Introduction
Recent break/heart surgery
Q Hi Antonio! Thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to do this interview; it is my pleasure and privilege to ask you some questions.
Allow me to start by asking a question or two about your health. Recently, you had undergone heart surgery. In a video of yours, you mentioned it is a heart valve replacement. From what I have figured, it is a “routine” surgery, but whenever someone relatively young requires heart surgery, it makes everyone worry. Would you mind sharing which cause requires a heart valve replacement surgery, and how did you realize you might need one?
A In my case, it was a birth defect. My valve never fully developed, and I knew it would have to be taken care of one day. When they told me I needed surgery, it wasn't that big of a surprise.
Q How did the operation go? Considering the current situation with the COVID, I imagine it is not the best time to get “sick” in any sense of the word. Did precautionary measures make your stay in the hospital more difficult (was anyone able to visit you, for example?).
A The hospital's actual stay was very pleasant, and we were not really "bothered" by COVID. We were not allowed ever to leave our floor. But all the tests and examinations leading to the surgery were a bit annoying as I had to get tested every time, and they don't do tests in my hometown, so it was always time-consuming
Q Okay, I think that does it with medicine-based questions. Time to switch to more cheerful topics! After the surgery, you continued going strong with your YouTube channel, and you have also recently crossed 900k subscribers. Do you feel proud
