Pregnant influencer's heart stopped for 80 minutes during life-saving surgery in Austin, Texas

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Pregnant influencer Leah Jay underwent surgery where her heart was stopped for 80 minutes to replace a heart valve infected by strep bacteria. The procedure, initially for a blood clot, became a complex heart surgery after doctors discovered a severe infection. Her husband reported the surgery went well, with positive signs for her heart and the baby. Jay is experiencing significant pain due to the blood clot in her leg, impacting her mobility. The couple is expecting their second child in July 2026.


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