Overview
- Sarah Danh, 27, remains in a coma, yet her uncle said Sunday was the most hopeful day so far as she took a few weak breaths, squeezed her mother’s hand, and faintly nodded to a question.
- An MRI after her return revealed a stroke that looked like severe bilateral brain injury, and a follow-up scan suggested some of that damage may be reversible though doctors say recovery will take time to assess.
- Her family says doctors are now hopeful her improving liver function will spare her from a transplant, but she is still in critical condition under specialist care.
- Danh fell acutely ill two days into her Japan honeymoon, and the liver failure triggered complications that included kidney failure and rising brain pressure, conditions that can follow when the liver suddenly stops clearing toxins.
- A complex medevac brought her back to San Antonio, and a GoFundMe to cover treatment and transport costs topped $180,000 before organizers paused donations after contributions neared $187,000.