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  • Follow one family's journey through the agony of waiting for a donor, a 31-hour surgery, and the prospect of a long road to recovery.
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  • @NatGeo
    @NatGeo  5 років тому +12804

    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
      @negrito06salinasflow40 5 років тому +24

      National Geogrdsáfica

    • @EpicThe112
      @EpicThe112 5 років тому +113

      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
      @Dr.RonyKumarRoy 5 років тому +289

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

    • @amberlucille8445
      @amberlucille8445 5 років тому +335

      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
      @SkoolieBoyQue 5 років тому +39

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

  • @sofearichielgbtq9430
    @sofearichielgbtq9430 5 років тому +21693

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

    • @valerie8524
      @valerie8524 5 років тому +299

      Sofea Richie
      Good luck! ^^

    • @tuindwerg2576
      @tuindwerg2576 5 років тому +393

      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
      @PopBandit 5 років тому +128

      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
      @sofearichielgbtq9430 5 років тому +406

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

    • @sofearichielgbtq9430
      @sofearichielgbtq9430 5 років тому +373

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

  • @nirmalranadive
    @nirmalranadive 4 роки тому +9880

    Doctors and Surgeons are a different kind of humans.

    • @carpanojr
      @carpanojr 4 роки тому +148

      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
      @laviejaagria1341 4 роки тому +43

      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
      @DBT1007 4 роки тому +22

      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
      @nirmalranadive 4 роки тому +12

      @@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
      @laviejaagria1341 4 роки тому +15

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

  • @sanketkachare4488
    @sanketkachare4488 2 роки тому +3932

    Salute to the doctors who doing it fearless..

    • @scourge8853
      @scourge8853 2 роки тому +41

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

    • @mendes-bc4ph
      @mendes-bc4ph 2 роки тому +26

      I mean... Its their profession

    • @markopaulo1743
      @markopaulo1743 2 роки тому +14

      how you know they doing it fearlessly?

    • @azria250
      @azria250 2 роки тому +10

      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
      @mendes-bc4ph 2 роки тому

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

  • @davidwan6646
    @davidwan6646 Рік тому +718

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

    • @rebella2073
      @rebella2073 Рік тому +77

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

    • @user-ln2hr4vo3s
      @user-ln2hr4vo3s Рік тому

      @@rebella2073 А вы откуда знаете ?

    • @gonzalez_f250
      @gonzalez_f250 Рік тому +5

      It was me your welcome

    • @newregistrations7906
      @newregistrations7906 Рік тому +9

      Was it a dead persons face that was used?

    • @katrinayammine1084
      @katrinayammine1084 Рік тому +2

      @@newregistrations7906 yes

  • @HarpreetKaur-ys5ct
    @HarpreetKaur-ys5ct 5 років тому +13982

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

    • @golassooo.3429
      @golassooo.3429 5 років тому +34

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

    • @somal1anwarlord197
      @somal1anwarlord197 5 років тому +21

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

    • @yujinqtpa2t
      @yujinqtpa2t 5 років тому +5

      F

    • @shoe9331
      @shoe9331 5 років тому +9

      Bergi214 yes to pay off their massive student debt lol

    • @asmr2671
      @asmr2671 5 років тому +10

      More importantly to the donor

  • @lhasangchoden7913
    @lhasangchoden7913 3 роки тому +4646

    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
      @YoungSweets 3 роки тому +45

      She does end up committing suicide tho

    • @wj11jam78
      @wj11jam78 3 роки тому +183

      @@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
      @Chainsawdeath 3 роки тому +18

      @@wj11jam78 asking like did she finish the job

    • @wj11jam78
      @wj11jam78 3 роки тому +33

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

    • @Chainsawdeath
      @Chainsawdeath 3 роки тому +8

      @@wj11jam78 no problemo

  • @andygirl333
    @andygirl333 2 роки тому +159

    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

  • @kaedetsukishima
    @kaedetsukishima 2 роки тому +292

    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 🥰

  • @jiggaj4071
    @jiggaj4071 5 років тому +6279

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

    • @puker6721
      @puker6721 5 років тому +51

      Lmao

    • @cheesse9yearsand
      @cheesse9yearsand 5 років тому +83

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

    • @byuchu454
      @byuchu454 5 років тому +162

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

    • @billyto5107
      @billyto5107 5 років тому +48

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

    • @ysabelleprincess4373
      @ysabelleprincess4373 5 років тому +78

      There even Doctors learning how to do a HEAD transplant

  • @brochacho8156
    @brochacho8156 3 роки тому +11812

    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.

