The U.S.'s oldest living president has been released from the hospital.
Former President George H.W. Bush left a Houston hospital after two months for bronchitis-related coughs and other health issues. Bush Sr. was admitted to Methodist Hospital back in Nov. 23 and that stay included the intensive care unit last month.
The former president was initially expected to be in the hospital for a few days but officials confirmed physicians were having difficulties in handling the fever developed after cough.
"I am deeply grateful for the wonderful doctors and nurses at Methodist who took such good care of me," said the former president in a statement released by spokesman Jim McGrath. "Let me add just how touched we were by the many get-well messages we received from our friends and fellow Americans. Your prayers and good wishes helped more than you know, and as I head home my only concern is that I will not be able to thank each of you for your kind words."
According to officials associated with Bush, he was treated for a bacterial infection in addition to the bronchitis.
Amy Mynderse, the doctor in charge of Bush's care, said on Monday, "Mr. Bush has improved to the point that he will not need any special medication when he goes home, but he will continue physical therapy."
Bush was first elected president in 1988 after serving two terms as Ronald Reagan's vice president. Bush also had a failed bid for the Republican nomination in 1980 and was defeated in his reelection bid in 1992 against Bill Clinton.
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