BENJI'S HEART SURGERY 🫀 the journey before & after a major cardiac operation 💪
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- čas přidán 4. 06. 2024
- The revenue from this video is being donated to Wessex Heartbeat Charity, recommended and suggested by Benji's Surgeon, Mr Tsang. We think they are doing amazing work and will be making our own donation too. For more information, click here → www.heartbeat.co.uk/
We wanted to say a HUGE thank you for all the love, support, kindness and well wishes to Benji. This was a huge operation and so vulnerable of him to share it. He's making amazing progress each day and we are all so proud of him. We have the most gratitude and appreciation to Southampton Spire Hospital, and all the amazing people who cared for Benji during this, so extra thank you to them. We appreciate you watching and look forward to sharing new vlogs and adventures when Benji has recovered soon. Thanks again, Brogan & Benji xx
timestamps 🫀
0:00 🫶 Benji's tumour & surgery plans
4:07 🏥 Shaving his chest & pre-op hospital chat
6:14 🫀 The surgery day
8:50 🩺 Intensive therapy/care unit
12:25 2️⃣ days post-op
14:50 3️⃣ days post-op
16:42 4️⃣ days post-op
18:04 5️⃣ days post-op
19:23 7️⃣ days post-op leaving the hospital
20:34 🔟 days post-op chat with Benji
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Welcome back, everyone! Today's vlog is the before and after of Benji's surgery. This was a huge operation and so vulnerable of him to share it. He's making amazing progress each day and we're all so proud of him. ❤
We have the most gratitude and appreciation for Southampton Spire Hospital and all the amazing people who cared for Benji during this, so extra thank you to them. We appreciate you watching and look forward to sharing new vlogs and adventures when Benji has recovered soon! 😊
The revenue from this video is also being donated to Heartbeat Charity, recommended and suggested by Benji's Surgeon, Mr Tsang. We think they are doing amazing work and will be making our own donation too. 🫀 For more information, click here → www.heartbeat.co.uk/
Thanks again for all the love, support and kindness xxx
ps. Home Vlog coming on Thursday!
Brogan how are you doing I know from when my husband got a very rear case of necrotizing fasciitis 2021 it was so hard to deal with everything that was going on have to make decisions for him as he was coma . Please talk about how you fill throughout all of whats gone on . I don't know if you felt the same with benji but we say we can't live with out them but I think it's thing like this we're you know you can't be with out them it's a strange fill to explain. Please remember to take care of you . Send you both all my love and support . Xxx
You breaking down in the car crying really got to me, so real I could feel it. Love you Benji and wishing you the speediest recovery so you can get out there travelling again 😊
I came here for the Disney vlogs but over time I've come to really care for you both as individuals and a couple. I haven't been around too long so only heard about Benji's health problems in your most recent Disney trip but the way you both handled it publicly is outstanding. I'm so glad Benji finally had the surgery and that he's doing well, a big relief for you both and for all of us of course! Can't imagine how hard it's been, sending so much love
That was so overwhelming to watch, can only imagine how you all felt during that time. Your supporters and followers are rooting for you Benji! What a chapter in your life you can move forward with. Lots of love to Brogan and your family and wishing you well in your continued recovery xx
Thank you Nicole, that is so kind of you xx
I’m sitting here with our 17 year old son who had his open heart surgery on March 28th. A big thank you to Benji for helping to explain the way he feels now that he’s at home! It is helpful to have that insight to maybe know how our son might be feeling as well. Sometimes it’s hard for a 17 year old to put into words how this experience has impacted him. Big hugs to you both!! Being their caretaker isn’t for the faint of heart either!❤
So so glad Benji's surgery went well and he's making a good recovery! This video brought back some incredibly raw emotions for me, my dad had open heart surgery a few years ago and watching you 'relief cry' after the phone call felt like watching myself!! It's a feeling like no other isn't it. Benji seems to have perked up so quickly, and you have been amazing with helping him too Brogan. So happy for you both xx
Firstly let me just say I’m so grateful that Benji is doing so well. My husband of 30 years was hospitalized during Covid 2021. He ended up having a stroke. I was home with Covid as well and wasn’t allowed to visit, obviously. Those were a dark 12 days. My best friend saved me by taking care of me best she could from a distance. My oldest son stepped in the parent role making decisions for my husband. Long story short it was a blessing for us both to learn who we can rely on when we can’t rely on each other, and to be grateful for every moment together. We’re both thriving now. He’s 99% recovered with just a small visual loss. Watching you share your journey Brogan was incredible. I cried when you broke down. I understand that feeling of both fear and relief. You also need to accept your positive role in Benji’s recovery. You’re so important to each other. That bond can be a miracle in times of true darkness. Sorry this is so long, what I’m really wanting to say is thank you for sharing pieces of your lives with us. Wishing you many more wonderful adventures together.
