Her daughter, Jihan, was born with a congenital heart defect and despite surgery, she died at 18 months.

"I'm in good health," he added, despite surgery in 1991 for prostate cancer.

Fuzzy Zoeller, despite back surgery three and a half years ago, is still hurting.

He can no longer pitch due to an injured shoulder despite surgery and rehabilitation.

Despite surgery lasting nearly three hours, Wickrematunge died from his head wounds.

But he has been suffering serious back trouble despite surgery last year.

However, in most cases, the contractures would recur despite surgery.

Despite surgery, he is left partially paralyzed and badly scarred.

Medical therapy may be required for patients who are still hyperthyroid despite surgery and external radiation.

He had appeared to have been in good health despite recent minor surgery.