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[@NatGeo]

Katie Stubblefield is the youngest person to receive a face transplant in U.S. history. What aspect of her story resonates with you the most?

[@negrito06salinasflow40]

National Geogrdsáfica

[@EpicThe112]

How she got her face reconstruction if it's a failed suicide attempt the United States should try to do combination of British & Australian gun laws because both countries have Columbine type shootings and more recently Texas Houston area in which rifles and pistols were involved.

[@Dr.RonyKumarRoy]

Where’s the rest of the story? -__- not visiting your website, upload a second video with the update

[@amberlucille8445]

National Geographic I dont know because you didn't give us ANY of her story. You basically only told us she needs a transplant but didn't tell us why or anything else. So how would we know her story, magically?

[@SkoolieBoyQue]

@@amberlucille8445 go to the website. Look her up. Sheesh... 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@sofearichielgbtq9430]

Next week Friday i will have my heart surgery wish me luck guyss

[@valerie8524]

Sofea Richie Good luck! ^^

[@tuindwerg2576]

Sofea Richie wth pls dont die. tell me if ur ok when you can pls i dont know you but i wish the best and i love you

[@PopBandit]

Sofea Richie ALL THE BLESSINGS MAMA I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND EVEN IF YOU DO NOT BELIEVE IN GOD I STILL SEND ALL THE LOVE

[@sofearichielgbtq9430]

Thank you guys maybe I don’t get support from my family but I got support from yall thanks again 💖

[@sofearichielgbtq9430]

SHADE. But if I die....I love you all and Im wishing yall good luck too

[@nirmalranadive]

Doctors and Surgeons are a different kind of humans.

[@carpanojr]

Why is it that when someone does something incredible people put them above the rest. They’re humans who accomplished things, like other humans can

[@laviejaagria1341]

Nirmal Ranadive without those that donate their bodies to science to train surgeons and doctors none of this would be possible they are the true heroes consider donating your body to science

[@DBT1007]

Uhh what's wrong? Doctor n surgeon are same like mechanics and Programmer. They all manipulate living things. Manipulate creature. Even tho codes is not really alive, but it looks alive. And so is robot and vehicles.

[@nirmalranadive]

@@laviejaagria1341 I used to think some early surgeons/wannabe surgeons were psychopaths ... I mean they wanted know how the body works by cutting up corpses and by other ways..

[@laviejaagria1341]

Nirmal Ranadive i don’t think that’s true most of them are trying to save people’s lifes

[@sanketkachare4488]

Salute to the doctors who doing it fearless..

[@scourge8853]

That's why I never wanted to become a doctor.....

[@mendes-bc4ph]

I mean... Its their profession

[@markopaulo1743]

how you know they doing it fearlessly?

[@azria250]

They usually cover the face during any other kind of surgery to help them ease the fear, so this is definitely next level stuff..

[@mendes-bc4ph]

@Lisa Asil and today's doctors you don't believe in them?

[@davidwan6646]

A big thank you to the donor who gave Katie a chance of life.

[@rebella2073]

Thanx for remembering her.Andrea Szneider;young woman who died from a drug OD...May her soul be at Peace🌹🙏🏼🕯

[@user-ln2hr4vo3s]

@@rebella2073 А вы откуда знаете ?

[@gonzalez_f250]

It was me your welcome

[@newregistrations7906]

Was it a dead persons face that was used?

[@katrinayammine1084]

@@newregistrations7906 yes

[@HarpreetKaur-ys5ct]

Respect to the doctors who gave their 100 percent in treating somebodys life .salute to these doctors ...........

[@golassooo.3429]

Harpreet kaur Dont ask for likes during someone’s crisis, that’s just pitiful.

[@somal1anwarlord197]

well, they get highly paid on surgeries like that....

[@yujinqtpa2t]

F

[@shoe9331]

Bergi214 yes to pay off their massive student debt lol

[@asmr2671]

More importantly to the donor

[@jiggaj4071]

Can we take a second to adress the fact that its even possible to take off your face and get a new one

[@puker6721]

Lmao

[@cheesse9yearsand]

lol that what drug lord been doing for year they get a new one every 10 years

[@byuchu454]

That’s how far humanity has came. Heck you can take off your ear and boom get a new one.

