Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO) underwent an emergency surgery on Tuesday morning after being diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome, a rare vascular condition that blocks blood flow through the leg.
The congresswoman’s campaign announced she was admitted to the UCHealth Medical Centre of the Rockies, a hospital in Loveland, on Monday after experiencing severe swelling in her upper left leg.
According to the press release issued on Facebook, doctors identified an “acute blood clot” using a CT Scan and diagnosed Boebert with May-Thurner syndrome. They revealed that the condition is more commonly seen in women between 20-45 years old who have given birth.
Her doctors expect that she will be making a full recovery after some rest, stating there are no significant long-term health concerns or anticipated issues hampering her congressional duties moving forward.
Dr. Rebecca Bade, who treated the Republican, also said patients who undergo this procedure “are able to live and work just as they have in the past after a brief recovery.”
The timing of Lauren Boebert’s health issue comes just days before Colorado Republicans gather in Pueblo for their state assembly this weekend.
The 37-year-old, who was first elected to represent Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District in 2020, is currently running in the crowded Republican primary for the state’s 4th district following her recent move to Windsor amid personal tumult including a divorce.
In the press release, the congresswoman thanked the medical team who cared for her and said she is “looking forward to making a full recovery and getting back to Congress to continue fighting for Colorado.”
