Lifestyle Health Lauren Boebert Undergoes Surgery for Blood Clot in Her Leg: ‘Looking Forward to Making a Full Recovery’ The Representative from Colorado was diagnosed with May-Thurner Syndrome after experiencing 'severe swelling in her upper left leg' By Gabrielle Rockson Gabrielle Rockson Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter for PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2023 and covers entertainment and human interest stories. Her previous work can be found in OK! Magazine, MyLondon, GRM Daily, and more. People Editorial Guidelines Published on April 3, 2024 06:12AM EDT Close Lauren Boebert on Feb. 6, 2024. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Lauren Boebert is recovering after undergoing a "successful" surgery Tuesday morning for a blood clot in her leg. The Republican congresswoman, 37, was admitted to UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland on Monday, according to a statement from her campaign, after experienced “severe swelling in her upper left leg." Doctors then discovered a blood clot in a CT scan, leading them to diagnose the Representative from Colorado with May-Thurner Syndrome, a life-threatening condition that can lead to a pulmonary embolism if untreated. May-Thurner Syndrome, per the Cleveland Clinic, occurs when "the right iliac artery — which sends blood to your right leg — presses on the left iliac vein, which carries blood from your left leg to your heart," Also known as Cockett syndrome or Iliac vein compression syndrome, symptoms can range from swelling, skin discoloration and feelings of heaviness to open sores (ulcers) and throbbing pain. It's more common with in women, and in adults ages 20 to 50. Lauren Boebert on Jan. 10, 2023. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Boebert — who shares four teenage sons with ex-husband Jayson Boebert — is expected to make a "full recovery" with "no significant concerns for her long-term health," Boebert’s campaign said, noting that doctors removed the clot and inserted a stent into her leg, Her ability to perform her Congresswoman duties won’t be affected, they added. In the release, Boebert expressed her gratitude to the medical staff at the center. “I want to thank Dr. Rebecca Bade and the entire team at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies for their great care and providing helpful insight on my recent diagnosis,” Boebert said. “I'm looking forward to making a full recovery and getting back to Congress to continue fighting for Colorado." Lauren Boebert Escorted Out of 'Beetlejuice' Musical After Allegedly Vaping, Recording on Her Phone Lauren Boebert in September 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Physician Dr. Bade also added, “We successfully performed surgery on the Congresswoman this morning and expect her to make a full recovery.” “Patients with May-Thurner Syndrome who undergo the procedure to restore blood flow are able to live and work just as they have in the past after a brief recovery,” Dr. Bade said. Boebert, who has served as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 3rd congressional district since 2021, is currently seeking a third term.