WATCH: Gary Valenciano getting better after heart surgery

MANILA, Philippines – Gary Valenciano said he was “getting better day by day,” days after a heart bypass surgery on Sunday, May 6.

In an Instagram video posted on May 8, Tuesday, the 53-year-old singer said: “I’m getting better day by day. And one of these babalik din ako sa (I’ll be back in) ASAP,  babalik din ako sa (I’ll be back in) Your Face Sounds Familiar and Tawag ng Tanghalan. Paminsan-minsan siguro mag-aabsent just to make sure that I’m in good shape (I guess I’ll be absent every now and then just to make sure that I’m in good shape).” 

Gary said that the doctors are happy with how he’s doing and he’s just resting for the moment. 

“Still, some way to go ’til I get back to tip top shape. To all who have prayed for me, I thank you from the bottom of this new heart of mine. God bless you more,” he captioned the video.

Still some way to go til I get back to tip top shape. To all who have prayed for me I thank you from the bottom of this new heart of mine. God bless you you more. Ok time fir me to rest again k? IU

A post shared by Gary Valenciano (@garyvalenciano) on May 7, 2018 at 9:17pm PDT

Gary underwent surgery after discovering a problem in 95 percent of a small portion of his left main coronary artery during a doctor’s check-up. The singer, who has type 1 diabetes, said then that his heart was alright except for the left part. 

(Editor’s note: We’ve corrected the details of Gary Valenciano’s diagnosis, as relayed to us by his family.)

His children — Paolo, Gab, and Kiana have shown support as he recovers, posting their special moments with him on their social media accounts. 

There are no words to describe what it feels like to perform with this man. Until today, it still leaves me breathless and inspired. This is but a small compilation of the hundreds of performances throughout our lifetime, and many more to come. Imagine, the doctors and specialists say once he recovers, he will be twice or thrice the man he once was. SCARY! With that said, hurry up Papa! The world stage is waiting! Love you!!! @garyvalenciano

A post shared by Gabriel Valenciano (@gabvalenciano) on May 6, 2018 at 11:27pm PDT

Superman

A post shared by Kiana (@kianavee) on May 6, 2018 at 5:12am PDT

Focus on Christ and he will help you walk on water @garyvalenciano

A post shared by Paolo Valenciano (@paolovalenciano) on May 6, 2018 at 9:57am PDT

– Rappler.com