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Chef Al’s Double Surgery Story | Auckland News
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- Jul 10, 2026
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- 87
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Summary
Chef Al Brown just survived two back-to-back surgeries — one on his hand for Dupuytren’s contracture, the other on his ear for surfer’s ear — and he’s not just surviving, he’s laughing about it. Joking that 2026 is his “panel beating” year, he’s already got lightning bolt scars to prove it. Despite the pain and the drama, he’s healing fast, full of gratitude for the incredible medical team who kept him going — and he’s already looking forward to returning to the kitchen stronger than ever. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/09304342989b9708