Despite reaching a series of milestones , Giffords has a long road ahead , doctors have said . Doctor : ' ` ` does not need as much assistance as we had anticipated '' She will remain in bed while blood is drained off her body . The whole process is expected to take 4 to 6 months .
Doctor : ' ` ` does not need as much assistance as we had anticipated '' She will remain in bed while blood is drained off her body . The whole process is expected to take 4 to 6 months .