Hope everything went off very well and that you are feeling a lot better now.

God Bless

Elaine Kruger



Hi Baie bly dit gaan baie beter met jou.

Sterkte gou gesond word.

Annessa Oberholzer



You made history and opened many eyes and hearts. We have been with You and your family all of the way. May you all be blessed with your new lease on life.
God Bless.

Massey-Hicks Family (East London)







Hi Wally

Thanks for sharing your story with us; It was an eye opener for me and my family.

We wish you speedy recovery and a long healthy life.

Regards

Keneilwe Magula



One night in 2005 my mom collapsed, her entire left side was paralyzed. I called some friends of hers and we took her to our local hospital (we don't have a medical aid). She was diagnosed as having had a stroke. The next day she was send to Pietersburg to see a specialist. The stroke was caused by high colestrol and the specialist diagnosed her with atherosclerosis. Her colestrol level was 13 and the normal should be 5 or lower. She never complained about pain or anything. She used to joke about her colestrol level. She was sent to Garankuwa for a consultation about a bypass operation. When she came back that evening she told me she's not going cause the hospital is in a terrible state. I never realized how serious her condition was until I found her dead in the house on 5 June 2006, she turned 51 on 16 May that year. I felf very guilty, maybe if I was there I could've done something or get her to a doctor in time. The doctor that did the autopsy and issued the death certificate said the heart attack was so massive that nothing could be done. She was alive one second and dead the next. It has been 2 years, but I still feel guilty sometimes. My mom was all I had, she and my dad got divorced when I was 3 and I don't have any brothers and sisters.

Luckily Wally got help before it was too late for him, like it was for my mom. Good luck to you Wally and make the most of this second chance that God gave you.

Jani



Hi Wally

You are truly blessed to have been given the chance not only to enrich us with this knowledge and experience, but also to be granted a second lease on life.

You will be in our prayers

N, Y and T



Wally, ons is baie trots op jou. Jou bereidwilligheid om jou privaatheid prys te gee en die media in jou lewe toe te laat het baie mense se lewe verander. Ek hoop net jy sal in die toekoms my groente eet sonder om te kla!! Sterkte vorentoe! Zannie, Emil en kinders (Paarl)



To Wally

I have been following you, your family and Noeleen on 3 talk, not forgeting the others who were involved on the show. I really would like to take this opportunity to say that indeed Wally you have changed the lives of many people including mine. You are truly an inspiration. I cant help but say it was a very painful, scary yet so informative experience. I watched the whole time of the Live Surgery and prayed for you through out. God is great. Above everything i wish you a speedy recovery and a long healthy life.

Motty Bosupeng (Gaborone, Botswana)



Dear Wally and Family,

My father has a quadrupple bypass a few years ago and I know how hard it was for us to understand what had happened. He's doing fantastically but I want to say thank you for your bravery and selfnessness! Your courage will save so many lives!

I wish you all the best and if ever the SA Depression and Anxiety Group can help in any way, we will!

Best Regards

Janine Shamos



Hi Wally

I hope you get stronger and stronger by the day may god bless you and your familiy and thank you for broadcasting your heart show on saturday and i hope you rest more

Regards

Flori and the Wood familiy
(JHB)



Wally

Ek wil vir jou dankie sê dat jy bereid was om toe te laat dat jou operasie op tv uitgesaai word. Ek glo jy het duisende mense se lewens verander. Ek is ook in my middeljare, bietjie oorgewig, probeer darem 2 na 3 maal per week oefen in die gim en het 1 jaar gelede opgehou rook. Ek het 'n familigeskiedenis van hartsiektes, my pa het 3 jaar gelede 4 omleidings gehad. Ek het vasgenael voor die tv gesit en glo my ek gaan van nou af ALLES in my vermoë doen om NOOIT op daardie operasietafel te beland nie.

Sterkte met jou herstel. Ek glo dit gaan net goed gaan met jou.

