Reports about the status of Lamar Odom’s health have been contradictory in recent weeks, but the latest update is the former NBA star has taken steps on his own without a walker.
Just last week, reports surfaced that Odom wasn’t “doing great” and often forgets his own name.
However, TMZ now reports he is making strides in his recovery by taking his first steps without any help. It first reportedly happened on Thursday, when Odom shocked his doctors by taking three steps.
He recently made other strides that have stunned doctors, like regaining enough motor skills in his hands to pull his hood over his head. He also recognized one of the nurses tending to him in the hospital, which is a big step because he previously didn’t recognize anyone – not even family.
Odom has been recovering in the hospital since Oct. 13 and will soon be moved to a rehab facility to continue his recovery process.