[@billyto5107]

And soon we will be able to transplant our brain into another person body....lol I jk

[@ysabelleprincess4373]

There even Doctors learning how to do a HEAD transplant

[@kaedetsukishima]

I saw this in the article that was posted in a book. She is so inspiring and I'm glad everything worked out. I'm also so happy that the other face transplant patients comforted her 🥰

[@andygirl333]

One family has a loss of a family member, one has a chance at a new life, it's bittersweet but Donors are Incredible people, Heroes to be willing to help others out to live on, as they pass away, much respect

[@brochacho8156]

I’m so grateful to be able to see, smell, taste, hear, touch, and breathe normally. And I feel bad for spending so much time picking apart my appearance when I have so many things to be joyful about.

[@johnmichaelreyes2587]

I forget about that too at times... so much to be thankful about..

[@civmike]

Facts

[@BriaBarrows]

Preach

[@trixie__trixxster]

Same thing here

[@chunli30315]

Amen I agree

[@lhasangchoden7913]

The fact that she tried to commit suicide by shooting herself, obviously she survived but her face was disfigured. The name of the donor is Andrea Schneider who died due to drug overdose but always wanted to became a donor. I'm shooketh

[@YoungSweets]

She does end up committing suicide tho

[@wj11jam78]

@@YoungSweets What? What do you mean "She does end up committing suicide tho"? She tried to commit suicide, that's why her face was messed up. She then got the face transplant to repair her face somewhat. The suicide attempt was the first event.

[@Chainsawdeath]

@@wj11jam78 asking like did she finish the job

[@wj11jam78]

@@Chainsawdeath Was TheBoss asking a question? I thought it was a statement.

[@Chainsawdeath]

@@wj11jam78 no problemo

[@elfiee1659]

She seems to be such a lovely woman. I really want to give her a big hug! Also, respect to the person who donated their face🙏🏻

[@sasha2401]

I had to partially cover my eyes watching this. I pray the surgery was a success and that her recovery is going well. So much respect and gratitude for the doctors and especially to the donor. May she rest in peace.

[@shareenajay7540]

Same as me. I covered the screen with my hands I got tears in my eyes. I'm not really stable to watch surgeries like this. Great respect to the donor, doctors and also to Katie's family. For giving her courage to live. 🤝

[@Allinonetvz]

And here we are with no disabilities and yet complaining about what we don't have, she is already an inspiration I will for sure appericiate myself for what I have. Hope she recovers

[@csmith2005]

sourabh just so you know, to a disabled person, this comment is really kind of bullshit. They aren't there to be your inspiration porn. My aunt was a double amputee and it really hurt her feelings when people treated her like an inspiration, because it's basically saying, "Oh, at least *I* don't have to live the life that this person lives." Or "If they can do it, I surely can do it better since I don't have their disability." And I hope I don't have to explain why both of these sentences are absolutely devastating for someone to hear.

[@gioachini]

I agree...we always complaining about everything...but she has the spirit to go on . She deserves to be fine

[@MsKTMvalley]

Everyone has their own battles, but yes, this case is extreme

[@melrenee2510]

sourabh I'm sitting here worrying about a few blemishes on my face. Literally going to pieces and here is a young woman who has faced challenges beyond anything I've ever experienced. And yet she has the most beautiful spirit and hope for the future. I hope I can become more like her!

[@dcollins8718]

Speak for yourself

[@sheikhnazib7086]

I have a big surgery in December,Please pray for me. Edit:Wow the reply’s give me strength to go through my first surgery at 11.And also the reply’s tell there are still good people alive,Also I will tell how my surgery went...Today is the day 13/12/18 Edit 2:My surgery went well I couldn’t walk but I now can :D Edit 3: This is year later and forgot to see the replies and wow I’m truly overwhelmed.Thank y’all so much for the support and may god bless you people :).

[@siennasolazzo4439]

Turtle Gaming Good luck!! You can do it!!!!

[@bananabanana7682]

Good luck:)

[@boonxai]

God has nothing to do with surgeries.

