Doctors: Sen Johnson’s Consciousness After Surgery A Good Sign For Recovery…

Associated Press MARY CLARE JALONICK December 19, 2006 10:12 AM

Sen. Tim Johnson has been conscious at times since his emergency brain surgery last week, his spokeswoman said Monday. But he is currently being sedated so he can rest.

The South Dakota Democrat has made it through the first 72 hours since the Wednesday evening brain surgery, spokeswoman Julianne Fisher said, a benchmark that doctors consider a good sign for recovery. The senator remains in critical but stable condition, she added.

READ FULL STORY