Former Gov. Foster recovering after surgery

BATON ROUGE — Former Gov. M.J. “Mike” Foster Jr. is recovering after having surgery in Baton Rouge and will be at his Oaklawn home near Franklin within the week.

Foster, 89, served as governor from 1996 to 2004.

Angele Davis, who served as deputy commissioner of administration for Foster, reported, “ I am pleased to say that the surgery was successful and there were no complications with the surgery.”

Foster was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 20 and underwent surgery on Feb. 21.

The type of surgery was not specified.

Davis said Foster’s recovery is going very well and he will continue physical therapy after his release.

“He said the food is not so good, but the people are sure nice,” she said.

Foster is retired but continues to serve on the Louisiana Workers Compensation Corp. Board. Foster helped found the corporation.

“The governor and his family thank everyone for their prayers and well-wishes,” Davis said.

“He and Mrs. Alice thank everyone for their prayers and well-wishes,” she added.