[@YourSuzerain]

@@boonxai your opinions have nothing to do with anything ,I may agree with you,but I don't understand the entitlement some people have these days

[@GoaduYT]

Good luck

[@user-ls3ho4of2s]

医療の技術が日々進歩していくのは本当に素晴らしい事だと感じる😌

[@NoorFatima-zo7ib]

the fact that doctors are now able to put someone else's face on you is so scary. who would've thought there will be a day where you can get your face changed.Watching this video makes me realise that we are literally so blessed and instead of hating yourself always be great full to god for giving you so much❤️

[@zaherparadan1738]

Indeed

[@chloemiddleton6612]

god isnt real x

[@NoorFatima-zo7ib]

@@chloemiddleton6612 well maybe for you

[@Candyy248]

I still have reasons to hate myself but I would never do such thing shown here....

[@mollyferrer4558]

I think there's a successful head transplant too. Technology and Medicine advancement are incredible and scary. But I hope they finally find the cure for cancer, hiv, and other currently incurable diseases

[@MK-it7wk]

It must feel strange for the doner’s family to see their daughter’s face on a other human being.

[@unfairsanic5089]

They will feel happy because everytime they see the donor it will remind of their happy child

[@Meelany261095]

There is a video that shows a brother of the donor very please to see the patient with that new face, but as it is a transplant it doesnt look like the donor...

[@botcheek482]

unfair sanic Then they have to deal with the bad memory a loss and grief again or maybe it will be a good one But doesnt really matter since both can bring them to tears of past memories they can never experience again

[@amberlynnweed1337]

i’m sure they feel good about it

[@khushboo3412]

@@unfairsanic5089 yes!

[@akshatsingh9035]

Everytime I watch something like this, it reminds us how much we humans have achieved

[@trasvelli]

And how much we have destroyed

[@hellogoodmorninghomosapien6530]

Yeah both

[@profetadoobvio8455]

Yes ele can

[@AngelSnowflakes]

But we still unhappy

[@derekcallender1762]

@@AngelSnowflakes how can someone be unhappy in Russia😍😍😍 long live the revolution✊✊

[@meenarajawat]

Hats off to all. The donor, the recipient, the doctors, the families.

[@Offline_Matrix]

How humanity has risen. Every single doctor, surgeon and anyone studying to become someone known in the medical field has my utmost respect. The fact that these doctors are able to stand in the face of something that seems impossible to fix is insane.

[@alfredoochoa3452]

Humans are amazing. Shout out to those surgeons

[@autumnc3438]

Alfredo Ochoa well some humans are amazing

[@gbombmr6125]

Alfredo Ochoa humans are not amazing we just do some good things and some bad things I say were eh

[@llJeezusll]

It's amazing what humans can do*

[@sakatagintoki2888]

only few humans are aqesome not all

[@PREDATOR07]

llJeezusll 30&70%

[@dcdjuliani]

After read her story, i will never complain about my health and relationship condition anymore. Forgive me Lord for so much complaining even asking for died. Stay gratefull everyone, life is a gift.

[@NatGeo]

hazel eyes noona Thanks for reading the story and sharing this heartfelt comment!

[@k.suliman8539]

Exactly

[@dcdjuliani]

National Geographic u're welcome.. so heartbreaking knowing her reason. Girls should unite, should be stronger after watching this. Suicide is not and never be an answer for problems.

[@underthestarsoverthemoon4259]

Why? She did that to herself. She shot herself.

[@ilungantambo1927]

Me Me did she

[@lotstodo]

I'm amazed by what is possible with science. It is also amazing that they gave her a third chance, the second chance was saving her life.

[@jiminminnamjoon5829]

I love her relationship with his brother, it makes me cry.

[@ayuniar64]

I will never complain anything about my face again.

[@rcommeranitta]

Oh my god you got me in tears you are so right. God forgive us 😩

[@MasterKief-fo20]

I can understand why you complaij about your face

[@sarahtazkira3252]

Bersyukur ya mba 😊alhamdulillah

[@nexus9906]

Me too.

[@simonr3113]

whataboutredlorry she was very handsome before in my opinion

[@teenconservative3433]

Makes you step back and realize that the problems in your life may seem bad but are nothing compared to what others go through. Simply having a face is something to be appreciative of. God bless her.

[@telechubby2310]

I wouldn't say they're nothing compared to anyone else's, that just invalidates and thats unfair. But I do get what you're saying. Everybody has they're own stuff at varying levels. It'll always matter

[@aninditabhunia395]

The fact that somebody else is having things worse doesnt invalidate the fact that i m not going through a rough time.

