Katie was declared stable enough to undergo the face transplant procedure.
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But it wasn’t just about her physical stability. Because her trauma was the result of a suicide attempt, doctors needed to be sure she would be mentally capable of handling the procedure. She was, and she went on the transplant list in March 2016.