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Jim CANNADAY
Ocala
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“I’m 81 years old and my life is better now than I ever expected it to be at this age. Dr. Qamar is a big reason why. It hasn’t always been easy. Back in 2006 I was weak, in a wheelchair, and diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat. Then my legs started swelling. They got sore and I just knew I was getting diabetes. Dr, Qamar reassured me, did some tests and found blockages in my legs. He went in and cleared those out. Put stents in both legs. Now I have circulation flowing well in my arteries and veins. I just flew out to a reunion this summer. We did a three-week trip. Sure, I got a little tired. I’m 81. But if you saw me on the street, I have a full head of hair and a little beard, you’d think I was 70. My great grandfather is my namesake and he lived to be 94. My goal is to beat him.”
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