[@vivek27789]

@@aninditabhunia395 But it gives a perspective to process and analyze those issues in a more positive way instead of surrendering to negative thoughts and emotions and become defeated and depressed.

[@persephoneblack888]

@@vivek27789 I think people should feel sadness and wallow for awhile in what makes them feel hopeless. There's always this idea that we shouldn't be sad and should be happy constantly and to not feel hopeless or depressed or down but as someone once told me, "you have to feel it to heal it". So, wallow, cry for a month or more, and slowly people come out of it. True depression is something else entirely. That's something that has to be treated, but sadness is natural.

[@mpmarius657]

Bro ur literally invalidating people's problems by saying that they are not valid because some people have it worse than them. People have different problems, let's not race with them. It might make people feel like they aren't heard.

[@navaneethvijay1315]

1:43 beat example of true friendship My eyes rolled down with happy tears 😍😍🥺🥺

[@kevod09]

Wonderful loving supporting family, and the surgeons are on another level of skill ,bless them all ❤🙏

[@kimslostearring5537]

I'm super happy for her, thanks national geographic for making this video

[@NatGeo]

Thank you for watching this incredible story with us!

[@chrichico]

Oh Katie! Praying for a successful recovery. We are all standing in victory with you!!!

[@NatGeo]

Thanks for your words of encouragement, Christina! If you would like, you can learn more about Katie's story here: on.natgeo.com/2KY8sv6

[@gigic9112]

Amen!!

[@user-bx6gt6ml3c]

And the fact is they don't know how much of the world is in their own place but they have a very strong and very good reputation and a lot more than they have to be able and have been in

[@preethipprtenglish7425]

Hats off to this doctors.

[@taongasindano8839]

Next week Friday I will have my lung surgery wish me luck guys

[@sou8823]

Best of luck 🙏 Don't worry you'll make it and come back stronger than ever 🙏

[@unoriginalusernameno999]

I am feeling more thankful now.

[@nicholassumpi]

Michael Dust he's brown

[@badazzboxer]

20 16 yeah, my thoughts exactly, ignorance is bliss lol

[@linfeioku]

Michael Dust ...

[@zebrahead8727]

notKARTHIK. Same!

[@sophiesmith4579]

notKARTHIK. Me too:(

[@micha6116]

she’s pretty funny for having gone through so much already in life. i hope she’s okay now ❤

[@SentinelPrimek]

natasha your avatar. That icon looks really familiar. Where is it from?

[@tiffanyhuynh1890]

twenty one pilots!

[@Spiderman-yu3bc]

hey tøp fren ||-//

[@jaybondoc9865]

||-//

[@maliyahraf]

natasha ||-//

[@jasmine7706]

Doctors...are amazing

[@alphagamer7830]

I sincerely salute to all those doctors and nurses for putting so much effort

[@pasta3315]

We need to start appreciating what we have

[@nishantgarg8413]

Same I feel to watch this Video. We have to be happy In our life.

[@spicyyellowpickles7025]

Amen sister

[@selenacastro83]

you are so right❤️

[@Khoriander]

That's not always the case, sometimes these surgeries prevent suicide

[@pasta3315]

Xbox_Zelirious true, but we do need to be happy with what we have

[@mariobalindan110]

It's creepy when you look in a mirror thinking that you're wearing a dead person's face

[@johannsebastianbach9003]

You know what's more creepy? Is that your wearing a 2nd hand face

[@chahatpatel6155]

Better than your own ugly face like in video...

[@takoyaki8727]

Yeah.. and getting a new face doesnt mean new life or second chance.. she already got the chance but is too ungrateful that she wants to cover up her mistakes. Then even after the surgery, she often still cant face it..

[@Trrippy_Shades]

Mario Balindan you say that when you’re so ungrateful for your own

[@2PMisTimeless]

I don't understand the rude and negative comments here? I mean it's just natural to feel that way. Knowing it's from a dead person

[@mayadimmick4711]

bless the family what gave her this new start in life

[@C.A._Old]

biggest respect by doctors.

[@ashleycarmella1471]

that’s scary that you can just take a face off of someone and put in on another person,, it totally seems like a horror film.

