Texas nurse Sarah Danh flown back to the US while fighting a serious illness after becoming ill during her honeymoon in Japan

Texas Nurse Facing Serious Health Crisis After Honeymoon

A nurse from Texas is currently in a hospital, battling a severe illness that developed just two days after her honeymoon in Japan.

Sarah Dunn, 27, returned to San Antonio on Tuesday following a long 20-hour flight from Japan and was admitted with acute liver failure.

Sarah, who works in labor and delivery, and her partner, Luke Gradle, 28, had what they labeled a “dream wedding” in Houston’s Spring Branch on March 21st, before heading to Tokyo on April 8th.

“When we got to our hotel on April 8, she wasn’t feeling quite right. After 16 days in Japan, we thought it might be fine to take a day off to rest,” Gradle explained.

However, by April 9, Sarah’s condition worsened quickly, leading them to rush her to the hospital just before midnight. She was then moved to intensive care the following day due to a significant decline in her health.

Her symptoms included jaundice, body aches, and nausea.

Gradle mentioned that his wife appeared healthy before the trip.

Japanese doctors confirmed the acute liver failure diagnosis, but Gradle added that she also faced complications with kidney function and intracranial pressure, marking her situation as particularly difficult.

Dunn, employed at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, is now in need of a liver transplant. A family friend, Daniella Onmanchi, launched a GoFundMe campaign that has gathered over $175,000 to help with medical expenses.

“Being away from home during such uncertain times has been really tough for both Sarah and Luke as they handle the stress together,” Onmanchi remarked as she shared updates about the couple’s experience.

Gradle’s parents also joined a call with the Japanese medical team while Sarah was receiving care.

Gradle’s mother, Sally, expressed, “I honestly don’t know how we would have coped without him.”

Video footage captured Sarah being transferred onto a medical plane in Japan, preparing for the challenging journey home, which required three fuel stops.

Supporters of the couple indicated that taking the flight was a necessary risk, and Sarah’s uncle mentioned that her health status was looking promising.