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Kentucky Nurse Undergoes Quadruple Amputation Following Complications from Kidney Stone Treatment

Despite the life-altering event, Lucinda 'Cindy' Mullins remains positive, stating she's 'just so happy to be alive' and cherishing time with her family.

  • Lucinda 'Cindy' Mullins, a 41-year-old nurse and mother of two from Kentucky, underwent a quadruple amputation after a kidney stone treatment led to a severe infection.
  • Mullins' kidney stone got infected and she became septic, leading to the amputation of her legs from the knees down and the impending amputation of her arms below the elbow.
  • Despite the life-altering event, Mullins remains positive, stating she's 'just so happy to be alive' and gets to spend more time with her family.
  • News of Mullins' condition has led to an outpouring of support, with a GoFundMe page for her family raising nearly $105,000 by Sunday afternoon.
  • Mullins has left the hospital in good spirits, as shown in pictures posted by the Daily Mail.
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