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* From a press release…
The office of U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement:
“Saturday morning Senator Mark Kirk went to Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital with stomach pains. Doctors determined that, due to the fact that he had gall stones, his gall bladder needed to be removed. This morning Senator Kirk underwent a successful surgery to have his gall bladder removed and is resting comfortably. His doctor expects a quick recovery.”
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Dec 9, 13 @ 12:52 pm
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Yeesh, more surgery. Dude has to be sick of hospitals.
I’ve never been cut, and believe me, I know how lucky I am.
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Dec 9, 13 @ 12:56 pm
My best to Senator Kirk. He was the featured speaker at the Lake County Republican Federation the night before. If those gall stones were bothering him that evening, he didn’t show any evidence of discomfort. During his presentation and the lengthy Q & A that followed with audience interaction, if he was in pain during all of that, then he gave one hell of an amazing performance!
Comment by Louis G. Atsaves Monday, Dec 9, 13 @ 1:17 pm
Poor guy. Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery.
Comment by Chavez-respecting Obamist Monday, Dec 9, 13 @ 1:56 pm
Wishing a speedy recovery!
Comment by Nearly Normal Monday, Dec 9, 13 @ 2:25 pm
Gallbladder trouble sometimes comes on from trauma and long term stress. With all that has happened to him, maybe he should retire at the end of his term. It seems like the stress is hurting his health.
Comment by DuPage Monday, Dec 9, 13 @ 2:34 pm
Best wishes for good recovery.
Comment by walkinfool Monday, Dec 9, 13 @ 2:36 pm
All the best to Sen. Kirk for a speedy recovery.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 9, 13 @ 2:48 pm
Well “Dr.” DuPage, now that his gallbladder is out you can stop practicing medicine without a license.
Comment by Adam Smith Monday, Dec 9, 13 @ 2:50 pm
I hope you’re showered with never-ending well wishes, Mr. Kirk. I’d guess that always helps to lift one’s spirits.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Dec 9, 13 @ 6:35 pm
May the Good Lord ease his pain in this Blessed Season and bring our dedicated Senator complete healing soon!
Comment by Just The Way It Is One Monday, Dec 9, 13 @ 7:37 pm
Stress and trauma causing gallstones? Never heard of that. Sometimes runs in families - my grandma had it, my sister had it - I had surgery for it. I always thought it was my gallbladder having delusions and thought it was a clam making pearls.
Laproscopic surgery for this is routine now. Typically released from the hospital in 24 hours with little residual pain. I haven’t missed the darn thing.
DuPage has a case of wishful thinking. Brought on by trauma and long term stress.
Comment by dupage dan Tuesday, Dec 10, 13 @ 9:21 am