Overview
- Tula Rodríguez was taken to a clinic and underwent emergency gallbladder surgery after days of worsening abdominal pain, she disclosed Saturday.
- Medical staff determined the cause was gallstones that became acute after symptoms she said she had downplayed because of a busy work routine.
- Before the operation Rodríguez said she worried about her daughter Valentina, who is studying in the United States, and she phoned her daughter after waking to reassure her.
- One of Rodríguez’s sisters accompanied her to the clinic and the presenter received supportive messages from colleagues and followers on social media.
- Using her social posts Rodríguez urged others to prioritize health over work and said she will focus on recovery one day at a time.