Swifties can relax as Taylor Swift‘s dad is thriving amid his recovery from a recent heart surgery. 

The sensational singer made waves last month after sources revealed her father, Scott Swift, underwent quintuple bypass surgery. The news sparked a wave of concern from fans; however, the patriarch is in good health.

Taylor Swift raved about her dad during a recent appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast. She shared that Scott is not only faring well, but he immediately bounced back after the operation.

Taylor reflected on Scott’s amazing reaction to his successful quintuple bypass surgery while speaking on the “New Heights” podcast. The program hosted by her boyfriend and his brother, Jason Kelce, captured her telling fans that her dad transformed into a comedian after the procedure.

She recalled him being in high spirits and cracking jokes, noting he claimed he had five blockages in his heart because he came from a very competitive family. Travis echoed similar sentiments about Scott’s jovial nature, claiming he seemed like his old self despite being at 75% in his recovery.

Jason agreed, noting Taylor’s dad appeared healthy and energetic when they spoke over FaceTime recently. The singer, per TMZ, added that she honored Scott by building his shower chair and walker, like he used to make her toys and swing sets.

Taylor explained on the podcast that Scott needed a quintuple bypass surgery after doctors discovered he had five blockages in his heart following a resting stress test. News of her father’s condition first made waves in July, with The Blast covering the story.

Sources shared that the quintuple operation saw the Swift clan rallying by Scott’s side, with Taylor, her mother, and brother, offering emotional support.

The patriarch’s surgery was reportedly not linked to a previous heart attack but just something he needed to get done. The quintuple bypass is performed on patients with blockages in the major arteries that supply the heart with blood.

Regimen Healthcare explained that the procedure involves taking blood vessels from a part of the body and transplanting them into the affected heart vessels to reroute the blood supply and bypass the blocked arteries.

The Swift family began in 1998 when Scott tied the knot with Andrea. The couple welcomed Taylor a year later, while her younger brother, Austin, arrived in March 1992. They grew up on a 15-acre Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania before the family relocated to Nashville.

The move stemmed from the growth of Taylor’s music career as she had just signed a deal with Sony at 14. She made her splashy debut as a country act in 2006 at the Grand Ole Opry, with her parents playing a significant role in her success.

Taylor once credited her mom for driving her to Nashville to kick-start her career and even promoting her music by sharing demos with the public. Scott also supported his children’s dreams, recalling in an interview that Taylor started singing from a young age.

During a recent interview, Travis got candid about his blossoming relationship with Taylor. The Blast reported that he expressed happiness over his status as his girlfriend’s “plus one” to events, stressing that he time he spent with her meant the world to him.

“When you see me hanging out at the US Open with Taylor, it may look like the two of us are partying,” he noted. “But I’m just enjoying the fun of being at this really cool event that I always wanted to go to with the person that I love.”

Travis added that he loved being “a fan” in that moment, noting it felt even better when Taylor was his plus one on the football field. The Kansas City Chiefs star patted himself on the back for making his girlfriend a football fan; however, her appearance at his games did not sit right with some NFL lovers.

The criticism Taylor has received for frequently supporting Travis at his football games was not lost on her. The Blast shared that she poked fun at the negative reactions to her appearances on her recent podcast appearance.

Taylor called out the “male sports fans” on Travis’s show, joking that these men needed more of her. Several NFL lovers have bashed the singer for allegedly ruining the sport with her game appearances.

In 2023, the NFL responded to the criticisms, stressing that Taylor was frequently showcased on the Jumbotron as part of a broader marketing strategy. The league assured fans that they were still “focused on the game, our players, and a variety of other initiatives.”

Here’s to hoping Taylor Swift’s dad stays healthy.