On Friday morning, October 12, 2018, Governor Mark Dayton will undergo lower back surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. This procedure is similar to those performed in 2012 and 2015, which fused vertebrae in Governor Dayton’s lower back. Those surgeries were beneficial to improving strength and stability in his legs. The Governor expects similar improvements from Friday’s procedure.
The Governor’s surgery is scheduled to begin at 8:00am. During the procedure, Governor Dayton will be under general anesthesia. Afterward, the Governor will remain in the hospital for a few days, where he plans to be in constant contact with his commissioners and staff.
The following is a statement from Governor Dayton:
“Anyone, who has observed my walking in recent months, has seen that I have difficulties with my leg strength and, occasionally, with my balance. My doctor believes that this procedure will help with both conditions. I have the utmost confidence in him and the other tremendous people, who will take care of me at Mayo. After the surgery, I will be in constant touch with my Commissioners and staff and fully able to carry out my responsibilities as Governor, as I have immediately after previous treatments there.”
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