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An American in Kelowna – Defeating Dupuytren’s

An American in Kelowna – Defeating Dupuytren’s

It’s Day 13 of Dealing with Dupuytren’s. I feel lucky.   The Penguins won the Stanley Cup. The Steel City rejoiced. My cup runneth over with physical therapy – most of which I can do alongside Elaine in the comfort our lakeside home. Last Thursday I met with Dr. Williamson in his swanky office. Off came the bandages after nine days of two-finger imprisonment. There was dried blood and zigzag stitches. I loved it. The sight of my pinkie darn…

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An American in Kelowna – Giving my Plastic Surgeon the Finger

An American in Kelowna – Giving my Plastic Surgeon the Finger

On the last day of May 2016, I’ll be going under the knife for my first-ever surgical procedure (on a body part below the neck). In the past, I’ve had oral surgery – wisdom teeth removed and root canal drilling – but never any scalpel incisions on my torso or extremities. I credit darn good genes and God-given guidance based on all the sports and activities I’ve participated in as a youth through AARP adulthood. Now comes reality. Over the…

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