  • @NoorFatima-zo7ib
    @NoorFatima-zo7ib 2 роки тому +439

    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
      @zaherparadan1738 2 роки тому +2

      Indeed

    • @chloemiddleton6612
      @chloemiddleton6612 2 роки тому +1

      god isnt real x

    • @NoorFatima-zo7ib
      @NoorFatima-zo7ib 2 роки тому +3

      @@chloemiddleton6612 well maybe for you

    • @Candyy248
      @Candyy248 Рік тому +1

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

    • @mollyferrer4558
      @mollyferrer4558 Рік тому +1

      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

  • @sasha2401
    @sasha2401 2 роки тому +84

    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
      @shareenajay7540 2 роки тому +4

      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. 🤝

  • @MK-it7wk
    @MK-it7wk 4 роки тому +5574

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

    • @unfairsanic5089
      @unfairsanic5089 4 роки тому +697

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

    • @Meelany261095
      @Meelany261095 4 роки тому +342

      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
      @botcheek482 4 роки тому +56

      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
      @amberlynnweed1337 4 роки тому +15

      i’m sure they feel good about it

    • @khushboo3412
      @khushboo3412 4 роки тому +1

      @@unfairsanic5089 yes!

  • @sheikhnazib7086
    @sheikhnazib7086 5 років тому +10235

    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
      @siennasolazzo4439 5 років тому +178

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

    • @bananabanana7682
      @bananabanana7682 5 років тому +91

      Good luck:)

    • @boonxai
      @boonxai 5 років тому +128

      God has nothing to do with surgeries.

    • @YourSuzerain
      @YourSuzerain 5 років тому +247

      @@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
      @GoaduYT 5 років тому +20

      Good luck

  • @elfiee1659
    @elfiee1659 Рік тому +26

    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🙏🏻

  • @user-ls3ho4of2s
    @user-ls3ho4of2s 2 роки тому +48

    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😌

  • @Allinonetvz
    @Allinonetvz 5 років тому +20159

    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
      @csmith2005 5 років тому +681

      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
      @gioachini 5 років тому +25

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

    • @MsKTMvalley
      @MsKTMvalley 5 років тому +55

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

    • @melrenee2510
      @melrenee2510 5 років тому +15

      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
      @dcollins8718 5 років тому +30

      Speak for yourself

  • @akshatsingh9035
    @akshatsingh9035 3 роки тому +1286

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

  • @meenarajawat
    @meenarajawat 2 роки тому +21

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

  • @lotstodo
    @lotstodo 2 роки тому +40

    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.

  • @ayuniar64
    @ayuniar64 5 років тому +1723

    I will never complain anything about my face again.

    • @rcommeranitta
      @rcommeranitta 5 років тому +85

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

    • @MasterKief-fo20
      @MasterKief-fo20 5 років тому +31

      I can understand why you complaij about your face

    • @sarahtazkira3252
      @sarahtazkira3252 5 років тому +5

      Bersyukur ya mba 😊alhamdulillah

    • @nexus9906
      @nexus9906 5 років тому

      Me too.

    • @simonr3113
      @simonr3113 5 років тому +8

      whataboutredlorry she was very handsome before in my opinion

  • @alfredoochoa3452
    @alfredoochoa3452 5 років тому +1948

    Humans are amazing. Shout out to those surgeons

    • @autumnc3438
      @autumnc3438 5 років тому +28

      Alfredo Ochoa well some humans are amazing

    • @gbombmr6125
      @gbombmr6125 5 років тому +9

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

    • @llJeezusll
      @llJeezusll 5 років тому +7

      It's amazing what humans can do*

    • @sakatagintoki2888
      @sakatagintoki2888 5 років тому +1

      only few humans are aqesome not all

    • @PREDATOR07
      @PREDATOR07 5 років тому

      llJeezusll 30&70%

  • @Offline_Matrix
    @Offline_Matrix Рік тому +10

    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.

