De Lima discharged from hospital, now recovering from surgery

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Leila de Lima has been discharged from the hospital after undergoing a “major” surgery and is now recovering from the procedure.

“Discharged from the hospital yesterday. Still recovering from a major surgery. Still experiencing some pains but I feel generally fine,” De Lima said in a statement on Monday.

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She then extended thanks to those who prayed for her.

The senator underwent a vaginal hysterectomy with anterior and posterior colporrhaphy at the Manila Doctors Hospital last week.

This, after she was diagnosed with Stage 3 pelvic organ prolapse during her medical check-up last April.

READ: Court grants De Lima’s medical furlough to undergo ‘major’ surgery

De Lima has been detained since February 2017 over what she has repeatedly described as “trumped-up” drug-related charges against her.

One of her three cases has been dismissed while two are still undergoing trial.

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