Emma Willis underwent heart surgery after being 'blissfully unaware' of major issue

revealed she underwent keyhole heart surgery after going her whole life not knowing she had a 'hole in her heart'. The Love Is Blind UK presenter took to her page to share pictures of herself at the hospital as she thanked the Royal Brompton Hospital for their 'care and support'.

The first picture showed her in a hospital gown with her hands on her hips as she posed in the hospital room. She also shared a snap of her with her head on her husband Matt's shoulder. Other snaps included her in the hospital bed recovering from the operation as well as her with the hospital staff who cared for her.

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"A few weeks ago, I had keyhole heart surgery, which feels very strange to write, and even stranger when I say it out loud," she told her two million followers. "From investigations last year, to diagnosis and then surgery, they were absolutely incredible. As was who never left my side.

"Turns out, I’ve been pottering around for 48 years blissfully unaware I had a hole in my heart [mind blown emoji] isn’t it bonkers what’s happening in our bodies that we have no idea about…"

The presenter continued: "What blows my mind even more is the wonders of modern medicine, and the spectacular people that save, fix and help us every single day," as she went on to name the doctors, nurses and patients who helped her through the entire process.

"Can you imagine what it must feel like to have a pair of hand that can do that job?! They are the real superstar… A few of those people are Dr Alexander Lyon who investigated like a true super sleuth. Professor Wei Li, echocardiogram extraordinaire. Catrina, Carl and Tim who kept me at ease and humoured me when they were putting me to sleep.

"Marcus, Janet, Jayne, Hannah and Reem who monitored me at various points. Paulette, who was always up for a chat, gave great hugs, and loves a cinnamon slice as much as I do!

"There was a lovely woman with me in recovery but I was so out of it I can’t remember her name (so so sorry) and my surgeon, Dr Ee Ling Heng…

"She was recommended as ‘a spectacular pair of hands’, but my god, shes that and so much more. She has an ease and warmth that made me feel instantly comfortable all whilst being incredible professional and informative.

"I ask a million questions, and she answered them with the patience of a saint. I knew as soon as we met that she was the woman I wanted poking around in my heart. Thank you Ee Ling, you’re one in a trillion."

Fans and friends immediately rushed to the comment section to share their support, with Olly Murs writing: "Awww jeez Emma! glad you’re ok!!"

Charlotte Hawkins said: "Oh my goodness, glad all OK! Sending love to you," while Judi Love added: "Oh we give thanks that you had a great team and recovering hun."

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