Lynette



Hi there Wally

Wishing you a speedy recovery

May good lord be with you every step

Of the way.lots of love ALVINA PAUL

FROM DURBAN



Dear Wally,

I was on the website and am amazed at the response to your story. I would like to add my best wishes for you as you recover from surgery. You have been given a second chance and do hope that you use it to make the changes needed to live a healthy lifestyle.

I too need to make changes.

I know that this journey of yours will inspire many south africans to make changes for the better.

Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us. All the best for you and may your recovery be 100%

Louise Maxwell



Hi Wally

All the best in your recovery – may God be with you during this trying time

From the Singh Family

Thanks



Dear Wally

We watched your heart op. on Saturday night, wishing you all the best, I know you have changed a lot of people lives in allowing us all to see what your op. entails. Wishing you a speedy recovery. You are an inspiration to all.

Kim



More Wally

Ek wil u alle beterskap toewens met die herstel. Die Engele van die Here is om u om u te onderskraag & die Genesende Hand van die Here is oor u om u volkome te genees.

My pa is self 'n hartlyer maar dit gaan met hom so goed dat mens wonder of daar werklik destyds iets fout was met hom. Vandat hy van die stadsgebied na die platteland getrek het, het sy toestand so verbeter. Stres & al daardie nare goed van die lewe het 'n uitwerking om mens se gesondheid. My pa het ook vir 40jaar baie gerook & in 1990 die sigaret net neergesit & nog nooit weer sy mond aan dit gesit nie. Inteendeel, hy kan glad nie meer die reuk van rook hanteer nie.

Groete

Bernadette



Hi Wally

Hoop jy word sommer gou gesond.

Groete

Die Fourie's van Brits



Hi there,

I thought it a good idea to share my story as well. I am a 26-year old male. I am a financial manager at an engineering company in Alrode. I was diagnosed with a very dangerously high level of cholesterol during 2005. I was told that my problem is genetic. My total cholesterol level was 16.5 with my HDL-levels very low. What led to my initial cholesterol test was the fact that I had already started to experience angina. The pain would increase when I was exercising, and disappear when I eventually finalized my work-out and cooled down. I went to see a cardiologist. The EKG’s looked fine and he had no reason to expect any problems I was very healthy and fit. I was however not satisfied and I insisted on an angiogram. I was admitted to hospital that very same day (During October 2005) and the procedure was performed that evening. He discovered that two arteries have been very badly clogged up. The doctor proceeded to insert a stent in one of the arteries to open it up, and for the other artery the balloon only was used. Sorry, but I’m not sure what the procedure is called. This was almost three years ago. I still see my cardiologist annually and I follow a very healthy eating plan and exercise program. I am on life-long cholesterol lowering medication. It is a very tedious procedure bringing my cholesterol levels down. After all this time my total cholesterol level is still very high (10.1) and the balance between LDL, HDL and triglisorides is still not favorable. I believe more should be done amongst children especially, to find out who of them has this problem, and providing the necessary treatment. I was 24 when my problem was identified. My doctor told me that had we not discovered it when we did, I might not have seen age 26. If my problem was discovered when I was still a child, things could have been much different. What a wake-up call! Staying positive and disciplined is key here, and praying. God is good! He gave me a second chance.

Thanks for allowing us to share.

Kind regards,

Hennie Stander



Hi Wally

My family and I wishing you a speedy recovery from your operation, since I have seen that I have realized how careless I was when coming to diet, I have learned a lot from your operation and I have started to choose the right diet because of your strength to allow us to see when you were been operated. Thank you very much of the lesson you have taught us, I will always pray for you so that THE ALMIGHTY CAN BRUSH YOUR WOUND WITH HIS HANDS AND BE HEALED QUICKLY. MAY THE LORD GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THIS HARD PERIOD,

FROM

ZEE TEFFO AND FAMILY



Hi Wally

I really admire you for showing all of South Africa how to take a stand against cardiovascular disease. I wished you all the luck on Saturday as I was watching the whole operation and remember that SA is with you all the way-I’ve now started to get things in order to take a test and also to try an check up on my heart and all the stress I’ve been putting it through- And now Wally you should take it easy an relax. Carl Vertuin

Kind regards,

Carl Vertuin



Hi, Wally

Wishing you a speedy recovery, and thankyou for sharing your story, you have definetly made an impact on our lives.

