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 [major] surgery. Still experiencing some pains but I feel generally fine,” De Lima said in a statement on Monday.

She then extended thanks to those who prayed for her.

Last week, the senator underwent a vaginal hysterectomy with anterior and posterior colporrhaphy at the Manila Doctors Hospital.

In April, she had a medical examination and her results revealed that she had a Stage 3 pelvic organ prolapse.

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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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