Washington, Mar 5 : The former first lady of the United States was recovering after undergoing valve replacement surgery on Wednesday at The Methodist Hospital in Houston.
Former President George H. W. Bush, who was at her side, said the surgery went well.
In November, the former first lady had emergency surgery for a perforated ulcer at the same hospital, FOX News reported.
She had been admitted that time with abdominal pains and underwent routine, laparoscopic surgery.
Washington - Former first lady Barbara Bush, 83, was recovering from surgery to repair and seal a perforated ulcer, CNN reported late Wednesday
Bush, who is also the mother of current United States President George W Bush, was hospitalized in Houston, Texas, Tuesday night after she complained of severe abdominal pain.
"She is up in a chair. She's very vigorous. She is in charge," Dr Patrick Reardon told CNN. "The first thing she did when her lips worked was to tell a joke."
Washington - Former first lady Barbara Bush, 83, underwent tests at hospital after she complained of stomach pains, CNN reported late Tuesday.
Bush, who is also the mother of the current US President George W Bush, was hospitalized in Houston, Texas, Tuesday night, the broadcaster reported, quoting a family spokeswoman.