Rhys Thomas
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Rhys Thomas
Some of you may be aware, but others not, that former Wales, Scarlets and Dragons prop Rhys Thomas was forced to retire in 2012 due to a heart attack. He yesterday underwent surgery where the odds of survival were 70:30. The purpose of this op is to fit some kind of artificial pump to allow for a heart transplant in the near future. http://www.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/story/239383.html
The op took place on 2nd September. 14 hours ago his family stated that after 12 hours of surgery the op was successful, Rhys was okay and now in ITU still sedated, to be woken up this morning. Tributes from players follow in the video, I hope the link works: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153120135408136
Great video, I think it echoes what Rugby is all about, heart and soul.
The op took place on 2nd September. 14 hours ago his family stated that after 12 hours of surgery the op was successful, Rhys was okay and now in ITU still sedated, to be woken up this morning. Tributes from players follow in the video, I hope the link works: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153120135408136
Great video, I think it echoes what Rugby is all about, heart and soul.
The Saint- Posts : 6046
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Glad it seems that all is well. He had a decent career and it must have been a proud day for him and his family for him to run out for a test match at the Versfeld against his old schoolmate Bryan Habana. Imagine being on that school team huh!
fa0019- Posts : 8196
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Really glad that the op went well. Really hope he can get back to having a normal (as normal as possible) life now.
ScarletSpiderman- Posts : 9944
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Good player Rhys Thomas , hope he's ready to live normally again now.
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