[@itz_michael_yo2910]

sxedi edits I mean have you seen Texas chainsaw massacre

[@tinat9909]

@@itz_michael_yo2910 now you talkin

[@saphire60]

sxedi edits face off

[@nadi2sweet]

Did u hear the dr say "we have to keep the donor stabilized".... Wth

[@tinat9909]

@@nadi2sweet i did It gave me a heart attack

[@yeetbye7395]

My heart when Katie said "I get a second chance of life now"💔☹️

[@Wolf62601]

She did try to kill herself. That’s why she required this face transplant.

[@toji_fushiguro--]

Salute to all the doctors and helpers out there💜👑

[@his_excellency_fantastic]

Well done doctors, Katie's family, and most especially Katie for her courage. I wish you good luck

[@whoremembersme3448]

Respect

[@bigfuckinzeke]

1 Abushaneb 100%

[@jjjuniorcltfc]

Ikr

[@amorymartinez2662]

1 Abushaneb disrespect. No respect for a suicide fail .

[@Mista1Take]

No

[@ryllessupersaiyangod4396]

THANOS shut up thanos.

[@OliviaJoy00]

Thank you Nat Geo for being you. You may not see this but your open, raw, real, and most of the time emotional documentaries have gotten me through a lot. Please stay the same. Please. There is a community that loves you for what you are. In apart of that community.

[@NatGeo]

Thank you for this extremely kind comment. And, for watching our videos!

[@iAmit_Kumar]

God Bless Doctors ❤.... Proud to be A Medical Student ❤

[@Omar_boulaich12]

Huge thanks to everyone who helped this lady to have another lovely smile

[@jfour2zero]

This is history in the making. Amazing how far we’ve come in this world. National Geographic this is such a treat. Great work, as always.

[@NatGeo]

Thank you for those kind words! National Geographic spent two years documenting with unprecedented access given by the Cleveland Clinic, and more important, Katie's family, to tell their story and show the remarkable procedure in a way that has never before been seen.

[@jfour2zero]

Caddis I mean I’m speaking more in terms of how far we’ve come medically and technology wise in the whole world in as a whole in general. I’m sure in the 1600s they never would of thought such medical advances would be possible. It’s amazing to see how smart we are in those terms. I agree it all comes at a price and there is a lot of carnage in this world too. But ya gotta stop and smell the roses sometimes. Can’t be bitter about what we’ve done to the world every second. You’ll never live & as short as life is, you gotta try and make the best with what we’ve got.

[@SAKSOON]

I think doctors are really really amazing. Respect!

[@gadgetbullshit419]

your right

[@jinums8189]

Yeah many of them are..

[@amj.composer]

SAK- SOON They are indeed. Never fail to amaze me.

[@NatGeo]

We share that sentiment, SAK- SOON! In fact, this story highlights the scientific advances doctors have made since the first human face transplant in the United States was performed in 2008.

[@niemisylvestre224]

yes

[@clydet.m7090]

My eyes went teary🥺I wish her the best in her life

[@alyssamarie6249]

I'll never understand how doctors are able to actually do this and not get grossed out like props to them

[@Ditto-js1or]

Many years of training haha. My mom is a nurse and my dad would always tell me how there were times when she was in medical school that he’d open the fridge and find animal organs on ice. To him it was absolutely disturbing, but to her it was standard practice

[@shirohatakee]

@@Ditto-js1or I wanna be a doctor when I grow up but I just don't know nothing.. But I think I'd rather be a McDonald's worker

[@darrien6761]

@@shirohatakee Don't give up on your dream.

[@uyoebyik]

A whole year early on in medical school is spent dissecting cadavers

[@Leeohlin89]

You don’t understand Because your nature is naturally queasy to things like this. But as you get older you’ll see that some adults just have the natural ability to withstand these procedures.

[@CIoroxBIeach]

1:30 me to me: don’t say it don’t say it don’t say it don’t say it don’t say it don’t say it don’t say it me: to blow up and act like you don’t know nobody

[@gracenmoe]

Oh my God 😂😂😂👏 why don't u have likes?

[@denkiisgoodchild1044]

Omg 🙏 that’s what i was thinking 😂

[@aaronwinterwood9480]

English plz? Proper grammar plz?

[@joellawhite9944]

Oml my sister was listening to me watching the video and literally said the same thing 😂

[@joellawhite9944]

@@aaronwinterwood9480 I hope you're being sarcastic

[@Reactionmemes541]

Best part is that her family and her friend really supportive .

