Linking to my last post, i think this next story is really great and amazing in how things have progressed so much over the years its hard to believe.

This is the story of Connie from the US, who has had the first face transplant in America, after being shot in the face by here husband, 5 years ago.
the blast shattered her roof of her mouth, her nose, cheeks and eye. she also need a tube in her next to breath; just hearing this part of her trauma i believe she is more that lucky. and after surviving a 22 hour operation where 80% of her face was replaced with new bone, muscles and nerves donated from another woman who had just died.

Because of this life changing operation, Connie can now talk, smell, eat, drink and taste again.
Although she will never be the same again, the operation has gave her a lot of her confidence back; in a recent interview she said; " i just hope now, that i can walk back on the streets again without being called names"

I did want to place a couple of pictures up here, to show you, if you haven't saw already, the dramatic change to Connie's face.

Overall i am amazed by this, and how Connie has got through this. i know its been 5 years since she was shot but something like that is unforgettable.