Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersSirota reacts to report of harassment, doxing by Harris supporters Republicans not immune to the malady that hobbled Democrats The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Republicans lawmakers rebuke Trump on election MORE (I-Vt.) used his medical procedure Tuesday to push his "Medicare for All" plan.

A day after having surgery, the 78-year-old presidential candidate tweeted, "Thanks for all the well wishes. I'm feeling good. I'm fortunate to have good health care and great doctors and nurses helping me to recover."

"None of us know when a medical emergency might affect us," Sanders continued. "And no one should fear going bankrupt if it occurs. Medicare for All!"

Thanks for all the well wishes. I'm feeling good. I'm fortunate to have good health care and great doctors and nurses helping me to recover.



None of us know when a medical emergency might affect us. And no one should fear going bankrupt if it occurs. Medicare for All! — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) October 2, 2019

Sanders had two stents placed to clear an arterial blockage after he complained of chest pain at a campaign event Tuesday. While Sanders tweeted Wednesday, his senior adviser Jeff Weaver said campaign events would be canceled "until further notice."

Sanders has long been an advocate for single-payer health care.

According to Sanders's campaign website, the single-payer plan would not only give health care to the roughly 30 million Americans who currently don't have it, but it would also reportedly slash drug prices in half.