Several athletes are sending sympathies to former Jamaica world 100m champion Yohan Blake, who recovering after emergency surgery to remove his appendix.
The Deagu 2011 world 100m champion did the surgery in Kingston, Jamaica, earlier this week. According to reports, Yohan Blake complained of severe stomach pain and was rushed to the hospital.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle were among the first to send encouraging words to Yohan Blake.
โGod is good. Glad youโre doing well! ๐๐พโ wrote Fraser-Pryce.
โSpeedy recoveryย @yohanblakeย ๐๐ฟ big up yourself โ๐ฟ๐๐ฟ,โ said Gayle.
Warren Weir, who was third behind Bolt and Blake in London 2012, wrote: โGet well soon, bro ๐๐พโ
Jamaicaโs most decorated sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown said, โget well soon ๐๐พโ while Shanieka Ricketts, the Doha 2019 triple jump silver medallist, also added, โget well soonย @yohanblakeย ๐๐พ๐๐พโ
Blake, the London 2012 sprint double silver medal winner behind Usain Bolt, spoke but didnโt say much about the surgery.
โA lot of people see you, they would say anything, but they donโt know what youโre going through. But with God, all things are possible, and I give God thanks for being here today and for saving me each and every day!ย
Blake went on to thank his girlfriend Laura for being there for him throughout his tough times. He described her as his โrockโ and added, โI LOVE her dearly; She has been there by my side. She hasnโt left me once even when the doctor said to go home, she was by my side. Also, to everyone who wishes me well, I just want to say thanks. Life can come at you unexpectedly, so thank you Lord, thank you God!โ
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Speedy recovery Yohan…
Speedy recovery in Jesus name ๐
Get well soon champ, Godspeed.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Yohan
You need to marry her
Wow! Get well soon…
Get well soon. You never know what tomorrow brings
Get well soon son. Blood coverage and speedy recoverage ๐๐๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ
Get well soon champion. God bless you.
So sorry about your condition and I’m happy that you didn’t die out there on the track.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and more blessings.
MORE FIRE ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ฒ MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS,GUIDE AND STRENGTHEN YOU YOHAN BLAKE ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฒโค๐ง๐ธ
Get well soon champ I am praying for you
Wishing for you a speedy recovery
Good well soon Yohan. Your contribution to track and field is greatly appreciated by your fans all over the world.
Speedy recovery Yohan in Jesus name ๐