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Former President Carter out of surgery, no complications
https://apnews.com/ef1569d1ca0b46cfb7a4aa48271a3cae
By JAY REEVES and SHAMEKA DUDLEY-LOWE
15 minutes ago
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter was recovering Tuesday following surgery to relieve pressure from brain bleeding linked to recent falls.
A statement from a spokeswoman said there were no complications from the procedure, performed at Emory University Hospital for a subdural hematoma, or blood on the brain surface.
Carter, 95, will remain in the hospital for observation, said Deanna Congileo, his spokeswoman at the Carter Center.
The statement said the Carters thank everyone for the many well-wishes they have received, and Congileo doesn’t anticipate making more announcements until he’s released.
It was unclear how long Carter might be hospitalized, said his pastor, the Rev. Tony Lowden.
“If anybody can make it through this Jimmy Carter can. His will to serve is greater than his will to give up,” said Lowden.
The Carter Center said the bleeding was related to Carter’s recent falls. He used a walker during his most recent public appearance.
The first fall, in the spring, required hip replacement surgery. He hit his head falling again on Oct. 6 and received 14 stitches, but still traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, to help build a Habitat for Humanity home shortly thereafter. And he was briefly hospitalized after fracturing his pelvis on Oct. 21.
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By JAY REEVES and SHAMEKA DUDLEY-LOWE
15 minutes ago
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter was recovering Tuesday following surgery to relieve pressure from brain bleeding linked to recent falls.
A statement from a spokeswoman said there were no complications from the procedure, performed at Emory University Hospital for a subdural hematoma, or blood on the brain surface.
Carter, 95, will remain in the hospital for observation, said Deanna Congileo, his spokeswoman at the Carter Center.
The statement said the Carters thank everyone for the many well-wishes they have received, and Congileo doesn’t anticipate making more announcements until he’s released.
It was unclear how long Carter might be hospitalized, said his pastor, the Rev. Tony Lowden.
“If anybody can make it through this Jimmy Carter can. His will to serve is greater than his will to give up,” said Lowden.
The Carter Center said the bleeding was related to Carter’s recent falls. He used a walker during his most recent public appearance.
The first fall, in the spring, required hip replacement surgery. He hit his head falling again on Oct. 6 and received 14 stitches, but still traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, to help build a Habitat for Humanity home shortly thereafter. And he was briefly hospitalized after fracturing his pelvis on Oct. 21.
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EXCELLENT News!!!
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...but he's 95! 
Everyone marvels in Keith Richards' stamina and longevity, but I'd put $$$ on President Carter being one of his pallbearers. 
Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!
What wonderful news!
