A head-on car crash sidelined a young mom. A rare transplant was the only option to get her life back.

TL;DR

Lacy Cornelius Boyd sustained severe intestinal injuries in a car accident caused by black ice.
The injuries resulted in short bowel syndrome, requiring an ileostomy bag and 12 hours of daily IV nutrition.
Boyd was referred to the Cleveland Clinic, where she underwent a rare intestinal transplant.
Intestinal transplants are uncommon, have a high threshold for consideration, and carry significant risks of rejection and infection.
The transplant surgery was successful, and Boyd recovered, no longer needing the ileostomy bag or IV nutrition.
Boyd returned home and was able to participate in family traditions and daily activities she had previously been unable to do.

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