Ted Kennedy Walking Hospital Halls After Brain Surgery

[Purveyor]

By MIKE BAKER – 44 minutes ago

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy enjoyed "a restful night's sleep" and was walking hospital hallways on Tuesday, one day after undergoing an aggressive brain surgery aimed at slicing away at a cancerous tumor to give chemotherapy and radiation treatments a chance to work.

"Senator Kennedy had a restful night's sleep and is recuperating well from yesterday's procedure," his office said in a statement issued to The Associated Press. "He is experiencing no complications and has been walking the hallways, spending time with family and actively keeping up with the news of the day.

"He looks forward to returning home to Cape Cod soon, and is thankful for all the prayers and well wishes."

The 76-year-old senator is expected to stay at Duke University Medical Center in Durham for about a week before returning home to Massachusetts for further treatment. No further updates on Kennedy's condition were expected until Kennedy leaves the hospital, according to the statement.

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In the following days, Kennedy will probably be given drugs to prevent brain swelling and seizures, which are possible complications of the surgery. The senator also will be closely watched for bleeding and blood clots, because strokes are also a risk, though they are uncommon.

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[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. Best of luck to you, Senator

You and your family are in my heart and prayers.

Ya Shaffee (Oh Divine Healer) Ya Kaffee (Oh Divine Remedy)

[Triana]

2. Good! I'm glad he's doing so well and hope he continues to do well...

...best wishes to our Senator.

[NC_Nurse]

3. I'm so happy and grateful to hear this. He is a hero to me.

My prayers are with him and his family.

[electropop]

4. Good news. I hope he gets enough time to accomplish his top priorities.

Whether they be political or family matters.

[maxpower]

5. I hope he can be around long enough

To see Obama inaugurated as our next President. He deserves it. Get well Teddy, you are an inspiration.