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Barbara Bush Has Surgery for Ulcer

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 26, 2008 12:54 PM CST

(Newser) – Barbara Bush has been treated for a perforated ulcer and will likely remain in a Houston hospital through Thanksgiving, the Houston Chronicle reports. The former First Lady had been experiencing abdominal pain for a few days and was driven to the hospital last night by her husband. First Lady Laura Bush has talked to her in-laws and said the former first lady is "doing very well” post-surgery.

The Bushes at the Republican National Convention this year.
The Bushes at the Republican National Convention this year.   (AP Photo)
Laura Bush has spoken to her mother-in-law, and says she's well.
Laura Bush has spoken to her mother-in-law, and says she's "well."   (AP Photo)
George and Barbara Bush.
George and Barbara Bush.   (AP Photo)
President Bush and first lady Barbara Bush in 1992.
President Bush and first lady Barbara Bush in 1992.   (AP Photo)
Former first lady Barbara Bush.
Former first lady Barbara Bush.   (AP Photo)
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