[@yakopro49]

Wow this is incredible. This is the type of medicine we too focus on. Not treating the symptoms and a band aid fix. These are what I call real doctors. Prayers for Katie, I hope she is alive and well.

[@Darendien]

Thanks to everyone making this possible for Katie. Praying for her!

[@thankyou5726]

Sending love from the Philippines Katie! ♥️ God bless you, your family and all the medical team! Thanks NG for this!

[@NatGeo]

Thank you for watching! If you would like to learn more about Katie's story, please read on here: on.natgeo.com/2KY8sv6

[@dummyaccount6176]

nivra 18 Mabuhay po

[@janehararacho9580]

Salute to the doctor's who give thier time and most effort ways. And very special salute to the face donor who donate her most precious face.

[@rajshreekhara6553]

Respect to each and every doctor we have!

[@imawakeareyou7082]

Here i am complaining about my life, things could always be worse and we all deserve a second chance. Get well soon and God Bless, Natl. Geo you're the GREATEST !! 😎

[@albertsstuff9058]

Hi

[@robertplant9694]

Well hey, she complained about her life to the point of shooting herself in the face

[@fgfg633]

She didn't get into a tragic accident, she blew her face off because her boyfriend broke up with her. She made that choice. There's obviously some mental issues going on.

[@imonaimarell8065]

TeacherTeacher Wow🤨,over her boyfriend!

[@imonaimarell8065]

Ü righttt🤦🏽‍♀️

[@treypohe4593]

This makes me think of the movie Wonder... "If you are given the choice to choose being right, or being kind. Choose kind..."

[@treypohe4593]

PS... I sort of forgot how the quote goes...

[@dylanristich165]

It was a book first

[@Lu-zs4pk]

Parabéns a toda equipe 👏👏👏👏

[@sagarkxetry3870]

Finally real heart touching video

[@jack.soncalo]

I will forever be inspired by Katie and her story. Her bravery and optimism is something we could all learn from. Even in a time where most people would be scared, worried, anxious, she remained at peace and was grateful every step of the way. Thank you, Katie, for inspiring me. I am sending all my love your way, and here's to your next chapter of life.

[@NatGeo]

Thank you for your kind words of encouragement! If you would like to learn more about Katie's story, please read on here: on.natgeo.com/2KY8sv6

[@athnuachan119]

She attempted suicide by shooting herself with a rifle. Not sure that's the bravery and optimism anyone should promote.

[@jack.soncalo]

Bravery and optimism to move past that moment in her life, and to proceed with a life-changing decision.

[@tenapus]

inspiring to what? guess they had good medical insurance?!

[@jenniferraymond9766]

Nothing brave about attempting to take your own life just because your dumb teenaged boyfriend was texting another girl. Katie was undeservedly lucky....1. to get a face donor and 2. to have parents to be there for her to take care of her round the clock for 3 years and watch her like a hawk so she couldn't finish the job.

[@johnlloyddao4325]

This broke my heart... Thank you so much and rest in peace donor .. Bless your soul 😭

[@randomclips4094]

Wait, she died?

[@bigman6424]

@@randomclips4094 the face donor died, not katie

[@BCDstudies]

Andrea Szneider is who’s face this originally was…..she died of a OD. Rest in peace angel, you’re a hero❤

[@user-fn1uo2hd8f]

I Love how they all prayed. God bless 💓

[@Tradingprodigy613]

Beauty comes from within ❤️❤️❤️. Save a child’s heart.

[@detsiedi161]

KZbin is savage af its recommendeding face transplant for me fml

[@eirschu8973]

Yeah it's my turn today like wtaf

[@emanbougassa9852]

Same

[@Isaac.D.grizzly]

Ayo I'm in da club now too 😭

[@ami-fq5hb]

Eyy glad I aint the only one ahahaha

[@Angelheaven]

Crazy what happened to her face to need this

[@daviddulom8258]

I wish doctors here in my place were as humble and friendly as these doctors.

[@craigslistpreditor1552]

where are you?

[@anjoreyjuachon5300]

Salute to all the doctors 👏👏👏 All of you are super heroes 💪🙏

[@samvidallagdamenpelaez9116]

Salute those doctors that did thier best for surgery

[@Juniebeaniebaby101]

She deserves this “second chance” she’s been through a lot that’s for sure. Congratulations Katie.

