CORINNE Hutton’s life has changed beyond recognition since undergoing surgery seven months ago.

The Lochwinnoch woman was given a new set of hands to replace those she had lost due to a bout of sepsis in 2013.

Since then, Corinne has endured a long recovery process and had to contend with setbacks along the way.

But when she gets the chance to hold her son Rory’s hand, she knows it has all been worth it.

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Corinne told The Gazette: “My hands are performing so well – I’m moving them in ways that I wasn’t expected to for 18 months.

“I’ve had a few infections set me back because of the immune suppressants, which can mean a short stay in hospital, but I always knew that would be the case.

“Whenever I feel down, I look at my hands and know that it’s all worth it.”

Corinne was in Johnstone last week to give a set of handprints – the first she has made since her surgery – to St Margaret’s Primary.

The framed prints were bought at auction by an anonymous bidder for £1,000.

Corinne said: “It has made the pupils and staff happy and raised money to support amputees. Also, the story does its bit to promote organ donation, which is very close to my heart.”

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