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Gabby Giffords released from hospital after appendicitis

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In this file photo from Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, people applaud former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords as she arrives in the East Room of the White House in Washington, to hear President Obama speak about steps his administration is taking to reduce gun violence. In past five years, Giffords has hiked the Grand Canyon, raced in a 40-mile bike ride, sky dived and founded an advocacy group that helped convince President Obama to take executive action on gun control. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

By: abc15.com staff

Posted at 9:29 AM, Feb 16, 2022

and last updated 2022-02-19 18:59:52-05

TUCSON, AZ — Former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has been released from the hospital after suffering appendicitis.

Eleven years ago, I left the hospital facing a lifetime of recovery. Today, I’m leaving the hospital glad it’s only appendicitis, and grateful for friends, family, my incredible medical team, and of course @CaptMarkKelly, who gives true meaning to “in sickness and in health.” pic.twitter.com/XhiKkwf8gL
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) February 19, 2022

Giffords checked into a hospital on Tuesday and was released on Saturday, according to a video she posted on her Twitter account.

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Gabby Giffords released from hospital after appendicitis

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