Confident of Skywalker’s recovery, ex-wife says Samboy Lim can defy science

“Ako kasi I think Samboy can defy science. No one said na pwedeng maglakad  sa ere but he’s the Skywalker," Berberabe told reporters.
"The doctors were also surprised with his recovery and many people are praying so collective prayers can really bring him to good health,” she added.

"We are hoping na tuloy tuloy na, natutuwa kami na he’s out of coma because the doctors were telling us na because of what happened to him, matatagalan na…pwedeng maging in coma siya for several years,” Berberabe said.  

The 52-year-old Lim, a member of the PBA’s Greatest Players list, collapsed on Nov. 28 during an exhibition match with former players at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. He was brought to the Medical City for treatment.

Lim came out of his coma on Jan. 14.

Although separated, Berberabe remained in charge of caring for Lim.

 

“I’m principally in charge of taking care of him. I’m in charge of fund raising kasi medyo mahal yung medical bill and the continuing care that’s another challenge,” she said. 

 

Lim’s hospital bills reached around P2.8 million and his room has the medical equipment and supplies needed, a round-the-clock nurse care, and a daily physical therapy program.