  • @navaneethvijay1315
    @navaneethvijay1315 2 роки тому +9

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

  • @ashleycarmella1471
    @ashleycarmella1471 5 років тому +3614

    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
      @itz_michael_yo2910 5 років тому +127

      sxedi edits I mean have you seen Texas chainsaw massacre

    • @tinat9909
      @tinat9909 5 років тому +28

      @@itz_michael_yo2910 now you talkin

    • @saphire60
      @saphire60 5 років тому +15

      sxedi edits face off

    • @nadi2sweet
      @nadi2sweet 5 років тому +79

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

    • @tinat9909
      @tinat9909 5 років тому +15

      @@nadi2sweet i did
      It gave me a heart attack

  • @dcdjuliani
    @dcdjuliani 5 років тому +1352

    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
      @NatGeo  5 років тому +38

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

    • @k.suliman8539
      @k.suliman8539 5 років тому +2

      Exactly

    • @dcdjuliani
      @dcdjuliani 5 років тому +14

      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
      @underthestarsoverthemoon4259 5 років тому +14

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

    • @ilungantambo1927
      @ilungantambo1927 5 років тому

      Me Me did she

  • @kevod09
    @kevod09 2 роки тому +13

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

  • @jiminminnamjoon5829
    @jiminminnamjoon5829 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @teenconservative3433
    @teenconservative3433 5 років тому +2196

    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
      @telechubby2310 2 роки тому +91

      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
      @aninditabhunia395 2 роки тому +40

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

    • @vivek27789
      @vivek27789 2 роки тому +14

      @@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
      @persephoneblack888 2 роки тому +8

      @@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
      @mpmarius657 Рік тому +12

      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.

  • @micha6116
    @micha6116 5 років тому +1609

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

  • @preethipprtenglish7425
    @preethipprtenglish7425 Рік тому +3

    Hats off to this doctors.

  • @alphagamer7830
    @alphagamer7830 Рік тому

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

  • @mariobalindan110
    @mariobalindan110 4 роки тому +3289

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

    • @johannsebastianbach9003
      @johannsebastianbach9003 4 роки тому +501

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

    • @chahatpatel6155
      @chahatpatel6155 4 роки тому +94

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

    • @takoyaki8727
      @takoyaki8727 4 роки тому +50

      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
      @Trrippy_Shades 4 роки тому +5

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

    • @2PMisTimeless
      @2PMisTimeless 4 роки тому +129

      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

  • @unoriginalusernameno999
    @unoriginalusernameno999 5 років тому +654

    I am feeling more thankful now.

  • @yakopro49
    @yakopro49 Рік тому +6

    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.

  • @his_excellency_fantastic
    @his_excellency_fantastic Рік тому

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

  • @pasta3315
    @pasta3315 5 років тому +1903

    We need to start appreciating what we have

    • @nishantgarg8413
      @nishantgarg8413 5 років тому +14

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

    • @spicyyellowpickles7025
      @spicyyellowpickles7025 5 років тому +3

      Amen sister

    • @selenacastro83
      @selenacastro83 5 років тому +3

      you are so right❤️

    • @Khoriander
      @Khoriander 5 років тому +12

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

    • @pasta3315
      @pasta3315 5 років тому +2

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

  • @chrichico
    @chrichico 5 років тому +508

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

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  5 років тому +5

      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
      @gigic9112 5 років тому

      Amen!!

    • @user-bx6gt6ml3c
      @user-bx6gt6ml3c 3 роки тому

      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

  • @JenniferSmith-lu5cn
    @JenniferSmith-lu5cn Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @kimslostearring5537
    @kimslostearring5537 5 років тому +433

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

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  5 років тому +4

      Thank you for watching this incredible story with us!

  • @alyssamarie6249
    @alyssamarie6249 5 років тому +1061

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

    • @Ditto-js1or
      @Ditto-js1or 3 роки тому +147

      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
      @shirohatakee 3 роки тому +16

      @@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
      @darrien6761 2 роки тому +12

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

    • @uyoebyik
      @uyoebyik 2 роки тому +10

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

    • @Leeohlin89
      @Leeohlin89 2 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @Omar_boulaich12
    @Omar_boulaich12 Рік тому

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

  • @toji_fushiguro--
    @toji_fushiguro-- 2 роки тому +3

    Salute to all the doctors and helpers out there💜👑

  • @whoremembersme3448
    @whoremembersme3448 5 років тому +1191

    Respect

  • @OliviaJoy00
    @OliviaJoy00 5 років тому +671

    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
      @NatGeo  5 років тому +33

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

  • @jasmine7706
    @jasmine7706 Рік тому +3

    Doctors...are amazing

  • @C.A._Old
    @C.A._Old 10 місяців тому +2

    biggest respect by doctors.

