It has been over three-and-a-half years now since Sheila became the first woman to undergo a successful bilateral hand transplant in the United States. One can only marvel at the significant changes it has made in her life. She has worked exceedingly hard on her occupational therapy and, through stubborn persistence, has accomplished a lot to reclaim her independence. She gives speeches, paints, cooks, drives, and leads an active social life. It is important to remember, though, that it isn't always rosy for her. There are still problems and complications with medication, her leg prosthetics, or even routine stuff that are overshadowed by her amazing progress. She just puts on a brave, smiling face all the time. Our hats off to you, Sheila!
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From Left: Aimee Copeland, Sheila May Advento, and Katie Couric Sheila was invited to be in the audience of Katie Couric's new show as a blogger on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Read her interesting blog about the show: http://sheilamaya.blogspot.com/ Sheila was featured recently in an article at the Spring/Summer 2012 issue of Hopkins Medicine Magazine (see link below). The write-up was comprehensive and well-written. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/publications/hopkins_medicine_magazine/hopkins_medicine_magazine_springsummer_2012/within_grasp#.UBRm8XPWwZo.mailto Fluidity, acrylic on canvas, by Sheila May Advento Sheila has taken up painting (acrylic) and has done several pieces. I love her latest one, Fluidity. From afar, it looks like an abstract piece but on closer look, you can see a face framed by long curly hair. That the painting was done only in two colors makes it all the more interesting. |
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