Femmi and Brett Pillay

( Mpumalanga Witbank)



Hello Wally

What happened on 2 August 2008 was history and I have learned a lot from that, in deed it opened my mind that eating healthy is very important and should start at a young age9and that it's never too late to start), you know my husband has been saying that he does not want fatty foods or too much salt and that we should eat healthy( he participates in marathons like Two ocean and Commorades marathon and other marathons taking place around our area) well I have been trying to do as he is saying but I think I did not practice it as much as he emphasized but after watching and listening to 3 Talk on 2 August 2008 it really opened my mind and eyes.Thank you Wally & Family and Noleen for educating us. As for Noleen you are a star may your programme continue for ever.

Get well soon

Agnes Mohlala



Wally & Family,

Watching the op on Saturday made me realize how often we take our life for granted and we think will be healthy forever. I hope the pain is not too bad the Dr's have given you something very strong for it. Thank you for giving the us a shock therapy, so that we can realize how bad lifestyle will do to us later in life.Keep well and speedy recovery.

Sibongile, Pretoria



Just believe that the procedure is prospected for success

I looking for ward to seeing the new strong Wally on Sunday. Mark the date 03rd August ( new life second chance from God) you are an inspiration to most people who lead a hasty life. Happy birthday on Sunday.

Holaa!!!!!

Mantshadi



Hi wally & family

Wishing you a speedy recovery, SA is very proud of you,

GOD BLESS

Dimakatso (Dmk)



Hi! Wally

Well Done Wally for doing this, it’s not easy opening up your life, family and ordeal to the whole of SA.

May God bless you and keep you safe through this whole ordeal.

GOD BLESS YOU

Mr. &Mrs. Molelu



Hi Wally,

Wishing you a speedy recovery- take it easy and do what your medical team tell you - remember God has you in the palm of His hand.

God Bless you and your family.

You certainly gave us all a wake up call.

Tons of love and heart - felt wishes

Pat Venske & family



Hi Wally and family

Everything happens for a reason, I believe your story became a wake-up call for millions of people out there, and we thank your generosity for allowing us to be part of that journey. Thank you for the best lesson you have given us and I pray that God be with you all the time, He made it possible for the operation to succeed and He is there for you, your family and friends in this crucial time of recovery. God Bless you with many more joyous years, we will be with you in prayer – always!

Thanks,

Veliswa Ntushelo



Hey Wally

This was the first time that I witnessed a heart by-pass. Very interesting. I have learnt quite a lot about heart surgery after seeing yours. Take and get well swoon.

Regards

Siva Naidoo



go, wally,
you are setting a very good example and have been an inspiration to us.
the Welz family



Hi Wally

Lots of love to you and your family. I wish you many many years of life well-lived.

Busi



Dear Wally (& Family)

WOW, wait an eye-opener and priviledge for us as family to have witnessed you op last night. At times we felt very faint and had to turn away from watching, but it was awesome. We wish you a speedy recovering and know that our Heavenly Father was in control of that situation last night. He has given you another chance in life, so go out there and grab it with both hands. I so wish my husband would stop smoking, exercise, loose weight, eat properly (he is only 45) etc. Why is it that something bad first has to happen in your life before you do something drastic to change your circumstances.? You hang in there and we would love to hear how things are going. 2 years ago my husbands uncle (then 74) had a bypass and I had the priviledge of going to fetch him at the hospital. I was amazed to see how comfortable he was with all the staples, stitches etc. He was obedient and did exactly but his cardiologist prescribed and today he is a healthy man still managing to do what he loves most and that is repairing vehicles. To your wife, children and grandchildren, have faith and support Wally. Your love and caring he needs and you can look forward to living a happy, healthy life with him. We also thank the Lord for the team of medical experts who so calmly performed your op.

