Lamar Odom is showing signs of improvement and has begun breathing on his own, according to a report.
On the heels of earlier reports that Odom has opened his eyes and started to communicate, WABC-TV in Las Vegas cites sources who claim Odom said “good morning” on Friday and was able to give doctors a thumbs up. He is also reportedly no longer relying on a machine to breathe.
It appeared Odom’s condition was worsening less than 24 hours ago, but we now have various media outlets who are providing reasons for optimism. Several of Odom’s vital organs were said to be failing after he was admitted to the hospital Tuesday, but his heart is reportedly starting to show signs of responsiveness.
Though things appear to be looking up, Odom still faces a long and challenging road to recovery. It is believed that he overdosed on a combination of illegal drugs and multiple sexual enhancement pills. There is some fear that Odom could have suffered brain damage. An employee from Dennis Hof’s Love Ranch South told 911 dispatchers that the former NBA star had been seen using cocaine over the weekend. You can listen to the audio from the frightening 911 call here.
Our thoughts are with Odom, and we’re certainly happy to hear positive reports about his health. Let’s hope the situation continues to trend in that direction.