[@TTGJoeeoJ]

She did something super cowardly and selfish she is not a hero

[@carmencruz2415]

@@TTGJoeeoJ what did she do?

[@zama_99]

@@TTGJoeeoJ ?

[@anxel763]

@@carmencruz2415 she tried to commit suicide I think that’s what he means, that does not make her cowardly tho

[@anxel763]

@@TTGJoeeoJ bet you wouldn’t tell her that in person tho

[@RayMak]

Hope she will recover beautifully.

[@NatGeo]

Thanks for your kind words, Ray! If you haven't yet, you can watch the full documentary on our channel here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHfYkmxjh8hnptk

[@abhikush4017]

WoW justin Y!! Hey

[@alexandrinolesco3964]

Whhaahahaggat?????HE COOOMMENTTTEEDFDIDDJRSS

[@abhikush4017]

@@alexandrinolesco3964 😭

[@equiaux_music]

Been a long way huh Ray

[@Slayfire23]

This is so beautiful. She is gorgeous. Thank you to wonderful drs.

[@JenniferSmith-lu5cn]

As a surgical tech, I can't imagine 1. How cool it would be to be the one setting up this entire surgical procedure for that patient and the surgeons ( SHOUT OUT TO ALL SCRUB TECHS, as we are the foundation to every surgery on the planet) and 2, how difficult it would be to pass to all of those surgeons! I'm so glad I do what I do as this is why I do it.

[@hannaolga1527]

I've read the article couples day ago on Twitter and crying. She's so young and beautiful. I'm happy for her, for her second chance. Have a great new chapter of life girl. 💙

[@NatGeo]

Thank you for sharing this emotional comment. We appreciate you taking the time to read the story!

[@dedo5935]

What happened to her pls

[@Dr_Alan_Grant]

@@dedo5935 Read the article.

[@dedo5935]

Alan Grant can I get a link to the article pls

[@Dr_Alan_Grant]

@@dedo5935 Check the description or Google it. Literally all you have to do is Google "National geographic Katie's face".

[@cportwein7652]

Amazing. Absolutely incredible. The story in full is worth the read.

[@NatGeo]

Lemon Coolidge Thank you for taking the time to read the full article and share this comment!

[@vaishlol]

National Geographic hey nat love u

[@matthewmajorweenus6212]

Unfortunately that all of this happened because of a boy...

[@Cheesus-Sliced]

Matthew Major Weenus dont blame the boy for her doing something stupid. He may have shown poor form and a bad attitude, but that doesn't let her off on shooting herself.

[@jojo-pd4ii]

Matthew Major Weenus all of this happened because she chose to shoot herself in the face, she was the one behind the trigger. She now gets rewarded with someone else's face who did not choose to do harm to themselves. This is horrible.

[@leomuthu6553]

Thankyou for all doctors

[@aminamensyy1337]

Such a wonderful family ❤️

[@mizzcrazygal]

Wow it amazes me how intelligent doctors and surgeon are. How can a human do something like this it’s insane!!! What extremely clever people they are x so much respect for them x

[@tr0llol677]

Sevheart oneday you can transfer your human memories and data to another body. Technology has gone up

[@_______.____._______]

Dumb people are easily amazed

[@mizzcrazygal]

K R 😭😭don’t be mean

[@tr0llol677]

K R poor girl 😂 she must be not updated always. Cuz i see these things since 3 4 years

[@therambler3713]

Kav Alex Technology is merely a tool that makes the job more expedient. The "know how" is still with the doctors.

[@meiyappanselvam4650]

Heart touching, it's wonderful to see a person getting another chance!

[@emaanmehndiarts098]

Yes

[@henzavil]

honestly i tears this video may have a great day to you

[@axxtv9282]

Doctor is always a doctor they try there best to success during the operation salute to all of you

[@parker_aug2]

It's amazing how far science and medicine has progressed. 100 years ago, people wouldn't be able to imagine the things we could do now. I wish I could be around to see what things humankind will come up with in the next 100 years.

