Lamar Odom: NBA star well enough to make medical decisions

Latest reports confirm that Lamar Odom has made a huge turn around in his recovery from drug overdose even though he came frighteningly close to death.

Latest reports confirm that Lamar Odom has made a huge turn around in his recovery from drug overdose even though he came frighteningly close to death. Lamar is now reportedly strong enough to talk with doctors and make his own decisions when it comes to his treatment! Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian play

Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian (Instagram)

We previously reported that Khloe Kardashian, was given the responsibility of making all the medical decisions of saving Lamar's life while he was still in coma. Well, Khloe can now take a break! Lamar and Joe Odom play

"Lamar has progressed to the point that he is communicating with doctors," a source tells TMZ. Lamar is also "participating in decisions about his treatment" following his drug overdose. He may even be in charge of deciding whether or not his father Joe Odom, can visit him in the hospital.

Considering that there were reports that Lamar supposedly suffered irreversible brain damage while comatose, this is incredibly good news! play

According to TMZ’s source, Khloe was comfortable enough to finally leave the hospital because Lamar was feeling so much better. Khloe ventured away from Lamar’s side for the first time since his medical emergency to attend Kim Kardashian's baby shower early this week. But she didn't stay too long at the event