A Boston man has something new to be thankful for after he received a double arm transplant

A Boston man who received a double arm transplant in October is making remarkable recovery, just in time for Thanksgiving. The best part, he says, is that he is able to hug his loved ones again.

LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Will Lautzenheiser became infected with streptococcal infection which became life-threatening. The former professor of film production and screenwriting at Boston University had to undergo surgery that removed his arms and legs in 2011, in an effort to save his life.

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But at a recent news conference, Lautzenheiser showed that his arms have limited mobility, but are improving everyday.

"This is about it so far, but I had nothing," he said while demonstrating the ability to move his arms back and forth.

"I can move my elbow, it's astonishing."

Doctors say that the 40-year-old will need another year of therapy before his new arms have full mobility.

Lautzenheiser underwent a nine-hour operation in October at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston , which involved 13 surgeons. He said that he will always be grateful to the anonymous donor who "will always be as close to me as my own skin."

The donor's family wished to remain anonymous, but they did issue a statement.

"Our son gave the best hugs. We pray that you make a wonderful recovery and that your loved ones will be able to enjoy your warm embrace."

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