A Texas bride who suffered acute liver failure on her honeymoon in Japan is showing signs of recovery, according to her family. Sarah Danh, a 27-year-old labour and delivery nurse, fell ill on the second day of her trip and was placed in a coma on life support after being hospitalised on April 9.
Danh was medically evacuated back to the United States on April 21. Her uncle, Khang Le, provided an update on Facebook on Thursday, stating that she is no longer on life support and is breathing on her own. She can wiggle her toes and move her arms, and has taken a few small steps with assistance.
Le noted that while Danh's physical condition is improving, she still cannot drink water, eat, or speak. Her memory comes and goes, but she can express emotions such as discomfort, sadness, and happiness. She will require physical and cognitive therapy once transferred out of the intensive care unit.
The cause of the liver failure remains unclear. A GoFundMe campaign raised over $187,000 to cover medical expenses but has since been taken down. Danh's husband, Luke Gradl, and her mother, Le Le, expressed gratitude for the support, saying it gave them comfort and hope during a difficult time.
