Lamar Odom's 'cognitive functions have significantly returned with ability to process thoughts and hold conversations... after suffering 12 life-threatening strokes'
Lamar Odom's cognitive functions have significantly returned, according to new reports.
The 36-year-old basketball player fell into a dramatic coma after suffering 12 strokes in October as a result of an overdose and hope of recovery was extremely tenuous at many points.
Yet TMZ allege that Khloe Kardashian's ex-husband is doing very well with the return of many of his cognitive functions meaning he can process and speak thoughts as well as hold conversations.
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On his way: Lamar Odom's cognitive functions have significantly returned, according to new reports
Lamar hit headlines over the weekend when he joined Khloe and her sister Kim Kardashian for a healthy hike in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The reality stars live streamed the family trek on their apps and websites KimKardashianWest and KhloeWithAK.
Reports claim that Lamar, who was unable to speak or walk for a prolonged period, can now process thoughts, speak and carry conversations.
Lamar was suffering difficulties in recognising people - including family members - although he is reportedly recalling faces with much more success.
Holding out hope: TMZ allege that Khloe Kardashian's ex-husband is doing very well with the return of many of his cognitive functions meaning he can process and speak thoughts as well as hold conversations.
Sources tell TMZ that although the star is not completely back to himself, as he still suffers memory loss and speech difficulties, he is certainly on his way.
Lamar is said to be aiming to be running and again and his hike with his ex-wife was a step in the right direction, while he has reportedly been told he could even play basketball again.
The former Lakers star has faced a long road to recovery since his overdose in a Nevada brothel, with doctors initially fearing he wouldn't pull through.
However, he has made a remarkable recovery, and TMZ reports Lamar was able to complete Sunday's hike without any issues.
A shadow of hope: Kim Kardashian identified Lamar as part of the hiking group, with the walk being the former Clippers player's first outdoor exercise since his dramatic overdose and coma in October, reportsTMZ.
While Lamar's face wasn't revealed during the reality stars' stream of their energetic session with recovering Lamar, Kim identified him as part of the group on Twitter.
The sunny hike was the former Clippers player's first outdoor exercise since his dramatic overdose and coma in October, reports TMZ.
Although Khloe and Lamar were in the process of divorcing when he overdosed, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star and her family were by his side in hospital.
Happier times: Although Khloe and Lamar were in the process of divorcing when he overdosed, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star and her family were by his side in hospital
Khloe, who has called Lamar her 'soulmate,' as has reportedly rented her ex a home just blocks away from her Calabasas mansion.
Khloe also took to Instagram on Sunday to share an inspirational message that may have related to Lamar's health struggles. The quote reads: 'You may have had unfair things happen, but know that the depth of your pain is an indication of the height of your future.'
'Everything happens for a reason... Right?! I'm a firm believer of this saying,' wrote Khloe.
Inspired: Khloe also took to Instagram on Sunday to share an inspirational message that may have related to Lamar's health struggles. The quote reads: 'You may have had unfair things happen, but know that the depth of your pain is an indication of the height of your future'
Keeping posted: While Lamar's face wasn't revealed during the reality stars' stream of their energetic session with recovering Lamar, Kim identified him as part of the group on Twitter
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