BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai announced he will be taking a brief recovery period after a medical procedure over the holidays.
In an online video, Sakai let the public know that he had a minor medical procedure over the holidays regarding an enlarged prostate, for which he has had several check-ups.
Sakai said his urologist noticed an “anomaly,” ruled out cancer and completed a procedure.
“The procedure went well, and resolved all of my symptoms,” he said in the video.
On his doctor’s advice, Sakai said he would need time for “a short recovery period.” However, Sakai said he will still be working from home during that time.
“Our county team remains fully engaged and continues doing the work the people of Bexar County expect and deserve,” he said. “I want to sincerely thank the world-class doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals at University Hospital who took such great care of me.”
Sakai said that this procedure involved an enlarged prostate, for which he has had several check-ups.
He urged men over 50 to get their prostates checked as well.
“Preventive care works,” Sakai said. “It worked for me.”
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