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Glad Benji’s surgery went well. The fact that Benji can still crack a joke and stay kind and positive through all this - like wow! What an incredible person he is. Wishing him all the best.
I have only just seen this video about Benji’s heart operation. Wow you covered everything so well & Brogan you had me to tears when you got so upset in the car. It’s such a worrying time when people are in hospital having ops & you can’t be there with them & waiting for them to come around so you can actually go & see them. You are both so loving & caring to one another. ❤❤I’m so pleased that all went well for Benji. I watched your wedding cruise & a couple of your other cruises which are so informative well done. ❤❤xx
Love that Benji still uses his incredible humour even in testing times ❤ what an inspiration, wishing him well in his recovery
I know, I was so surprised, he is a trooper!! xx
I’m 20 years old and have watched your videos for a long time, when I was 17 I experienced my first heart episode and ended up in resus having my heart stopped twice. Three years on I still struggle for answers/diagnosis, and one of my biggest fears that truly impacts my day to day life is that I will need a surgery like this. Watching this video has truly helped these nerves as I can see the miracle of modern medicine in real life. You will never know how much this video will help people and all I can say is thankyou so much, I’ll pray for your continued recovery!
My dad had a open heart surgery in Southampton hospital in 2019. Their cardiac and intensive care team is absolutely incredible ❤️
So glad to see Benji’s surgery went well and he is getting stronger day after day. Very brave of him to share his story and show the clips of him in hospital. hope this video is able to educate people.
I recently started following you both during your wedding cruise and got fully invested. Your relationship and obvious love reminds me so much of me and my fiancé. So I’ve went back to watch older vlogs including this. It made me cry… a lot. At how brave Benji is and how scared but brave you were for him Brogan. Such a lovely couple with a great outlook on life. Never change! ❤
I’m so happy Benji’s surgery was a success. I’ve had 8 surgeries myself, and one was an open abdominal surgery, so I understand how hard everything is. The best advice I can give to Benji is to listen to your body. It can do more than you think it can, but if you feel like you can’t, don’t. And try another day.
And cheers to Brogan for all that she does. This is a struggle for both of you, and as always, positive vibes your way. 💚
My husband is about to have a heart transplant. I can't tell you how much I needed this video. Thank you for the vulnerability & Benji's willingness to share. It helped so much
How emotional, so lovely to see Benji in recovery. Take it easy xx
The strength of you both is so admirable. So pleased to see Benji on the mend, what a bloomin trooper. Big love to you both ❤
I’m so glad everything went well, wishing Benji a speedy recovery
Brogan getting the good news in the car did me in, I ugly sobbed. I hope you are feeling so much better now Benji, hell of a thing to go through! Love you guys so much (not in a weird stalker way just a friend way :) that it hurt to see you hurt. Big hugs and lots of good healing xx
Thank you so so much, we really appreciate the love and support! xx
It's so brave of you two to share all this!! Sending ❤️
Omg Brogan you've got me crying 😭 I can't explain how happy I am for you both that it went so well!!! Sending all the healing vibes ❤
Such wonderful news! Cheers to you both 🎉
Oh god I’ve just watched this. Mr Sangh is the same surgeon who did my dads heart surgery, he’s a great man. He saved my dads life too
Wishing you a speedy recovery Benji! You got this! X
Such strength shown in this video, from you both. Seeing Benji in that much pain was heartbreaking, praying your hardest days are now over.
Sending love & strength to you both xx
Oh Brogan, I cried with relief along with you! So brave of you to share all of this and I hope benji keeps recovering at top speed. Sending you all lots of love xx
I stumbled upon your channel about a month or two ago and I am so glad I did. You two are such an inspiration.
