Doctor: Giffords nearing 'the edge of the woods'

[Playinghardball]

MSN.com

TUCSON, Ariz. — U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords continues to improve and is becoming more responsive, a member of the medical team treating her said Wednesday.

Her recovery after being shot in the head is "going as anticipated," Dr. Peter Rhee, trauma chief of Tucson's University Medical Center said at a news conference. "Progress can occur rapidly or can go in a negative fashion, as well. None of the downward progress has occurred at this time."

The amount of sedation she's under has been decreased and she's able to breathe on her own, although the congresswoman still has a breathing tube to prevent infections such as pneumonia. She's also moving both arms and has been able to feel with her hands the area where she was wounded, said Rhee.

More at: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41018273/ns/health-health_care

[gateley]

1. K&R! nt

[Liberal_in_LA]

2. glad she continues to recover

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Such heartening news!

May she continue back to complete wellness...

[nadinbrzezinski]

4. This is extremely good news

The recovery so far, has been remarkable

[Parker CA]

5. That's terrific news!!

[LemmingWarrior]

6. Stay strong and keep fighting, Gabby

excellent news!

[DCKit]

7. They really need to back off on these glowing reports.

People are going to expect her to be back in the House kicking (R) ass in a month at this rate, and that just ain't gonna happen.

Disclaimer: my younger brother was shot in the head, with a very similar injury some years back and, though he lived for some years afterward, the final outcome was not a happy one.

[Raksha]

9. I'm very sorry to hear that.

I hope Gaby has a better outcome than your brother. I guess the rejoicing is premature, although it's natural enough.

[DCKit]

10. I would agree. I have discussed the number of miraculous coincidences that occured...

at great length with my S.O.. I'm not a religious person, but a higher power seemed to be thwarting an even worse outcome on Saturday.

[Raksha]

8. Wonderful news! Thank you for posting this.

My prayer for her remains what it was before: May she make a full recovery, and live to spit in Sarah Palin's face!

[madokie]

11. Typing this with tears streaming down my face

If there is a God please let her live.