“A success,” says Michelle of Bolsonaro’s operation

Summary
Jair Bolsonaro underwent bilateral inguinal hernia surgery that lasted 3.5 hours and was considered a success by Michelle Bolsonaro, with a discharge expected in seven days.

The surgical operation to treat a bilateral inguinal hernia, suffered by former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL), was completed in the afternoon of this Thursday 25.

The procedure lasted about 3.5 hours and was considered a “success,” according to former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro. Around 1 p.m., she posted a story on Instagram and gave details of the operation. “The operation was successful! No complications,” he wrote. “Now we have to wait for the anesthesia to return,” he added.

The clinical intervention was a request from Bolsonaro’s defense. The procedure was authorized on Tuesday 23 by the Minister of the Federal Court (STF), Alexandre de Moraes. A medical examination carried out by the federal police confirmed the need for surgery.

According to forecasts, the former president will be removed from office within seven days. During his recovery, Moraes allowed his wife Michelle to remain as his companion. The minister also allowed children to have visits, in accordance with hospital regulations, while other requests must be authorized in advance by the Supreme Court.