Brogan, your strength and love for Benji shines through and through. I cried with you and could feel your relief that Benji's surgery went good and was successful.
I pray Benji continues to heal with no set backs and can't wait for more videos. ❤
I think you two are so, so brave. Wishing Benji a lot of strength and a smooth recovery!
Wishing you a speedy and healthy recovery !!!
What a Blessing. You two are amazing.
So glad to see Benji recovering so well. What a difficult experience for you both. Sending lots of love and a speedy recovery x
So glad you're on the mend, Benji! Praying for you both!
So great to see you on the mend Benji - these are the moments in life that make you appreciate all the great things that are to come!
Congratulations benj (and brogan) for getting through such a traumatic time! As a physiotherapist myself, I can appreciate what benj has been through as I have helped many recover from the same surgery. I know you’ve still got lots of recovering to do but you should be really proud of yourself! Hope your both doing well both physically and mentally.
All the best and thank you for the video! Would be a great video for other patients to watch xx
Incredible video
So glad to see you recovering well you’ve been through a lot I was in tears watching here’s to a speedy recovery ❤
Well done Benji!!! Hope every day is getting better for you ❤
So so pleased for benji, you have both been so brave through this time, get well soon benji… your in safe hands with brogan ❤
Thank you so much to you and Benji for sharing something so raw! I’m glad benji okay! And hope he has a speedy recovery!
So I was in tears with you. The relief was palpable ❤
Good to see you doing so well benji. Sending you all good wishes for a speedy recovery and happy healthy rest of 2023. X
Wow such an emotional video, I was crying with you! It's so good to see Benji on the mend x
You and Benji are two incredible humans. Thank you to Benji for sharing his surgery. I'm crying happy tears for you ❤
I’m so happy to hear that Benji is through the surgery and recovering! ❤️
So pleased for you both! ♥️
What a roller coaster for both of you. Your love for each other shines so bright. Well done Benji for getting through it. Much love. Xxx
What a hard hitting watch! Very brave to share- wishing Benji all the love and health xxx
Delighted to hear that Benji is doing well. I’ll be keeping both of you in my thoughts and wishing for a speedy full recovery ❤
Glad to see you're getting better everyday Benji you have a great support team around you. Rest and recover! 💜
Such a brave and honest blog from you both. So brave to share warts and all. Good luck on your recovery Benji x
I’m so glad the surgery went well! Wishing Benji a speedy recovery!
Glad you’re doing better and are at home, Benj! Glad it was a success! We are keeping you guys in our prayers! Sending you loads of love!
Thank you for the update. I’m so glad Benji is doing well. It was interesting to see the journey. Sending lots of love x
So glad he’s doing well! Continued prayers for his healing!!🙏🏻
Lots of thoughts and prayers for a continued speedy recovery.
It's so good to see Benji doing so well. Sending you both lots of love.
Big hugs your way!! Soo good seeing yoi up again!!!
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Benji is so brave and so brave for sharing this, sending love to you both!! ❤
This was such a vulnerable, inspirational watch. Your love for eachother really shines through. I can’t believe how quickly Benji progressed so soon after surgery, what a trooper! Brogan you were so strong too, watching you break down with relief got to me! So happy it went well and that you’re both taking it easy. Thank you for sharing 💛
So pleased to see Benji is making such a great recovery. You've both been through a lot, take care of yourselves x
So glad you made it through your surgery and were gracious enough to share your experiences for others.
We wish you a successful recovery. We love you both!
I’m so happy and relieved that this big operation is behind you both. Wishing Benji a smooth and speedy recovery. Lots of love to you both. ❤
What a time you have had. Continued prayers for your recovery. Sending hugs.
Sending you positive thoughts! 💜
Sending love and prayers, just watching the video, you got this Benji ❤️🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing...the generosity, bravery and spirit of you both is so wonderful to witness. Looking forward to your full recovery and your life continuing on as it should. Xx
I cried through this video it was so heartfelt & close to home. Glad Benji is home & recovering well x
Great to see you are on the mend take it easy and sending lots of hugs to you and Brogan on your road to recovery. Xx
Sending you both big hugs. Love your channel Brogan and watching this journey has been emotional. All the best for the future Benji. Thank you for sharing your story❤xx
Oh bless him I cried for you both honestly you both have been incredible through this I send all my love and wishes to you both and wish benji a speedy recovery xx
You both rule so much!! And you are both so brave to be going through this so young. Such an inspiration!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for being willing to share this. I've been thinking about you guys, sending good vibes, thinking good thoughts your way for the past several months, wondering and holding thumbs!!
