Smith on light duty, has procedure
County Executive Jim Smith appeared to be in fine form at today’s announcement of a parade and fireworks for Michael Phelps.
“I want everybody to know how great it feels to be back to work,” Smith told the crowd that gathered in the Towson High School library.
He’s back on the job for a few hours a day several days a week. He said he is doing fine. But Smith is still recovering from a triple bypass operation performed nearly a month ago. Part of that recovery apparently included a small out-patient procedure today after the news conference.
Smith was overheard explaining to a councilman that he was having a small amount of fluid drained from around his lung.
Don Mohler, a Smith spokesman, would not confirm the procedure, calling it a “private matter.” Mohler did confirm that aides were watching the time to ensure Smith left in time to make a 1:30 p.m. appointment with his doctor.
Smith said he plans to take tomorrow off and return to work at the county’s Old Courthouse for a few hours on Thursday.