[@NatGeo]

Thanks for watching, Parker! This story highlights the scientific advances doctors have made since the first human face transplant in the United States was performed in 2008. If you haven't yet, you can see the full video from our channel here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHfYkmxjh8hnptk

[@popazz1]

Parker Brooks ...... Imagine, in 100 years from now science may well have advanced sufficiently that to live well beyond one's 100th birthday could be extremely common.

[@scarlord9999]

Game of Thrones all over again

[@kierenstanley3941]

Hey

[@-khushlush]

Parker Brooks I know right ! It amazes me a lot as to what Science can do. I can't wait to become a doctor in the future 😊

[@dayriortiz2466]

This is just inspiring... Thanks to all the doctors you are heroes and heroines

[@NatGeo]

We too thank the doctors and the Cleveland Clinic for their incredible work. If you'd like to learn more about Katie's story, please read on: on.natgeo.com/2KY8sv6

[@dayriortiz2466]

National Geographic thanks for putting this story out here so we can learn.. I will gladly go read it

[@PinkyMinions]

Heroes and what?!

[@dayriortiz2466]

Mohammad Alattar what do you mean

[@ruinfirefly2088]

National Geographic such a painful story and nice explanation of the whole story. I wish she keeps getting better and keep herself encouraged.

[@gold.707]

Great job...you are the best ,guys , respect

[@lepziya1244]

Iam happy for her now she's whole another person now she's going to live a life she wants 🥺❤️❤️🤧 lots of blessings and love...

[@ff-gx6jb]

It's heart touching story 😢 tnks to national geographical

[@classicnowaar]

Geography*

[@erik.9272]

Geographic*..

[@AzlianaLyana]

Wish Katie all the best in her new chapter. Really, big blessings to the donor too! It's not something people donate all the time, let alone willingly. Thanks for sharing National Geographic. Will read up more on this. By the way, welcome back NG uploader. Been missing your videos lately.

[@sarahredwood537]

Azliana Lyana I don't like her she scares me 😦

[@MrSuperNovah]

Sarah Redwood just.. wtf, if you got nothing good to say dont say anything

[@MrJhuncon]

No need to pray since "God" gave it to her to suffer in the first place. Smh.... Science must be thanked

[@shamilton5864]

you clearly didn't go check out her story... She shot herself with a rifle. "God" didn't give her that face

[@twmosamitzu6942]

What will happen to the face of the donor?

[@u-crush9218]

I love the fact that they put God first 🙌 🙏

[@jenny_theo]

When she said this is the beginning of a new chapter I almost cried😭😭😭

[@theketchupchannel]

An absolutely heartwarming and amazing video! Thank you for uploading this!

[@NatGeo]

Thank you for your kind words, Kesava! We're glad to know Katie's story resonated with you. If you'd like to learn more, please read on: on.natgeo.com/2KY8sv6

[@michellekho5609]

Lord you remind me that my problems are actually nothing.

[@MILANDILEEPKUMAR]

I saw the same thing in "Good Doctor" Series its Awesome

[@pabloandresarenas]

Nobody will talk about the donor? I Do not know what happened to her, but it is beautiful to think how something sad as death can change someone else's life

[@XXSOCIADTODASXX]

ArenasRockstar the donor died of an overdose...and Katie, the recipient tried to commit suicide but failed 🤷

[@ablemedia8763]

NEYDI CARRILLO we shouldn't live in a world where someone has to even make a decision like this....

[@kimileeblake]

Lots of love Katie! Hope you have a joyful and easy recovery. You've got people rooting for you!

[@NatGeo]

Thanks for sharing those warm thoughts, Kim! To learn more about Katie's story, please read on here: on.natgeo.com/2KY8sv6

[@onechampion4128]

That's so fascinating I love watching surgery wish they showed it

[@addictplayer9568]

I feel you, sis.. i hope you always be happy

[@geraldjoshua9554]

I will start from today to be thankful of everything God has given me in this life. I don't wanna compare myself to other people anymore. I just wanna see where God will lead me. All the best for her future life.

[@lucyhwucy3724]

yes, preach

[@Joseph3391399]

Yes thank you♥️

[@lucada8538]

@Raghu Seetharaman its always masqitos like you how come around when God is fixing up a miracle.

[@andrewhinman5113]

Raghu Seetharaman just let people believe in what they want to believe! Whatever works for them should be respected

[@songbirddreamz8318]

Gerald Joshua Amen