Chimp Attack Survivor Charla Nash Opens Up About Face Transplant Setback | TODAY

In an exclusive interview with Meredith Vieira, chimp attack survivor Charla Nash discusses a recent setback when her body began rejecting her transplanted face after doctors tried weaning her off anti-rejection drugs.

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Chimp Attack Survivor Charla Nash Opens Up About Face Transplant Setback | TODAY

[kinshela]

This is why wild animals belong in the wild...praying for her..

[liberty]

I just realized how small my problems are.

[montecarloss]

Her eyes look so realistic, i thought those were her eyes and that she could see at first

[woodlandcritters]

this is a FEROCIOUSLY better interview than the oprah one. oprah was so invasive and tried prying things out of her that she already stated she didn’t like talking abt. this interviewer treated her like a real person besides just the attack. it was very respectful.

[davelyons]

This woman’s mental strength should be an inspiration to us all!

[andiemadison]

This is why people shouldn't have wild/exotic animals for pets..

[thatgirl]

I’m so happy she doesn’t use the veil to hide her face anymore. She’s incredible

[OofItsKiki]

“Do you think you will?” “I will.” I cried, my God this woman is brilliant.

[alan]

Keeping exotic wild animals as pets should be illegal. This is a prime example why.

[crystalk]

Her attitude after what happened is admirable to say the least.

[alienheston]

People need to know that wild animals are NOT cuddly. They have wild natural instincts.

[HappyMad]

She has come SUCH a long way. She looks great. I’m so happy she no longer feels the need to hide her face with that veil. She’s an incredible person. My goodness.

[ellipses]

My god her face looks good. Science and medicine has come such a long way. Amazing.

[erikaoliviak]

Notice how she bought the interviewer a scarf, even though she doesn't have much for herself <3 I swear humans are more generous when they have less.

[leila]

“I bought this scarf for you, you’re my star today” she’s so pure :, ) I wish nothing but the absolute best for her!

[zachariahswartz]

The doctors and surgeons involved in this transplant need to be highly saluted and regarded as the best of the best.. She was literally marred beyond human recognition and now thanks to these heroes she looks human again!!

[hmuqgkx]

Pain is relative, guys. Just because she suffered and survived doesn't mean that what you're going through isn't hard.

[AshTries]

Meredith interviewed her with 100 more times compassion than Oprah did.

[tabora_]

I love this interview. She didn't ask anything about that day as far as I heard, and she's talking about her improvements and how she's striving for positivity and living her life again. She was really interested in her growth and individuality, not the story itself like someone else....

[iamy]

This woman reminds me of my mom.
She had a terrible accident where her legs were basically destroyed.
Doctors even considered removing her legs. But no. God put the right ortho surgeon and he made her legs like new. Its been 6 years since its happened and now she drives, runs, walks, and is a normal mom again. She is the strongest woman I've had in my life.