Former Olympic swimmer, Mark Black, recently underwent open heart surgery at the age of 58 to replace his aortic valve and repair his aortic root. The surgery was a success and Black is recovering well with the support of his wife Jules.
Black said on Instagram: "Three weeks ago I had open heart surgery to replace my aortic valve and repair my aortic root.
"My 'incompetent' bicuspid aortic valve was discovered when I was 11-years-old and for the last 47 years I have been looked after by the cardiac team at Southampton General Hospital.My dossier of evidence shows Kyle Walker will NEVER escape desperate Lauryn 'It was a shock but deep down I knew this day would come even though I never allowed my heart disease to define me and prevent me from pursuing my athletic career."Most of all thank you to my wife Jules who was there when I woke up in intensive care 11 hours after surgery and has cared for me every day in recovery.
"Each day has been about small steps - yesterday was a big milestone as we walked to the top of St Martha's Hill... our special place."He also has a daughter Isabelle from his previous marriage to Elsa Devassoigne.FINAL DAYS
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