Governor Kay Ivey is “recovering very well” after undergoing a lung fluid removal procedure at Baptist South this week.
Ivey was being monitored this week at Baptist South in Montgomery after undergoing a minor procedure to remove fluid pushing against one of her lungs.
“Governor Kay Ivey has returned back to the Governor’s Mansion following her successful procedure at Baptist Medical Center South. The fluid that previously pressed against her lung has been 100% percent removed and cleared, and she will have no short or long-term challenges related to this issue,” Gina Maiola, a spokesperson for Ivey said on Thursday. “As mentioned in the original update, the governor remained at Baptist South following her short procedure. Throughout her two-night stay, she remained engaged in the ongoing legislative process, as well as other regular business and current events.”
Maiola added, “Governor Ivey thanks the doctors, nurses and staff at Baptist South for their capable, efficient and professional work. The governor is also extremely grateful to the people of Alabama for their outpouring of support. She is thankful for their prayers and enjoyed their many messages of well-wishes. She plans to work from the Mansion this afternoon and through the weekend and looks forward to being back at the Capitol next week.”
Ivey, 81, is term-limited from seeking re-election as governor in 2026.
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