The Globo actor opens up after discovering the disease in an advanced stage: “Everything will be fine”

The Globo actor opens up after discovering the disease in an advanced stage: “Everything will be fine”


Actor and comedian Welder Rodrigues spoke to Fantástico after being diagnosed with an advanced disease

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The actor and comedian Rodrigues welderknown for his roles in TVGloborecently had to deal with a major scare in double doses. After undergoing heart surgery, the artist was also diagnosed with diabetes. During a chat with Renata Capucci node Fantastic This Sunday (11/10), Welder issued an important warning and shared updates on his health.

Unexpected discovery

He described how unexpected the discovery was: “It was a sequence of luck, right? I had muscle pain, under the rib, on the left side. I went to the doctor, had the CT scan and then [ouvi]: ‘Your heart is clogged.'” The cardiologist Rizek Hajjar explained the gravity of the situation: “The obstructions had reached 60% and 80% of the lumen of the artery [por onde o sangue passa]. The greatest risk was a serious heart attack, a more complex situation and even cardiac arrest.”

After undergoing revascularization surgery, Welder revealed that he is now recovering at home. Despite the scare, early diagnosis and effective treatment brought relief and hope to the comedian. He stressed the importance of paying attention to the body’s signals and seeking medical help quickly.

New diagnosis

In addition to the heart problem, Welder He was also diagnosed with diabetes, which required new treatments and changes to his routine. “Next to my computer, there was a jar of gummies. My extremities were numb. Everyone knows what’s good and what’s bad! You just have to stop and think about what you’re eating. I recalculated the safe route! I went home the day I found out I had diabetes, I went to the candy cabinet and did a garbage ritual.

Rodrigues welderwho played the charismatic Sabá Bodo in the soap opera Sertao SeaHe has faced other health problems in the past, including wearing a prosthetic leg due to a tumor on his femur and a stroke he suffered in 1996.

The actor remains confident

Even in the face of adversity, Welder Maintains a positive and confident attitude: “I obey my body and I’m dying to go on stage. But, since I do a lot of physical work on stage, I wait until my body is 100%. Doing physiotherapy is extremely important! Sometimes you think: ‘This is not nothing’, but it’s changing a lot. Leg lifts and a breathing exercise are very important.”

He also reinforced the role of optimism in recovery: “Obviously heart problems are complicated, but talking about them in a light-hearted way also helps those who are experiencing the same moment: ‘Everything will be fine! Trust in science!’ Your head is very important during the process and we will go together.”

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