God Bless you all

The Rademeyer Family (George)



HI WALLY,
GET WELL , GOD BLESS
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.


RONALD AND FAMILY
DURBAN



Thank you for giving us this opportunity to see this operation. I felt like you are a family member and was thinking of how you must be feeling today Sunday after the operation. All for the best and stay to the program. My cousin had 5 and my uncle stencils, but are up to their old bad habits. Try to stick to it for RULES , for your family .

Speedy recovery.

jacques



Dear Wally

Trust you are recovering well, a special message:

Tonite I caught sum stars ***************
I giv them 2 those I care 4
so they will know how sparklingly special you are 2 your family and SA,
CATCH IT, IT's for U. God Bless you!

Shanta and Jay Singh
Glenwood, Dbn



I want to thank you for sharing your story, I live in Israel and did not see it BUT my mom and sister did !! My mom has had a heart attack before and have had more than 1 angioplasty procedures, heart disease is on both my parents side and that is why my sister shared your story with me via the internet. To make a long story short, your story has given shock treatment in the right dosage and I am sure will save many lives.

I wish you & your family the best of health.

Regards

Maryke
Tel Aviv
Israel



Hi my name is Michele Liston aged 56 Eight years ago I experienced an irregular heart rate. This was corrected with betablockers, taken for three months ,I have never smoked but lived a very social life involving alcohol and good eating luckily I have always loved exercising so consider myself fit. In June this year I was playing squash at the local gym when I developed a atrial fibrillation after a restless night, visit to the doctor the following day I ended up in CCU. luckily, my heart did not have to be shocked the medication brought my heart rate down . After an angiogram we discovered that I have a damaged heart muscle no blocked arteries, so shall have to watch that I do not over exert myself in the future. This was caused by a virus maybe when I had bad flu 2 years ago . Ironically I stopped drinking alcohol 4 months ago. If more damage is done it will mean a heart transplant. Prayer really helps I shall be praying for you Wally and watching on TV. God is great!



Dearest Wally

You are truly an amazing soul with a wonderful heart. May G O D bless you through it all. You have our prayers with you.

Lots of love , prayers , warm wishes nd strength

From Surikha and Fmily

Howick



Hi Wally

I watched the live heart bypass surgery on saturday and I was so moved. I decided to take a good care of myself by watching what I eat. Not many people could have done that, it really shows how much you care about the strangers out there. I would like to hear about yr journey to recovery , pls keep us posted. And may the good Lord be with you all the way. You are really amazing. Patiswa



Greetings Wally,

Thank you for allowing us to meet your heart on telly, we were glued to our seats. We almost feel like we know you.

We thank God for bringing you through this operation, and giving you back to your family, friends and us.

May God bless you from now on and keep you in his hand. Look after yourself, and take care of yourself, you are in our prayers daily and we are following your progress.

Greetings,Meyer family, Roodepoort



Hi Wally , i pray you have a speedy , God is always with you , dont forget that ! OLIVIA

Kind Regards

OLIVIA



Dagsê Wally

Baie sterkte en word gou gesond. Ek sien uit daarna om 'n potjie gholf saam met jou te speel. (Ek wil nie weet hoe ver jy nou daai drywer van die skoonveld af gaan slaan nie!)

