The republican governor of Alabama has been hospitalized. Governor Kay Ivey has been hospitalized after suffering pain on the left side of her body. Afte being evaluated it was revealed fluid had built up in Ivey’s lung. CBS 42 reported more on Ivey’s current health status: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is recovering in the hospital after undergoing a procedure to remove fluid that was pushing against one of her lungs. Ivey, 81, underwent a procedure at Baptist South in Montgomery Tuesday afternoon and is currently recovering in the hospital, where she is expected to stay for a few days. Gov. Ivey’s health has been a talking point for years On Tuesday night, Ivey spokesperson Gina Maiola released the following statement: “For the last three weeks, Governor Kay Ivey has experienced some discomfort in her left side. After monitoring the pain and recently feeling slightly short-of-breath, she made the decision to be seen again by her primary care physician earlier today. After he recommended she be evaluated by a surgeon at Baptist Medical Center South, it was determined there was some fluid pushing against her lung. “While it was not emergent, Governor Ivey wanted to get the procedure done as soon as possible so she can quickly get back to 100% to wrap up the 2026 Regular Session. This afternoon, the governor successfully underwent a minor procedure at Baptist South to remove that fluid. Out of an abundance of caution, she will be monitored at Baptist South in the coming days. “We are in touch with Governor Ivey, and she says she is determined to make a very speedy and full recovery.”