Gov. Kay Ivey is recovering in a Montgomery hospital after a procedure to remove fluid pressing against her lung, the governor’s press office said Tuesday afternoon.
“For the last three weeks, Governor Kay Ivey has experienced some discomfort in her left side,” the news release said.
“After monitoring the pain and recently feeling slightly short-of-breath, she made the decision to be seen again by her primary care physician earlier today.
“After he recommended she be evaluated by a surgeon at Baptist Medical Center South, it was determined there was some fluid pushing against her lung.”
The governor’s office said the situation was not an emergency that that the governor wanted to get it resolved as soon as possible so she could quickly recover for the end of the legislative session, which is down to its last six days.
“This afternoon, the governor successfully underwent a minor procedure at Baptist South to remove that fluid,” the press office said.
“Out of an abundance of caution, she will be monitored at Baptist South in the coming days.
“We are in touch with Governor Ivey, and she says she is determined to make a very speedy and full recovery.”
Gov. Kay Ivey hospitalized after medical procedure
