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Phillip Phillips recovers from surgery

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LOS ANGELES, CA -

Leesburg's Phillip Phillips is recovering in a hospital in Los Angeles following kidney surgery on Wednesday.

The recent American Idol winner had multiple large stones removed during the long procedure.

He suffers from a congenital kidney condition that caused him a lot of pain during the Idol competition. His parents are with him in California. The family tells us Phillip is in some pain but is  doing well.

He expects to be fully recovered in time to start the American Idol Concert Tour on July 6th.

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