BREAKING: Senator Jacqui Lambie’s Desperate Battle for Health – ‘I’m in Constant Agony’ as Spinal Surgery Looms
- Senator Jacqui Lambie to undergo spinal surgery after her chronic back condition took a devastating turn for the worse
- The independent Tasmanian senator will miss the final two parliamentary sitting terms of the year as she prepares for the high-risk operation
- Lambie’s courageous battle with her back injury, which has left her unable to move some days, has sparked an outpouring of support from colleagues and the veteran community
Senator Jacqui Lambie is facing a desperate battle for her health as she prepares to undergo spinal surgery to address her chronic back condition. The independent Tasmanian senator, who has been a tireless advocate for veterans’ rights, has been told by her surgeon that she must undergo the high-risk operation in the coming weeks.
Lambie’s office released a statement earlier today, revealing that her back condition has deteriorated significantly over the past three months. The senator’s doctors have ordered her to take complete bed rest and minimal movement until the operation, which means she will be forced to miss the final two parliamentary sitting terms of the year.
“Her surgeon has confirmed that she will undergo spinal surgery in the coming weeks,” the statement read. “Therefore, she will not be present in parliament for the final sitting weeks of the year.”
Lambie’s parliamentary advisory team will continue to work on her behalf in Canberra, ensuring that her vital work for the people of Tasmania and the veteran community will not be disrupted.
Lambie’s courageous battle with her back injury, which she sustained during a training exercise in the Australian Army, has been well-documented. The senator was medically discharged from the army in 2000 and later had her military pension cancelled by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, which sparked a long and difficult fight for justice.
In a heart-wrenching interview, Lambie previously revealed the devastating impact of her injury, which left her unable to move some days and led to a dependence on heavy painkillers. The senator also spoke candidly about her suicide attempt in 2009, which was a desperate cry for help in the face of overwhelming pain and suffering.
Despite the many challenges she has faced, Lambie has remained a fierce advocate for veterans’ rights and has used her platform to raise awareness about the importance of supporting those who have served our country.
As Senator Lambie prepares to undergo spinal surgery, her colleagues and the veteran community are rallying around her, offering their support and well-wishes for a speedy recovery.