If you've watched the news in Grand Rapids, then there's a good chance you've seen the familiar face of Robb Westaby.

Credit: Canva / Rob Westaby via Facebook
Credit: Canva / Rob Westaby via Facebook
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He's been at FOX 17 since 2008, covering traffic and news as part of the FOX 17 Morning Show.

But West Michigan viewers have noticed his recent absence and are wondering where he went.

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Turns out, just like the traffic he covers on weekday mornings, his personal life recently had an unexpected detour.

Fox 17 Morning Show Member Robb Westaby To Have Heart Surgery

Earlier this week Robb Westaby gave an update on where he's been.

Westaby said that he's been off the air at Fox 17 since early January because he's been having different tests done that have lead to the decision that he needs to have heart bypass surgery.

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What Is Heart Bypass Surgery

According to the Mayo Clinic, Coronary artery bypass surgery, also known as CABG or heart bypass surgery, is a procedure to improve blood flow to the heart muscle when coronary arteries become blocked or narrowed due to plaque buildup.

The surgery involves creating a new path for blood to flow around the blocked portion of the artery using a healthy blood vessel taken from another part of the body, typically the leg, arm, or chest.

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When Will Robb Westaby Return To Fox 17

With the surgery scheduled for Friday, January 31st, Westaby will be off the air for at least several weeks as he rests and recovers.

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