Pagaling na si Samboy

MANILA, Philippines – Patungo na sa kanyang paggaling si PBA legend Samboy Lim matapos atakihin sa puso habang nagpapahinga sa bench sa isang basketball game halos dalawang buwan na ang nakararaan.

Sumasailalim ang 52-anyos na si Lim sa therapy ng dalawang beses sa isang araw sa isang condominium unit malapit sa The Medical City kung saan siya tinanggap noong Nobyembre at pinalabas noong isang linggo.

Wala na sa coma si Lim ngunit may nakakabit pa sa kanyang leeg para sa paghinga niya at tubo para sa kanyang pagkain. Nagmumulat na siya ng mga mata at may nararamdaman na sa kanyang katawan.

Sinabi ng dating asawa ni Lim na si Darlene Berberabe na malaki ang kanilang paniniwala na makakabangon ang tinaguriang ‘Skywalker’ dahil sa kakayahan nitong umupo ng halos 45 minuto.

“Samboy is undergoing physical therapy,” sabi ni Berberabe. “At the moment, we’re planning to introduce occupational and cognitive development therapy. We monitor his blood pressure carefully so we’re not rushing his ability to sit up, starting with an incline of 20 degrees to 30 to 50. He’s at different levels of awareness.  He continues to take anti-convulsion medication.  More and more, he is showing control of his senses.  He can open his eyes but they’re fixed and frozen, meaning he still can’t see.  The positive signs are his eyes move with direction when we call out to him, he smiles, he puckers his lips when we come close to kiss him.”

Ayon pa kay Berberabe, hindi sinosolo ng mga duktor ang kredito sa paggaling ng PBA legend.

“They told us it was God’s will and Samboy’s spirit,” ani Berberabe. “We are grateful to Samboy’s main attending physician and cardiologist Dr. Luigi Segundo who was so meticulous in coordinating with all of his 19 doctors and ensuring Samboy’s heart is strong.  He was really patient in making sure the family is updated and that we understand every medical step.  Samboy’s recove-ry has surprised his doctors who told us that what we see in him is entirely his and God’s doing.  We are very grateful to the donors who selflessly shared financial help.”