  • @yeetbye7395
    @yeetbye7395 5 років тому +126

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

    • @Wolf62601
      @Wolf62601 4 роки тому +10

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

  • @SAKSOON
    @SAKSOON 5 років тому +456

    I think doctors are really really amazing. Respect!

    • @gadgetbullshit419
      @gadgetbullshit419 5 років тому

      your right

    • @jinums8189
      @jinums8189 5 років тому

      Yeah many of them are..

    • @amj.composer
      @amj.composer 5 років тому +1

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

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  5 років тому +1

      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
      @niemisylvestre224 5 років тому

      yes

  • @mayadimmick4711
    @mayadimmick4711 Рік тому +1

    bless the family what gave her this new start in life

  • @janehararacho9580
    @janehararacho9580 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @CIoroxBIeach
    @CIoroxBIeach 5 років тому +1849

    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
      @gracenmoe 5 років тому +28

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

    • @denkiisgoodchild1044
      @denkiisgoodchild1044 5 років тому +9

      Omg 🙏 that’s what i was thinking 😂

    • @joellawhite9944
      @joellawhite9944 5 років тому +8

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

    • @joellawhite9944
      @joellawhite9944 5 років тому +16

      @Mr. Chang I hope you're being sarcastic

    • @joellawhite9944
      @joellawhite9944 5 років тому +7

      @Judy Lam it's a vine

  • @imawakeareyou7082
    @imawakeareyou7082 5 років тому +1769

    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
      @albertsstuff9058 5 років тому +1

      Hi

    • @robertplant9694
      @robertplant9694 5 років тому +18

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

    • @fgfg633
      @fgfg633 5 років тому +15

      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
      @imonaimarell8065 5 років тому +3

      TeacherTeacher Wow🤨,over her boyfriend!

    • @imonaimarell8065
      @imonaimarell8065 5 років тому +1

      Ü righttt🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @Lu-zs4pk
    @Lu-zs4pk 2 роки тому +3

    Parabéns a toda equipe 👏👏👏👏

  • @Reactionmemes541
    @Reactionmemes541 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @jfour2zero
    @jfour2zero 5 років тому +200

    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
      @NatGeo  5 років тому +3

      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
      @jfour2zero 5 років тому +2

      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.

  • @treypohe4593
    @treypohe4593 5 років тому +170

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

  • @rajshreekhara6553
    @rajshreekhara6553 2 роки тому

    Respect to each and every doctor we have!

  • @fefs3977
    @fefs3977 2 місяці тому +1

    I don’t care what anyone says, both before and after the surgery, she was beautiful. Much love to her

  • @thankyou5726
    @thankyou5726 5 років тому +303

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

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  5 років тому +5

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

    • @dummyaccount6176
      @dummyaccount6176 5 років тому +1

      nivra 18 Mabuhay po

  • @Darendien
    @Darendien 5 років тому +296

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

  • @taongasindano8839
    @taongasindano8839 Рік тому +4

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

    • @sou8823
      @sou8823 Рік тому +1

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

  • @raintree3383
    @raintree3383 Рік тому +3

    I saw a picture of Katie before this...she was so beautiful.....so happy for her second chance

    • @erxfav3197
      @erxfav3197 Рік тому

      Do you know what happened?

    • @shinamaslam6945
      @shinamaslam6945 10 місяців тому

      ​@@erxfav3197she shot herself,as her bf dumped her

  • @detsiedi161
    @detsiedi161 5 років тому +1910

    UA-cam is savage af its recommendeding face transplant for me fml

  • @iAmit_Kumar
    @iAmit_Kumar Місяць тому +1

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

  • @clydet.m7090
    @clydet.m7090 Рік тому

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

  • @Juniebeaniebaby101
    @Juniebeaniebaby101 5 років тому +277

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

    • @TTGJoeeoJ
      @TTGJoeeoJ Рік тому +11

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

    • @carmencruz2415
      @carmencruz2415 Рік тому

      @@TTGJoeeoJ what did she do?

    • @zama_99
      @zama_99 Рік тому

      @@TTGJoeeoJ ?

