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Barbara Bush Recovering from Abdominal Procedure
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ABC News' Kate Barrett and Gina Sunseri Report: Former First Lady Barbara Bush remains in intensive care Wednesday evening after undergoing abdominal surgery for an ulcer overnight.
The former First Lady's doctor said it's standard protocol to remain in intensive care after the procedure and said she will remain there for at least another 24 hours. She will be in the hospital for at least week, receiving IV antibiotics.
Former President Bush is still with his wife at Houston's Methodist Hospital.
Dr. Pat Reardon also said Wednesday evening that the former President and Mrs. Bush came straight to the emergency room. He determined she needed surgery for her ulcer immediately.
The doctor said she is doing very well, her vital signs are stable and she is visiting with family. Barbara Bush was joking with her doctor when she woke up from the surgery and told him the pain was worse than childbirth.
A statement released by the hospital this morning said the former First Lady "underwent routine, laparoscopic surgery Tuesday night to correct a perforated ulcer."
"During the procedure last night, surgeons cleansed her abdominal area, then patched and closed a one-centimeter hole in Mrs. Bush's stomach, caused by the ulcer," the statement said. "Mrs. Bush is expected to be discharged from the hospital next week."
While pardoning turkeys this morning at the White House, President Bush included his mother's health in his list of things for which he is grateful this Thanksgiving, saying "I'm grateful for the fact that my mother is doing well." A round of applause greeted his mention of his mother.
First Lady Laura Bush likewise told "Good Morning America" this morning, "She's doing great. George and I talked to both President Bush and Barbara Bush last night while they were in the hospital. They were doing very well then. This morning, we didn't call them because we were afraid we got up too early and would wake them up too early. But the White House doctor did talk to Barbara Bush's doctor and she's doing very well. We're really thankful."
Barbara Bush was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday evening, where she was undergoing tests for abdominal pains, a staffer for former President George H.W. Bush told ABC News. Dr. Reardon said Wednesday that the ulcer was caught very early. The surgery lasted several hours and ended at 2:00am ET.
The former first couple have a home in Houston.
UPDATE (Thursday 1:37p.m.ET): Mrs. Bush was just moved out of intensive care and into a regular private room.
UPDATE: (Thursday 5:00p.m.ET): Methodist Hospital says Mrs. Bush is resting comfortably. She is
watching the UT-Texas A&M game with her husband and other family members in her room.
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Hope all is well with Mrs Bush
Posted by: Bonita | Nov 26, 2008 12:21:38 PM
We are thankful for the success of Mrs. Bush's treatment, and we pray for a speedy recovery.
Posted by: betty | Nov 26, 2008 12:32:37 PM
who? - you're a classy person.
Posted by: jb7508 | Nov 26, 2008 12:34:25 PM
Get well soon...
Posted by: CC | Nov 26, 2008 12:34:52 PM
OUR PRAYERS ARE THAT YOU STAY IN GOOD HEALTH, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR HOUSE HOLD.
MRS T. POPE
Posted by: Tillie | Nov 26, 2008 12:36:51 PM
Perhaps the stress of knowing her son has single handedly destroyed the economy of the United states of America has proved to much for poor Barbara
Posted by: Chris Linthwaite | Nov 26, 2008 12:37:29 PM
A fine lady. So sorry she had to undergo abdominal surgery just before Thanksgiving, but here's hoping she has a swift recovery.
Posted by: Eleonora27 | Nov 26, 2008 12:49:48 PM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Posted by: andie | Nov 26, 2008 12:50:42 PM
please! that only explains that you have no class.
Posted by: mclaw | Nov 26, 2008 12:53:13 PM
Chris , please tell us your not that stuped.
my book reads,"if the world hates you,remember they hated me first"
Also his own people did not recieve h
him, our president PROCLAIMED TO THE WORLD TO BE A CHRISTEAN, unbelievers have come against him with hatred. but He shall over come.
Posted by: Tillie | Nov 26, 2008 12:53:34 PM
I'd have ulcers too if I had a son like hers.
Posted by: oreilly | Nov 26, 2008 1:01:10 PM
Sorry - the first thing that comes to mind regarding Barbara Bush is her horrible comment right after Hurricane Katrina about how the victims were better off after the hurricane in their new (displaced) environment.
Wish her the best but she is nobody to admire - her husband and her son were two of the worst presidents in history.
Posted by: ch | Nov 26, 2008 1:09:02 PM
best wishes I had a kidney removed and I bet you I stayed in the hospital alot less time than you will. Don't you just love they way the health situation is handled. it really stinks for the less fortunate.
Posted by: jaucoin | Nov 26, 2008 1:10:36 PM
She spawned the likes of George and Jebb Bush may God have mercy on her.
Posted by: Hege! | Nov 26, 2008 1:12:46 PM
I am sure she doesn't have to worry about her medical bills being paid...
Posted by: Hege! | Nov 26, 2008 1:13:24 PM
Sorry - the first thing that comes to mind regarding Barbara Bush is her horrible comment right after Hurricane Katrina about how the victims were better off after the hurricane in their new (displaced) environment.
Wish her the best but she is nobody to admire - her husband and her son were two of the worst presidents in history
Posted by: ch | Nov 26, 2008 1:24:25 PM
Just remember when you stand before
God on judgement day - the mercy you
showed others here on earth is the
mercy he will show you!! Get well
Mrs. Bush.
Posted by: Kara Bartee | Nov 26, 2008 1:30:47 PM
I hope Mrs. Bush recovers completely. She is one of only two First Ladies I respect and admire. The other is her daughter-in-law.
Posted by: sandalwood | Nov 26, 2008 1:31:41 PM
I wish I could reach right into the screen, and slap the hell out of some of the idiots using this thread to be hateful and make a political statement. Boy, I bet you guys are a lot of fun to be around most of the time. To Barbara: Have a speedy recovery and have a great thanksgiving, god willing.
Posted by: Bigmikey | Nov 26, 2008 1:34:28 PM
You people are uninformed and making crude remarks shows your stupidity. A President does not have the power you all seem to think he does, he only signs the bills after the Congress, Representatives, etc make proposals and then it goes to him for his signature. You are all rude crude and socially unacceptable, hope someone burns your pc.
Posted by: Dorothy Helland | Nov 26, 2008 1:41:00 PM
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