'It has been incredibly difficult': Khloe breaks her silence as it's revealed Lamar has made his first steps at LA hospital but may need a kidney transplant after drug binge 

  • Lamar Odom was airlifted from Sunrise Hospital to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Monday
  • He took first steps since he collapsed after he arrived, according to aunt
  • Odom may need a transplant as his kidneys are still failing following his four-day brothel bender 
  • Khloe Kardashian rode in the helicopter with him, according to reports

Giving thanks: Khloe Kardashian's heartfelt message to her fans was posted on her website

Giving thanks: Khloe Kardashian's heartfelt message to her fans was posted on her website

It's been one of the worst weeks of her life.

But with Lamar Odom apparently out of immediate danger, Khloe Kardashian has taken a moment to make her first public statement since his collapse.

In a statement on her app and website www.khloewithak.com, she wrote on Tuesday: 'The past week has been incredibly difficult. I'm so thankful for family, friends and fans, who have sent nothing but prayers and well wishes to Lamar.

'I also want to take a moment to thank everyone at Sunrise Hospital, including the amazing doctors and nurses for their kindness and diligent work.'

And she said of Odom's condition: 'Incredible strides have been made.'

Khloe made it clear she was touched by the 'outpouring of love', saying that without the 'strength' the support gave her 'it would have been difficult to endure'.

And, signing off, the 31-year-old wrote: 'Thank you for your continued support. God is great!!!'

Her statement came after Odom was airlifted from Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at around 5.30pm on Monday. 

Khloe is thought to have also traveled in the helicopter, having kept vigil at the former NBA star's ever since his collapse. 

Odom took his first steps after arriving at the Los hospital according to a statement released by his aunt's publicist. 

Alvina Alston, who has been speaking publicly for Odom's aunt JaNean Mercer said of the basketball player's recovery; 'He continues to make miraculous progress, taking a few steps in Los Angeles.' 

Despite this good news, Odom is still facing many challenges and may need to get a transplant as his kidneys are still failing and have yet to recover following his recent bender at a Nevada brothel.

TMZ spoke with a source familiar with the basketball star's condition who said that this is one of the reasons Odom is moving to Los Angeles for care as his 'kidneys are shot.'   

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'Incredibly difficult week': Khloe is pictured with her estranged husband back in 2012; she has not left his side since his collapse after a drink and drug-fueled four-day bender

'Incredibly difficult week': Khloe is pictured with her estranged husband back in 2012; she has not left his side since his collapse after a drink and drug-fueled four-day bender

Slumped: Lamar Odom in the king-sized bed where he was found the day after this picture was taken. On the bedside cabinet are what appears to be a copy of Love Ranch owner Dennis Hof's book Pimp, candles, baby oil and a sex toy

Slumped: Lamar Odom in the king-sized bed where he was found the day after this picture was taken. On the bedside cabinet are what appears to be a copy of Love Ranch owner Dennis Hof's book Pimp, candles, baby oil and a sex toy

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Lamar Odom

Disheveled: Lamar Odom seen wearing a red t-shirt and shorts in the room where he spent four days after arriving at the brothel on Friday

According to reports, the onetime NBA great has been breathing on his own this week after collapsing last Tuesday and was even able to tell his estranged wife, Khloe Kardashian: 'I love you'.

Odom was airlifted about 5.30pm to Los Angeles, where he will continue rehabilitation.

E! News has reported that Khloe rode in the helicopter with her husband to LA. 

Odom was previously prohibited from being airlifted because of his condition.

He is 'making fast progress' and can now move his arms and legs.

However he has been unable to stand up, even with assistance, according to the report.

A CT scan came back clean, but there may be some cognitive issues ahead. 

E! also reported that he recently passed a swallowing test, which is a good sign of neurological function. 

Khloe has not left his side since the collapse and travels with him everywhere in the hospital.

Odom has 'months' of treatment ahead of him as he continues to recover.

It is still unclear however whether he will fully recover. 

Earlier on Monday the Daily Mail Online obtained photos from inside the Love Ranch brothel suite where Odom romped with two prostitutes and consumed a mystery cocktail of drink and drugs. 

The first of the three pictures shows the 35-year-old siting barefooted on a couch, looking drained and disheveled. 

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Transfer: The former NBA star was airlifted from Las Vegas' Sunrise Hospital to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at around 5.30pm on Monday; Khloe is thought to have traveled at his side

Transfer: The former NBA star was airlifted from Las Vegas' Sunrise Hospital to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at around 5.30pm on Monday; Khloe is thought to have traveled at his side

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Ryder Cherry

New friends: Monica Monroe (left) and Ryder Cherry (right) were the two women who spent time with Odom

His head is bowed and his eyes are barely open as he clasps a half-full bottle of water, wearing a red t-shirt.

A woman's bare legs can also be seen in the shot which was taken between 7:30pm and 8:30pm – around 18 hours before Lamar was found unconscious with white foam dripping from his mouth.

In the second and third images, the 6ft 10in former athlete is seen sprawled across a king-size bed.

Taken between 11:30pm and 11:45pm they appear to show him either sleeping or unconscious beneath a duvet in brothel boss Dennis Hof's private suite.

What appeared to be sex toys, candles and lubricant can be seen on the dresser along with what looks like a copy of Hof's raunchy memoir – 'The Art of the Pimp'.

A zipped-up red and black sports bag is on the wooden floor next to the bed.

Love Ranch sources say the images were taken by one of the two hookers who Lamar picked out of a line-up when he arrived at the remote sex den in Crystal, Nevada, on Saturday.

Daily Mail Online did not pay for the pictures. 

Petite blondes Ryder Cherry and Monica Monroe visited him as often as six times a day for 'private party sessions' before entering his room and finding him unconscious at around 2:30pm Tuesday.

Got her back: Khloe's family have rushed to support her during the crisis; seen are Kylie Jenner, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian visiting Lamar last Thursday in the Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas

Got her back: Khloe's family have rushed to support her during the crisis; seen are Kylie Jenner, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian visiting Lamar last Thursday in the Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas

Lamar was initially thought to have taken cocaine and herbal Viagra but Daily Mail Online later revealed, however, he had in fact taken a 'speedball' - an intravenous injection of cocaine with heroin or methadone.

Love Ranch management insist they have a zero-tolerance attitude towards drugs and make their adult performers sign agreements allowing them to spot search their rooms.

But reports soon surfaced stating that medics had found a needle mark on Lamar's arm and 'every drug imaginable' in his system.

'When the first photo was taken early Monday evening you can see he was sitting up and looked OK,' said the insider.

The source said the two girls returned with the food but Lamar was already asleep and didn't eat it.

It is not clear from the later images of the former Los Angeles Laker was merely asleep or already in the throes of an overdose, however there are no visible signs suggesting he was unwell.

'It's hard to tell if had taken anything at that point, added the source. 'He did take naps all the time throughout his stay.

'The girl who took these pictures has kept the time-stamps because she believes it proves he was OK when she left him.'

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