    • @anxel763
      @anxel763 Рік тому

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

    • @anxel763
      @anxel763 Рік тому

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

  • @geraldjoshua9554
    @geraldjoshua9554 5 років тому +1352

    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
      @lucyhwucy3724 5 років тому +6

      yes, preach

    • @Joseph3391399
      @Joseph3391399 5 років тому +2

      Yes thank you♥️

    • @lucada8538
      @lucada8538 5 років тому +8

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

    • @andrewhinman5113
      @andrewhinman5113 5 років тому +15

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

    • @songbirddreamz8318
      @songbirddreamz8318 5 років тому

      Gerald Joshua Amen

  • @lepziya1244
    @lepziya1244 2 роки тому

    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...

  • @Tradingprodigy613
    @Tradingprodigy613 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @daviddulom8258
    @daviddulom8258 3 роки тому +138

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

  • @RayMak
    @RayMak 5 років тому +216

    Hope she will recover beautifully.

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  5 років тому +33

      Thanks for your kind words, Ray! If you haven't yet, you can watch the full documentary on our channel here: ua-cam.com/video/fFua9-Rc4pw/v-deo.html

    • @abhikush4017
      @abhikush4017 3 роки тому +2

      WoW justin Y!! Hey

    • @alexandrinolesco3964
      @alexandrinolesco3964 3 роки тому +3

      Whhaahahaggat?????HE COOOMMENTTTEEDFDIDDJRSS

    • @abhikush4017
      @abhikush4017 3 роки тому +1

      @@alexandrinolesco3964 😭

    • @equiaux_music
      @equiaux_music 2 роки тому +2

      Been a long way huh Ray

  • @kerrypooley406
    @kerrypooley406 2 роки тому

    Very brave. I was questioning the morality behind the decision, but I'm glad I saw. Good luck Katie.

  • @sagarkxetry3870
    @sagarkxetry3870 2 роки тому +1

    Finally real heart touching video

  • @johnlloyddao4325
    @johnlloyddao4325 4 роки тому +106

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

    • @randomclips4094
      @randomclips4094 4 роки тому +3

      Wait, she died?

    • @bigman6424
      @bigman6424 3 роки тому +8

      @@randomclips4094 the face donor died, not katie

    • @BCDstudies
      @BCDstudies 3 місяці тому

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

  • @jack.soncalo
    @jack.soncalo 5 років тому +187

    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
      @NatGeo  5 років тому +4

      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
      @athnuachan119 5 років тому +9

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

    • @jack.soncalo
      @jack.soncalo 5 років тому +1

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

    • @tenapus
      @tenapus 5 років тому +3

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

    • @jenniferraymond9766
      @jenniferraymond9766 2 роки тому

      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.

  • @user-fn1uo2hd8f
    @user-fn1uo2hd8f 16 днів тому

    I Love how they all prayed. God bless 💓

  • @jonnyd6087
    @jonnyd6087 Рік тому +2

    She had such a beautiful face. This is just absolutrly heart breaking that this occurred.

  • @parker_aug2
    @parker_aug2 5 років тому +140

    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
      @NatGeo  5 років тому +7

      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: ua-cam.com/video/fFua9-Rc4pw/v-deo.html

    • @popazz1
      @popazz1 5 років тому +5

      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
      @scarlord9999 5 років тому +1

      Game of Thrones all over again

    • @kierenstanley3941
      @kierenstanley3941 5 років тому

      Hey

    • @-khushlush
      @-khushlush 5 років тому

      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 😊

  • @mizzcrazygal
    @mizzcrazygal 5 років тому +477

    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
      @tr0llol677 5 років тому +5

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

    • @_______.____._______
      @_______.____._______ 5 років тому +17

      Dumb people are easily amazed

    • @mizzcrazygal
      @mizzcrazygal 5 років тому +31

      K R 😭😭don’t be mean

    • @tr0llol677
      @tr0llol677 5 років тому

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

    • @therambler3713
      @therambler3713 5 років тому +13

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

  • @comment0242
    @comment0242 Рік тому +4

    The stuff doctors around the world can do to give someone a 2nd life when most of us only get 1 is truly remarkable

  • @anjoreyjuachon5300
    @anjoreyjuachon5300 2 роки тому

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

  • @michellekho5609
    @michellekho5609 3 роки тому +101

    Lord you remind me that my problems are actually nothing.

  • @hannaolga1527
    @hannaolga1527 5 років тому +146

    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
      @NatGeo  5 років тому +2

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

    • @dedo5935
      @dedo5935 5 років тому +1

      What happened to her pls

    • @Dr_Alan_Grant
      @Dr_Alan_Grant 5 років тому

      @@dedo5935 Read the article.

