NBA champions and “Survivor” competitor Scott Pollard “feel awakened and great” a day after a heart transplant, his wife said on social media on Saturday.
“Scott has a new heart!” Don Pollard posted on X on Friday night, earlier known as Twitter. “Surgery went well and I have been told that the heart is big, powerful and an ideal fit! Now on the important part of recovery.”
He posted an update on Saturday, which wrote: “Look who is awake and looks great! The breathing tube came out early this morning and started jokes and singing,” I left my heart in San Fran-Neshville. ” We are all amazed at the recovery of Scott so far! ,
Scott has a new heart! Surgery went well and I have been told that the heart is big, powerful and an ideal fit! Now on the important part of recovery. Thanks to all for continuous prayer and support, but most, the donor, the deepest thanks to our hero. @Scotpollard31
– Don Pollard (@Dawnmpulad) 17 February, 2024
Pollard, who turned 49 on Monday, required a transplantation due to damage to his heart from the virus caught in 2021, triggering a genetic status, which she knew because he killed his father at the age of 54, when Scott was 16. Complex attempts to find a donor with a heart to fit their 6-foot-11, 260-pound body of Pollard-shaped complex efforts.
Earlier on Friday, Don Pollard posted that a heart was found.
“it’s go time!” He posted on X.
Pollard was the first round of draft pickle of 1997, helping Kansas to reach NCAA Sweet 16 in four straight sessions. He was a useful big man from the bench for an NBA career who spread to 11 years and five teams. He played 55 seconds in a trip to Cleveland Cavalers in the NBA final in 2007, and won the next year with Boston Celtics despite a season-ending ankle injury.
Pollard retired after that season, then dubbed in broadcast and acting. He was a contestant in the 32nd season of “Survivor”, where he was voted with eight castway in 27 days.
Pollard made public with his position last month and began the process of listing himself at transplant centers. He was admitted for intensive care at the Vendorbilat University Medical Center on 7 February.
“I am living here until I get the heart,” he said in a text message to the Associated Press from his hospital room in Nashville, Tennessee. “My heart has become weak. (Doctors) agree that this heart is my best shot to get quickly.”