OMAHA — First-term Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is set to be discharged from Nebraska Medicine in Omaha on Friday, after he chose to have surgery Wednesday to repair his broken ribs. A press release stated he will continue his recovery at the governor’s residence and plans to resume his office activities next week. Pillen and his family shared their gratitude in the press release for the care and support provided by the medical team and staff at Nebraska Medicine.

On Thursday, the Governor’s Office updated the public on Pillen’s condition after he underwent a surgery to stabilize his ribs. The procedure involved stabilizing the broken ribs using metal plates to promote stronger long-term healing of the ribs, assist with pain management during the recovery process and reduce the odds of complications.

On Sunday, Dec. 22 Pillen was transported to University of Nebraska Medical Center after being bucked off a horse near Columbus. He sustained minor lacerations to his spleen and kidney, seven broken ribs, a partially collapsed lung resulting from the rib damage, and a minor fracture in one of his vertebrae. There were no injuries to his neck, head, nervous system or additional internal organs.

He initially underwent a coil embolization – a minimally invasive procedure to address minor bleeding from his spleen. Pillen’s injuries were described as serious but not life-threatening.

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