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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