Face Transplant Patient Thanks Doctors

A man has thanked doctors for saving his life after having a face transplant in Poland.

The patient, identified only as Grzegorz, spoke at a news conference just three months after losing his nose, upper jaw and cheeks in an accident with a stone-cutting machine at the brick factory where he worked.

The 27-hour operation was carried out on May 15 at the Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology in Gliwice.

"My speech isn't clear, but it's really important that it is there," Grzegorz said as he was discharged from hospital. "I know it's still a long way."

Surgeons said his recovery is proceeding surprisingly quickly, thanks to his "courage and determination".

He can see, eat, taste and speak, although his speech is hard to understand because his face muscles are still tight and require intensive physiotherapy.

The 33-year-old will also need surgery on his right eyelid, which he can't move.

During the news conference at the hospital, his eyes were hidden behind sunglasses.

Professor Adam Maciejewski, who led the operation, said Grzegorz will need to take medication for the rest of his life, but will be able to go back to work and lead a normal life.

"A period of hard work and rehabilitation is before him, but I want to thank him here today for his courage, perseverance and character," he added.

"I also thank the family who supported him."

Grzegorz's sister Barbara told reporters: "It's hard to express how happy we feel that our brother can return home."

She said her brother had a lunch of roast duck waiting for him at home.

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