__September 18, 2011 was the first anniversary of Sheila's bilateral hand transplant.  She drove to Pittsburgh for her checkup at UPMC.  It's amazing how time goes.  The surgery has been a real blessing for her.  She works hard at her occupational therapy and we all marvel at her progress.

Here is a recent report from CBS Pittsburgh following Sheila's checkup at UPMC for the first anniversary of her bilateral hand transplant:

Double Hand Transplant Recipient Gaining Sensations, Functions « CBS Pittsburgh