Posted on 05/14/2018 12:23:37 PM PDT by ethom
First lady Melania Trump underwent kidney surgery Monday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center near Washington, DC, according to a statement from her office.
Trump had been experiencing an issue with her kidney that her office described as benign but requiring medical attention.
"This morning, first lady Melania Trump underwent an embolization procedure to treat a benign kidney condition. The procedure was successful and there were no complications," the first lady's communications director, Stephanie Grisham, said in a statement.
"Mrs. Trump is at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and will likely remain there for the duration of the week. The first lady looks forward to a full recovery so she can continue her work on behalf of children everywhere," Grisham wrote.
Trump, who turned 48 last month, entered Walter Reed in nearby Bethesda, Maryland, on Monday morning and is expected to remain hospitalized for several days following the operation, according to the statement.
She is the first US first lady to undergo such a serious medical procedure while in the White House since Nancy Reagan had a mastectomy in October 1987. Rosalynn Carter underwent surgery to remove a benign lump from her breast in April 1977. Weeks after Betty Ford became first lady, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy in September 1974.
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Probably because it was easiest to secure.
God speed
They may have spotted something(A benign tumor or something like that) and removed it. A few years ago my cousin found out accidentally(He had zero symptoms) he had early stage kidney cancer..they removed the tumor and he’s been fine ever since. Whatever they found on Melania’s kidney Im glad they found it early and took care of it
They’ll blame POTUS somehow.
Prayers for a speedy and complete recovery.
Now Harry Reid too (cancer)!
Prayers for the quick recovery of our First Lady !
Hopefully VP Pence can take some of the strain for today and tomorrow to allow OUR PRESIDENT to be with his wife !
Suspect it has a high security wing with better care than the rest of RW.
Prayers up for our beautiful FLOTUS.
SEND GET-WELL CARDS
Show her she is loved
You must be referring to the original and now closed Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Georgia Avenue in Washington, DC, as “...socialist rat-infested hell-hole....” It is/was ‘socialist’ as any other DoD hospital is.
The current Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is a combination of the old Bethesda Naval Medical Center and several new hospital buildings built on the Bethesda Navy facility. The original Naval Medical Center has been completely renovated. Both my wife and I have received excellent treatment there.
And as the dependent wife of the Commander in Chief of all US military forces, she is authorized treatment at Walter Reed NMMC, as is her husband.
God bless and be well, Mrs. Trump.
Amen.
5.56mm
Hey, I know people who work there. My hats off to them, trying to deal with the system.
It was only a few years ago that WR was called out for having unacceptable rat infestation. During Uhbama.
Many people say they get excellent care at any given VA (govt-bureaucracy) location, but many, many do not - especially when it comes to that “waiting” to be served thing that socialists are so good at.
God speed. Get well soon
FATHER, please keep her safe and protected. She means a great deal to US.
In JESUS’ Name we pray.
Amen.
Prayers up for our lovely First Lady.
Excellent reason or not going to Israel.
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