Pelosi Undergoes Successful Hip Replacement Surgery
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 84, recently underwent hip replacement surgery after sustaining an injury during a Congressional delegation visit to Luxembourg. The fall occurred while taking a group photo with lawmakers commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, Fox News reported.
Pelosi’s spokesperson, Ian Krager, confirmed that the surgery was successful and reported that she is now recovering well.
“Earlier this morning, Speaker Emerita Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement and is well on the mend,” Krager said in a statement, extending Pelosi’s gratitude, per the outlet. “Speaker Pelosi is grateful to U.S. military staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center at Landstuhl Army Base and medical staff at Hospital Kirchberg in Luxembourg for their excellent care and kindness.”
As part of her recovery, Pelosi also expressed appreciation for the outpouring of prayers and well wishes she received from constituents and colleagues alike, and also reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for quality healthcare access for all Americans.
“Speaker Pelosi is enjoying the overwhelming outpouring of prayers and well wishes and is ever determined to ensure access to quality health care for all Americans,” he added.
On Friday, Pelosi was hospitalized for evaluation and treatment following her injury during the official event in Luxembourg.
“While traveling with a bipartisan Congressional delegation in Luxembourg to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi sustained an injury during an official engagement and was admitted to the hospital for evaluation,” Krager, said in a statement at the time.
Images of Pelosi and fellow lawmakers were shared to the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg’s X account prior to the surgery.
“We welcome NASA [Administrator] Bill Nelson and Members of Congress to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in Luxembourg and Belgium,” the post read.
The embassy’s post continued: “The sacrifices of brave WWII soldiers echo from the past, reminding us that each generation must continue the fight for freedom and democracy.”
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