Boebert undergoes emergency surgery to remove blood clot – Washington Examiner

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) recently underwent emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from her leg, according to a statement from her campaign.

The Colorado Republican was admitted to the UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies on Monday afternoon, after “experiencing severe swelling in her upper left leg.” She was diagnosed with May-Thurner Syndrome after a blood clot was found.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) smiles before the first Republican primary debate for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District on Jan. 25, 2024, in Fort Lupton, Colorado. Boebert underwent surgery on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Colorado for a blood clot in her leg and is expected to make a full recovery. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

“We successfully performed surgery on the Congresswoman this morning and expect her to make a full recovery,” the statement quoted Dr. Rebecca Bade as saying. “Patients with May-Thurner Syndrome who undergo the procedure to restore blood flow are able to live and work just as they have in the past after a brief recovery.”

Boebert gave a quote thanking the staff members at the hospital for their work and said she would soon return to work.

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“I want to thank Dr. Rebecca Bade and the entire team at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies for their great care and providing helpful insight on my recent diagnosis,” Boebert said. “I’m looking forward to making a full recovery and getting back to Congress to continue fighting for Colorado.”

No long-term health effects are expected, according to the statement.