First Lady Melania Trump Can't Fly Following Surgery, Won't Join President At G7 Summit

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The president has revealed more details about the first lady's hospitalization last month to treat a kidney condition.

First Lady Melania Trump Returns To White House Following Kidney Procedure

President Trump says that Melania is not in Canada with him for the G7 summit because doctors won't allow her to fly for a month.

The first lady had been experiencing an issue with her kidney that her office described as benign but requiring medical attention.

She was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in early May.

According to him, the first lady had a nearly four-hour surgery, but she's doing great now.

First Lady Melania Trump Hospitalized After 'Successful' Kidney Procedure

After she returned from the hospital, Trump to Twitter to express his gratitude.

"Thank you for all of your prayers and best wishes," wrote President Trump.