The
Boston Channel a story about a man that received a double hand transplant. This is Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital's first successful double hand transplant. Richard Mangino, the recipient, is a 65 year old married father and grandfather. Mangino lost his arms at the elbow and his legs at the knee in 2002 when he developed sepsis and his limbs were amputated after a medically induced coma. Mangino says that he looks forward to shaking a friend’s hand, going swimming and riding a bike.
I am amazed what doctors are able to accomplish and also inspired by the patient in this story.
It took 40 surgeons, nurses and specialists working together to give this well deserving patient some normalcy, something we all take for granted. This patient lost four of his limbs ten years ago but didn't let that get him down. As a result of his positive attitude and strong determination to live his life normally he was still able to play the guitar, use a laptop, mow the yard, shovel snow and drive a car. He is an accomplished writer and painter. Mangino is quoted as saying “I go forward enjoying life so that those around me, those that care for me and love me, can live their lives not having to live mine.”
Mangino is a true inspiration that we can all learn something from.
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