Former South African president, Nelson Mandela, is currently recovering after a successful gallstone surgery. The 94-year-old is still battling a lung infection, but is doing well post-op. Mandela was sick for a while with the gallstones since doctors wanted him to be a little better due to the lung infection which is not life-threatening but could be. Mandela has been hospitalized since December 8 and there is no word as to when he will be released. Read more below.

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Although the surgery was successful, Mandela is not in the clear yet. He may need another surgery to remove the gallbladder, which is common following the removal of gallstones. Currently the hospital and doctors are working on riding his body of the lung infection. We wish him a full and speedy recovery!