LH woman heading to US for sugery
Jayne L’Amour is forking out thousands of dollars to have life-changing surgery in the United States.
The Lower Hutt former dancer and fitness instructor has a rare condition, known as slipping rib syndrome. It occurs occurs when the cartilage on a person’s lower ribs slips and moves, leading to pain in their chest or upper abdomen.
The options in New Zealand include removing ribs, but a pioneer surgeon in the US has worked out a way to stabilise them.
She is heading heading to the United Hospital Centre in Bridgeport, West Virginia, for surgery, and will spend a month in America.
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Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.
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Wellington welcomes a Disney exhibition.
For the first time in New Zealand, Disney: The Magic of Animation is coming to Wellington, showcasing over 600 iconic objects, including rare artwork and original sketches. Visitors will journey through nearly a century of Disney’s animation history, with characters from ‘Steamboat Willie’ (1928) to ‘Moana 2’ (2024). Interactive stations and immersive experiences await visitors of all ages.
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