Sarah Danh is showing remarkable signs of recovery after being in a coma due to a sudden health crisis during her honeymoon in Japan. She is now breathing without life support and has taken her first steps since falling ill on April 9.
Danh has been battling acute liver failure and other serious complications since that date. She was medically evacuated from Tokyo to San Antonio on April 21. An MRI revealed she had suffered a stroke, which caused brain damage, but doctors believe the damage could be reversible.
Currently, she remains in the intensive care unit. She is on continuous renal replacement therapy, dialysis, blood transfusions, and plasma exchanges. Despite being unable to talk or eat independently, she can express emotions such as discomfort, sadness, and happiness.
Key developments:
- Danh has been able to wiggle her toes and move her arms.
- She will require ongoing physical and cognitive therapy throughout her recovery.
- A GoFundMe page raised over $187,000 for her treatment before being taken down.
Khang Le, her uncle, stated, “She is no longer on life support and is breathing on her own.” He also mentioned that Danh’s emotions seem to fluctuate but are present. “I truly believe the prayers and support you have all provided have given Sarah the strength and courage to keep fighting for her life,” he added.
Further testing is needed to determine the cause of her health decline. Danh remains in the ICU with months of treatment ahead as she continues to recover from this health crisis.
