2010.12.15 - Blabbermouth - Duff McKagan Undergoing Surgery

Duff McKagan (Velvet Revolver, Duff McKagan's Loaded, Guns N' Roses) is undergoing surgery on his sinuses after he developed a hole (perforation) in the cartilage of his nasal septum as a complication from years of cocaine use. His wife Susan writes on her Twitter profile, "[I] am thankful and blessed my man is alive today! Kids, don't do drugs! Say a prayer for Duff as he's getting surgery on his sinuses (a hole the size of a quarter from years of abuse). We must live and learn how lucky we are for our health and family and friends. Love you, Duff."

https://archive.blabbermouth.net/news/duff-mckagan-undergoing-surgery/

Blabbermouth, Dec. 16, 2010:
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Duff McKagan Says His Sinus Surgery 'Went Great'

Velvet Revolver and former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan issued a statement addressing rumors that he had gone back to drug use, following the news that he had sinus surgery on Tuesday (December 14). McKagan wrote on Twitter, "Thank you all for the very nice well-wishes regarding my sinus surgery recovery. I do want to make it clear for those of you who may be wondering . . . The surgery was a result of scar tissue build-up from my cocaine use which ended sixteen years ago. I have not relapsed on cocaine."

McKagan's sinus surgery was revealed by his wife, Susan Holmes McKagan, when she tweeted on Tuesday, "[I] am thankful and blessed my man is alive today! Kids, don't do drugs! Say a prayer for Duff as he's getting surgery on his sinuses (a hole the size of a quarter from years of abuse). We must live and learn how lucky we are for our health and family and friends. Love you, Duff."

https://archive.blabbermouth.net/news/duff-mckagan-says-his-sinus-surgery-went-great/