JUST IN: Lauren Boebert Undergoes Major Surgery

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) underwent surgery earlier this week to mitigate a blood clot. Following the procedure, the Congresswoman was diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome, a rare condition that disrupts blood flow.

The Republican representative was admitted to UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado, after she had experienced significant swelling in her upper left leg, according to a statement from her campaign on Tuesday.

“Yesterday afternoon, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert was admitted to UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland after experiencing severe swelling in her upper left leg. After undergoing a CT Scan, doctors found an acute blood clot and diagnosed her with May-Thurner Syndrome, which is a rare condition that disrupts blood flow. An exact cause is unknown, but dehydration, travel, and extended periods of sitting have all been identified as potential factors in causing symptoms of May-Thurner Syndrome. Women between the ages of 20 and 45 who have given birth are also more likely to have May-Thurner Syndrome,” the statement read in part.

Boebert’s campaign further stated that a surgery was scheduled and completed where a stent was inserted into the Congresswoman’s leg to improve blood flow. The message noted that there were no complications in the surgery.

“Doctors recommended and scheduled a surgery, which was successfully completed this morning, to remove the clot and insert a stent that will address the Congresswoman’s symptoms. After taking time to rest as recommended by doctors, she is expected to make a full recovery with no significant concerns for her long-term health and no hindrance to her ability to perform her duties as a Congresswoman,” the statement added.

The Colorado Republican further expressed her gratitude for the medical team which provided her care. “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,” said Boebert. “I’m looking forward to making a full recovery and getting back to Congress to continue fighting for Colorado.”

Dr. Bade explained the success of the operation and the expectation for Boebert to move forward with no complications after a period of brief recovery. “We successfully performed surgery on the Congresswoman this morning and expect her to make a full recovery,” said Bade. “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.”

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