So glad that Benji is doing well!! Sending good vibes for a complete recovery!
Oh benji. You deserve everything good that happens to you. You are so obviously kind and sweet. Bless you and your family. Love you guys!!!!
What an absolute rollercoaster of a year for you both. Thank you for sharing this, I’m sure that it wasn’t easy for either of you. Sending you both love and I hope that Benji’s recovery goes smoothly x
Thank you for sharing your experience and being so honest. Good luck with the recovery Benji and well done Brogan for being a great support for him you are a superhero!
Thank you for sharing your journey with us Benji!!! Glad to see you are getting better!!!!
so glad it’s all over. Lots of love to you both xxx
Overwhelming watch this one, so brave of you both to share. I shed some tears with you, and I'm wishing Benji as speedy recovery. Lots of love xxx
This was such a vulnerable watch - thank you Brogan and Benji for sharing this raw and real part of life. I’m so pleased you are now at home recovering - I have donated directly to the charity mentioned and hope it goes a long way in helping others in Benji’s position. Lots of love to you both xx
That is so kind of you Katy - thank you so so much xxx
So glad that Benji's surgery went well and that he's recovering. Lots of love and wishes to you both.
So so SO happy Benji is on the mend. Thank you for sharing your journeys. Hugs to you both.
Brave of you both sharing your experience with us your doing so well benji xx
Get well ❤️🩹 soon Benji I hope you have a speedy recovery!
This video was so open, honest and brave. I hope Benji has a good further recovery and thank you for sharing this with us! Love to you both ❤
Thank you for sharing your story with courage and vulnerability! Hope your recovery is going well, God Bless You!!! ❤️🙏🏼
Thank you so much for sharing this. Onwards and upwards now. ❤️
Sending lots of love to you and Benji. He’s so brave for sharing his surgery journey with others and we are all cheering him on through recovery! ❤
Thank you for sharing this journey, I’m sure it wasn’t easy. Happy to see Benji doing better!! Sending all the healing thoughts his way!
Sending up many prayers for you, Benji, and for Brogan. You look good and I know you will continue to grow stronger each day. Brogan, you are a gem. God bless you both!
This had me going through so many emotions! So glad that it went well so glad Benji is healing
This was an emotional watch. You are both so incredibly brave. Brogan, I can't imagine the wait and the emotion until you heard how it all went. Benji, I wish you a speedy recovery, as it seems you are recovering so well already and to a healthy future ahead of you!
How strong and resilient both of you are to have gone through such an ordeal and then to to have relived it in order to share it with all of us. You are both real inspirations and worthy of all the love and best wishes shown here. Happy birthday, Brogan and a speedy recovery, Benji. Lots of love xx
So happy to hear that everything went well! I have watched you for years and I have grown to love you both. You are both amazing people.
This was incredibly gut wrenching and vulnerable. Thank you for sharing. Brogan I cried when you cried in your car. I am in awe of both of you, your courage and strength is inspiring. Benji rest up and I wish you all the speediest recovery, brogan you are amazing and so real. You are both salt of the earth and we are so privileged to be able to see some of your most private moments. It’s not lost on any of us who adore and support you from afar xxxx
So happy for you Benji! Praying for a speedy recovery, sending good thoughts and vibes your way. Praying for you as well Brogan. It's not easy supporting a loved one who is dealing with an issue like this. Many blessings to the two of you!!
It is SO brave of the two of you to take such a difficult moment in your lives and share it with the world. I'm certain this video will help others. I'm sending you and your family's my best wishes for your continued recovery. Looking forward to many more years of great content from you both.
You are both so lucky to have each other!! Wishing Benji a speedy recovery!!
Wow, thank you for sharing such a vulnerable video. I absolutely cried along with you Brogan! I'm so glad that everything went well & that Benji is well on the road to recovery.