Lt. Gov.-elect Parson undergoes surgery, expected to attend inauguration

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Incoming Lt. Gov.-elect Mike Parson is recovering from surgery over the holidays.

The Republican underwent a successful quintuple bypass surgery in Springfield.

A quintuple bypass is an open heart surgery done to treat severely blocked arteries that feed the heart.

Parson was released from hospital after a short stay, and is still expected to attend the inauguration on Monday, January 9th.

He expects to serve in his role as lt. governor immediately with no health complications.