Dr. Smith: It was obvious fairly quickly he needed surgery. They began around 8:00, did a quadruple bypass, is recovering normally. Everything looks normal. [Lots of clapping form the audience.]

Questions: Recovery. He's awake and well into first phase. He will be in intensive care for a few days and then continue recuperation at home. He will gradually resume an entirely normal phyiscal and work schedule. Recovery usually takes weeks rather than days. He will probably leave the hospital in 5 days or so. He has a breathing tube in still and can't speak yet. But he is somewhat alert and following simple commands. Recuperation is one month to six weeks--full recovery about two to three months.

They took a vein from his left leg. He had over 90% blockage in several arteries. Without the surgery he faced a substantial likelihood of a major heart attack in near future. After surgery he will resume his active exercise schedule and have normal longevity. Nothing occurred during surgery that was outside the realm of routine.

He's generally in very good health and will be able to continue his active schedule. Will be encouraged to resume all activity, including campaigning, when doctors think he's ready. His future diet will play a major role in preventing occurrance. It likely will be salt restricted and low in saturated fats.

Operation was 73 minutes and routine.

Question: How do we get cards to him? No more flowers. Send message through http://www.clintonfoundation.org

Hosptialization costs about $25,000.00.

His LDL was 114 on arrival. He had been on statin medication. During the operation, there were about 15 people in room: 3 surgeons, 4 anesthesiologists, a circulating and scrub nurse, a physician's assistant and more.

Clinton initially thought he had acid reflux symptoms.

30,000 Americans sent messages of good wishes.