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Miracle recovery: Woman wakes from coma, takes steps
2 May
Summary
- Woman fell critically ill with acute liver failure in Japan.
- She emerged from a coma, showing progress like squeezing hands.
- Despite limitations, she has begun to stand and take steps.
A woman's honeymoon in Japan took a dire turn on April 9 when she became seriously ill, leading to a diagnosis of acute liver failure and other critical conditions. She was placed on life support and remained in a coma for several weeks before a medical evacuation brought her back to the United States on April 21.
Upon returning to Texas, her family witnessed encouraging signs of recovery, including squeezing her mother's hand and responding to them. Doctors noted potential for brain damage reversal. A major breakthrough occurred when she was assisted to stand and take a few steps.
She has also begun to show emotional responses, expressing discomfort, sadness, and happiness, even smiling and giggling. Despite this progress, her recovery continues, as she currently has limited motor and speech abilities, cannot speak, eat, or drink independently. A GoFundMe page supporting her recovery raised over $187,000.
