The former NBA star, who was found unconscious at a brothel in Nevada
last Tuesday following a four-day drugs and alcohol binge, is
reportedly still battling kidney failure despite being moved from
Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas to Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los
Angeles last night . A source claims the 35-year-old athlete’s organs are all functioning at various levels again, but ”his kidneys are shot.” The
insider told gossip website TMZ.com that Lamar, who also suffered
multiple strokes and said to be suffering from aspiration pneumonia, is
set to have six hours of dialysis – a process to remove
waste and excess
water from the blood and is used primarily as an artificial replacement
for lost kidney function – a day, but could eventually need a kidney
transplant. Doctors in L.A. are also planning to perform more
tests on his brain in a bid to establish the full extent of the damage
from the strokes. However, the former ‘Khloé & Lamar’ star’s
aunt JaNean Mercer insists he’s making ”miraculous progress” and
”taking a few steps.” In a statement, she told PEOPLE.com: ”As
Lamar begins a new chapter in his road to recovery, PLEASE continue to
uplift him and the family in prayer. He continues to make miraculous
progress, taking a few steps in Los Angeles. We couldn’t be more
overjoyed! We realise Lamar’s continued improvement will not be easy,
however his unrelenting strength and faith in GOD will pull him through.
To everyone from across the nation and around the world who continued
to send your love and prayers, we THANK YOU sincerely.”