José Sarney leaves ICU after abdominal surgery and says he is recovering well: 'Every day, I feel better'

Former president José Sarney, aged 96, left the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and was transferred to a room at the UDI Hospital, in São Luís, where he is recovering from abdominal surgery carried out on Friday (9) to reverse an intestinal obstruction. The information was confirmed by the hospital's press office.

This Monday (12), Sarney published a photo on social media alongside his niece, doctor Júlia Bacelar Barros, general director of UDI Hospital, and stated that he feels better and hopes to return home soon.

"Every day, I feel better! I'm already in my room, recovering very well and, God willing, I'll be home soon."

Sarney underwent surgery to reverse an intestinal obstruction after experiencing abdominal pain. After the procedure, he remained hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). In the publication, the former president informed that he is already in his room.

According to the latest medical bulletin, released on Monday (12), Sarney was showing good clinical progress and continued to be monitored by medical teams, with no expected hospital discharge yet.

In the publication, the former president also thanked the professionals responsible for his treatment and highlighted the support of his niece, whom he calls Dr. Julinha.

"At this stage, I have been counting on a lot of affection and care, especially on my dear Dr. Julinha, as I like to call her. My niece, who in addition to being a dedicated doctor, has been an essential presence by my side."

The former president also thanked the UDI Hospital team, especially the doctors who participated in the surgery, and the people who sent messages of support and prayers during his hospitalization.

Hospitalization after abdominal pain

José Sarney was hospitalized on Friday (9), after experiencing abdominal discomfort. After undergoing clinical evaluation and imaging tests, he underwent surgery to reverse an intestinal obstruction.

On Saturday (10), the medical team reported that the former president was awake and presented a stable clinical condition. On Sunday (11), the bulletin showed good clinical and laboratory progress, but Sarney remained in the ICU.

This is the former president's third hospitalization since September. Last month, he was hospitalized for three days at UDI Hospital, in São Luís, to treat pneumonia.

On September 27, the former president was admitted to Hospital Sírio-Libanês, in São Paulo, for medical evaluation and continued treatment for bacterial pneumonia. Sarney was discharged from the São Paulo hospital on September 30th.