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US Rep. Debbie Lesko recovering in Arizona after successful surgery

U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko said Wednesday she is recovering in Arizona after doctors successfully removed her gallbladder.

Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) speaks during a news conference with House Republicans about U.S.-Mexico b...

Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) speaks during a news conference with House Republicans about U.S.-Mexico border policy outside the U.S. Capitol on March 11, 2021 in Washington, DC. Lesko said on Sept. 29, 2021, she was in Arizona recovering fro successful surgery to remove her gallbladder. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

PHOENIX – U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko said Wednesday she is recovering in Arizona after doctors successfully removed her gallbladder.

“My doctors have advised I am unable to fly for at least 10 days, so I will remain in Arizona to rest and recover,” the West Valley Republican said in a statement.

“Thank you to everyone who has extended prayers and well wishes over the last several days. I appreciate all of the support I have received during this time.”

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Lesko revealed last week that doctors recommended the procedure to treat gastrointestinal problems she’d been experiencing.

She also said in a Sept. 21 statement that she’d been advised to stop flying between Arizona and Washington, D.C., because of her condition and the risk of COVID-19 infection.

“As always, my staff in both my Washington, D.C. Office and Surprise District Office are available to assist constituents,” she said.

Lesko has been in Congress since she won a special election for a House vacancy in 2018. She has maintained the 8th Congressional District seat through two general elections since then.

Kevin Stone KTAR.com Senior Editor

Kevin Stone is KTAR's Senior Web Content Editor. He is a seasoned journalist who was born in New York and grew up in Phoenix. He got his start doing agate for the Mesa Tribune sports section in the 1990s while completing his print journalism degree.… Read more

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