Groete

André Rolanda en almal in George



Hi Wally

Wish you a speedy recovery

shoki



Dagsê Wally,

Ek volg jou gebeure met groot belangstelling en ek weet wat jy deurgaan - ek het self daardeur gegaan en op 3 Junie 1996 'n viervaat hartomlyning gehad (46 jaar oud). Ek was toe besonder fiks en ook 'n kranige muurbalspeler. Het gedink as jy fiks is kan jy maar enigeiets eet. Hoe verkeerd net nie! Dit was 'n groot ontnugtering toe ek geduurende 'n vliegmedies (ek is 'n beroepsvlnr) ontdek het dat vier van my are grootendeels geblokeer was. 'n Noodoperasie het gevolg. My kolesterol was toe 9.7 mmol/L en dis nou 4.2mmol/L. Die gepaste medisyne vir my is 40mg Crestor, 2000mg visolie, 400iu Vit E, 300mg magnesium en 300mg Vit C per dag (en moenie die twee glase rooiwyn vergeet nie)! Na 12 jaar voel ek ongelooflik goed alhoewel my enigste aar omlyning, natuurlik toegemaak het en net drie vaatomlynings bly oor. Dit bekommer my partykeer hoe lank dit nog gaan hou want die kenners sê dat die vaatomlyning nie solank hou soos die aaromlyning nie. Maar nietemin, ek het destyds my hele lewenstyl tengoede verander - veral my eetgewoontes. Die stelling: 'jy is wat jy eet' is so ongelooflik waar! Ek en my vrou wens jy en jou familie alle vooerspoed toe. Staan sterk en begin stadigaan oefen SODRA jy uit die hospitaal kom! Daarna moet die oefenprogram vir jou lekker word - ek het 'n Golden Retriever aangeskaf en sien elke dag uit om saam met haar te gaan draf. Sy help ook ongetwyfeld met die swak stresgewoonte.

Baie groete en alle voorspoed,

Anton en Hannetjie Jordaan.



Hi Wally.

Thank you for allowing us to see the operation last night.
Because of this, I have decided to take control of my bad life style.
I do suffer with cholesterol but have always relied on my medication to
keep it under control. Not anymore. As of today. I have spent some time
on the Heart foundation website and downloaded quite a lot of information
to help me. A friend of mine also had a by pass this week.
I have also made her copies of the information.
Thanks to your generosity, I understand what she has gone through,
and will be able to help her and her family through it.
God bless and a happy spiritual life for you and your family.
It could not have been easy for them either.

Thank you.

Shirley

Hi Wally

i am sixteen years old i want to become a cardiologist an last
night watching the doctors operate on u changed my life thank you
for the experience and i hope and pray u get well soon and take care
of yourself .

MKZ



Dear Wally

We watched your op in prayer for your recovery, in prayer for god's blessings on the team who had your heart in their hands. No doubt it was not easy to watch some parts of the process, feeling the pain and anguish of your family.
But for being the hero u were, by letting people into yr life, we
know that the prayer of 000's were out there to support you through the
process.

Wally, called the hospital this morning and it was no comment...
we all waiting to hear the latest on your recovery and hear you speak.
God bless, you are an angel to SA. Take care...
regards Shanta Singh,
Glenwood, Dbn

Hi Wally,

Hope all went well,look after yourself !!!

Regards

Hennie & Karen
( PE )

Best wishes, Wally!
God bless.

Lucas

Hi Wally.

Everything of the best. Wishing you a speedy recovery and thank you for sharing this experience with the rest of us.

Regards,

Vishen Kisten and family

Dear Wally

may the dear lord be with you and the doctor who are operating on you.
Best of luck on your recovery.

From

Vivienne Payton

Our prayers are with you. You are mentally strong which is half the battle won. Hope to see you up and running in the future

Nilesh and Jayshree

Dear Wally

Today is the big day and I think your unselfish commitment for the cause of heart disease education and prevention is admirable. May God be with you and your family through the next 24 hours and guide the doctors through a successful surgery.

MARILYN

Hello Wally

To share your story the way you are doing is not only brave and courageous but also inspiring. I had a stent inserted 5 years ago and have tried to live a healthy lifestyle (about 85% of the time) – but hearing all about your journey has inspired me to go 100%!

Am looking forward to reading your blog after next week on your recovery.

My thoughts are with you and your family.
All the very best – Maritsa

Dear Wally

Good luck for Saturday. You will be in my prayers. Thanks for sharing you have really made me pay more attention to what I eat and have started exercising regularly.

Nomalanga

Hi Wally,

You are a true HERO!!! Thanks for creating awareness. You are a LIFE SAVER in every sense of the word!!
All of us are praying for you and your family!!
Best wishes and a speedy recovery!!

Juanita