In Kentucky, a 41-year-old woman had her legs amputated due to a severe infection caused by a kidney stone. And in the next few days he will also lose his arms. Removing the limbs was actually the only way to save the woman, who risked death from sepsis.
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In Kentucky to a 41-year-old woman, Lucinda Mullins Legs amputatedBecause of a severe infection caused by a calculation kidney. And in the next few days he will lose his too poor.
There 41 years oldA nurse by profession, she had gone to Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford to remove kidney stones in a routine operation, but she was there shortly afterwards taken by ambulance to University of Kentucky Hospital.
Lucinda Mullins with her husband after surgery
During the operation, surgeons discovered that one of the stones had become infected and had to amputate her legs to save her life. The drastic decision was made because of Mullins he risked dying of sepsisa serious medical condition that causes rapid spread of infections throughout the body and affects organ function.
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A few days after waking up from the operation, the doctors told the woman that they were coming His arms were also amputated. The 41-year-old has currently been transferred to Cardinal Hill Hospital to recover and will return to the University of Kentucky Hospital for the second surgery.
“I’m happy to be alive”
Despite the devastating effects of the surgery she had to undergo, Mullins showed up Very positive in various interviews published in recent weeks: “That’s what the doctors told me.” It was the only way to save me. I'm really alone happy to be alive. I can see my children and family and spend more time with my husband.
After her legs were amputated, Lucinda's sister posted on social media a photo with the 41-year-old in front of the hospital and wrote: “We would like to thank everyone for this SupportLove, prayers, cards, food and visits (her favorites). You were fantastic. In the next few weeks we will move to Cardinal Hill and then return here for the final surgery. Every day is a blessing from God and We will continue to thank Him for the miracles He performs. Today she was able to leave her room and we went out for some fresh air. Keep praying and she will keep fighting until we finally get home“.