document: Charla Nash , woman mauled by chimp , waiting for face transplant -LRB- video -RRB- Charla Nash , woman mauled by chimp , waiting for face transplant -LRB- video -RRB- New Haven , Conn. - Charla Nash , the woman who was left disfigured after being attacked by a 200-pound chimpanzee in Feb. 2009 , is anxiously awaiting a face and hand transplant . The brutal attack left Nash without her nose , lips , hands , and sight . She was blinded during the vicious rampage , is only able to eat through a straw and has difficulty breathing . To see a photo of Charla before the attack and a graphic current photo , click here . In a 2009 inteview with Oprah , Nash said she wears a veil everyday so she wo n't '' `` scare people . '' '' Only weeks ago , Texas construction worker , Daniel Wiens , 25 , was the first man in the U.S. to receive a full face transplant at Boston 's Brigham and Women 's Hospital after a traumatic power line accident in 2008 , left him blinded without lips , eyebrows , and his nose . To see photos regarding Daniel Wiens , click here . Nash , 57 , was deemed eligible for surgery by the same hospital that performed Wiens ' surgery . As with Wiens ' procedure , the Department of Defense would pay for Nash 's surgery through a contract given to the Boston hospital in 2009 to cover the cost of face transplants for some civilians , veterans , and hospital officials . If donors are found for both Nash 's hands and face , the hospital may be the first in the country to perform a simultaneous transplant of both . Advertisement Hospital officials note that eligible donors can be up to 20 years younger or 10 years older than Nash and must have similar skin color and texture , along with her blood type . The donor must also be within four hours of travel from the Boston location . The surgery will make it easier for Nash to eat , as well as restore her sense of touch and smell , said plastic surgeon Dr. Bohdan Pomahac , who performed Wiens ' face transplant and will lead the Nash surgical team . To see a video regarding Nash , click on the player to the left of this article , or click here . Despite her devastating injuries , Dr. Pomahac said she is '' `` amazingly well '' '' psychologically considering the serious attack she underwent . He noted that the prospect of a face and hand transplant gives her hope for the future . Want to read more US Headlines Examiner articles ? Then subscribe to receive continuous updates as articles are published . You can also follow me on Twitter .
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