A Kentucky nurse who became a quadruple amputee after a routine kidney stone procedure led to sepsis is now walking at home with prosthetic legs. Lucinda 'Cindy' Mullins, 41, was photographed taking her first steps supported by family, as shared on a GoFundMe page on April 19.
Mullins, a mother of two, underwent kidney stone treatment in January. A temporary stent left after surgery became infected when she removed it at home, causing septic shock. Doctors amputated her legs and lower arms to save her life.
Her husband, DJ, reported on March 8 that she had begun intensive therapy at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital. 'As if she wasn’t strong enough, she’s about to get stronger,' he wrote. The family has shared updates showing her progress, including a February appearance at her son's high school pep rally.
Mullins told DailyMail.com in February that she felt peace knowing her family supported her. 'Surprisingly, I wasn't upset, I didn't question it. I wasn't angry,' she said. She has since learned to eat independently using a specially adapted fork.
Friend Heather Beshears, who organised the fundraiser, wrote: 'Happy tears are definitely flowing. She has been so ready to get this chapter started.'
