singer, who inspired millions of fans all over the world, also sent a message to those who may be undergoing the same situation with their hearts, both physically and emotionally: \u201c\u2018And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.\u2019 Ezekiel 36:26.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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