Jess Wright has thanked fans for their support after revealing her two-year-old son Presley has been diagnosed with a rare congenital heart condition called bicuspid aortic valve. The former TOWIE star, 38, shared that her son will require open heart surgery at least twice in his life.
In an emotional Instagram post, Wright explained that the condition, which affects 1 per cent of the population, means Presley has only two leaflets in his aortic valve instead of three. This affects blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body and requires close monitoring.
Wright, who shares Presley with husband William Lee-Kemp, said the diagnosis a few months ago hit her harder than anything she had experienced. She added that despite the shock, she counts them as lucky for catching the condition early and having access to excellent medical professionals.
Presley’s heart will be monitored every 8 to 12 weeks, with intervention needed when necessary. Wright hopes to keep him as healthy as possible so that he can be older when he undergoes surgery. She also plans to support the Brompton Fountain children’s charity.
Wright's brother is television presenter Mark Wright. She concluded by sending love to other parents of children with health problems, vowing to do everything she can for her son.