    • @dedo5935
      @dedo5935 5 років тому +2

      Alan Grant can I get a link to the article pls

    • @Dr_Alan_Grant
      @Dr_Alan_Grant 5 років тому

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

  • @jimbob9799
    @jimbob9799 Рік тому +1

    This poor women. I can’t imagine what is going through her head. Probably so scared

  • @axxtv9282
    @axxtv9282 2 роки тому

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

  • @meiyappanselvam4650
    @meiyappanselvam4650 5 років тому +83

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

  • @cportwein7652
    @cportwein7652 5 років тому +541

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

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  5 років тому +10

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

    • @vaishlol
      @vaishlol 5 років тому +3

      National Geographic hey nat love u

    • @matthewmajorweenus6212
      @matthewmajorweenus6212 5 років тому +4

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

    • @Cheesus-Sliced
      @Cheesus-Sliced 5 років тому +6

      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
      @jojo-pd4ii 5 років тому +7

      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.

  • @samvidallagdamenpelaez9116
    @samvidallagdamenpelaez9116 2 роки тому

    Salute those doctors that did thier best for surgery

  • @jenny_theo
    @jenny_theo Рік тому

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

  • @itzel9641
    @itzel9641 5 років тому +1729

    Y’all stop hatting there a lot of people out there who don’t get a second chance because the committed suicide you guy don’t know what she was going through at that time 🙄💕💕💕💕

    • @pooter-zn2hm
      @pooter-zn2hm 5 років тому +61

      Slime Girl 101 what are you even saying

    • @Youza899
      @Youza899 5 років тому +54

      Learn proper grammar then talk

    • @greysdevil4378
      @greysdevil4378 5 років тому +45

      Yeah guys, stop hatting

    • @Youza899
      @Youza899 5 років тому +15

      @@greysdevil4378 LMAO

    • @MarineSelena
      @MarineSelena 5 років тому +21

      I don’t understand you .,.

  • @CountryCowboy008
    @CountryCowboy008 3 роки тому +235

    All of you are just in awe, while I'm here thinking "the donor's body will be buried with no face 😕"

    • @marissabaquiran8190
      @marissabaquiran8190 3 роки тому +3

      Yes

    • @zory1733
      @zory1733 3 роки тому +5

      Yea i dunno if I wanna be a donor, I'd like to keep my face 😔

    • @tthom2459
      @tthom2459 3 роки тому +34

      That's when cremation comes in handy

    • @rahul_tanwar
      @rahul_tanwar 3 роки тому +101

      After death, one is remembered by their deeds and not by their face.

    • @zory1733
      @zory1733 3 роки тому +15

      @@rahul_tanwar wise words 👏

  • @aminamensyy1337
    @aminamensyy1337 Рік тому +1

    Such a wonderful family ❤️

  • @Waheguru586
    @Waheguru586 2 роки тому

    Doctors and surgeons are the most generous person is in the entire universe they save lives . I want to be a surgeon when I grow up

  • @ff-gx6jb
    @ff-gx6jb 5 років тому +701

    It's heart touching story 😢 tnks to national geographical

  • @pabloandresarenas
    @pabloandresarenas 5 років тому +22

    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
      @XXSOCIADTODASXX 5 років тому +3

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

    • @ablemedia8763
      @ablemedia8763 5 років тому +1

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

  • @avishnya1
    @avishnya1 2 роки тому

    My Love and huge Thank you TO ALL DOCTORS WHO IS WORKING EVERY SECOND AND HOUR TO SAVE PEOPLE LIFE!
    THANK YOU DEAREST DOCTORS FOR YOUR JOB!!

  • @sarahfields288
    @sarahfields288 2 роки тому +1

    I dread to think how much this would cost. I'm pleased for her

    • @nielsvvvv
      @nielsvvvv 2 роки тому

      Free. Just as a promo for clinic and doc cv

  • @AzlianaLyana
    @AzlianaLyana 5 років тому +1844

    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
      @sarahredwood537 5 років тому +13

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

    • @MrSuperNovah
      @MrSuperNovah 5 років тому +114

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

    • @MrJhuncon
      @MrJhuncon 5 років тому +23

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

    • @shamilton5864
      @shamilton5864 5 років тому +97

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

    • @twmosamitzu6942
      @twmosamitzu6942 5 років тому +15

      What will happen to the face of the donor?