Fighting Joey: 3rd Injection Done

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

3rd Injection Done

Today Joey had his 3rd injection. This one was a spinal. He is doing really great. Still waking up from the procedure.

The last couple days have been slow. Yesterday we were stuck inside due to a small storm, however, we were able to go to dinner. Today we were also stuck inside because of the injection, Joey can't go out. I got a small stomach bug, nothing to bad. Joey has been working hard at his therapy and me and my mom have been going a little stir crazy.

We have meet a lot of great people and have heard a lot of amazing stories. WOW, stem cells really do work. Joey has had some small improvements already. Over the next six months is when we will really see what these stem cells have done for Joey. I'm very excited and nervous to see what they bring.

Jeremy, Jessica and Jack are all doing fine at home. My in-laws and step mom and dad have be invaluable to our family during our adventure. A big hug and kiss and thank you goes out to them.

Also a big HUGE thank you to my mom who has come on this adventure with me. I couldn't have done it without her.

Whatever it takes, No matter what!

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Suzanne said...: That's right "WHATEVER IT TAKES NO MATTER WHAT"; August 19, 2009 at 7:44 AM

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NeuroSuit Therapy

NeuroSuit Therapy is an intensive therapy program. You can read more about them by clicking the link above.

Accomplishments: Joey has gained his head and trunk control, learned to sit, crawl, bare weight on his arms and legs. He began talking during NeuroSuit Therapy. He has made more progress during this therapy then any other Physical or Occupational therapy he has done.

Physical and Occupational Therapy

I take Joey to the NAPA Center in Los Angeles 2x/wk, 2 hrs each time. The NAPA Center is also where Joey does his NeuroSuit Therapy. The therapist here are the best. They keep him stretched, loosened and continue teaching him how to work his body.

Tomatis Therapy

This therapy is a listening therapy. Classical music is played at different decipels to train his ear muscles to contract and expand with different sounds.

Accomplisments: He became more grounded, more centered. His eyes focus more and he is much more relaxed. His fime motor skills have also improved.

This is a home program specifically designed for Joey. You can click on the click above to read more about them. This program allows me to work with Joey at home. It compliments the therapy done at the NAPA Center.

Equestrian Therapy

Horse Back Riding. Accomplishments: He has gained incredible trunk control. Click the link for more information.

HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy)

This is an hour session where Joey is put in a chamber that supplies him 100% oxygen under pressure. The oxygen penetrates deep into his major organs which increases blood supply. The link will give you more information on the center I take him to.

Accomplishments: Lessen his tone. He has regained his eyesight somewhat. He also has improved cognitively.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information on the therapies.

Cranial Sacral Therapy

This is appro. a 20-45 minute therapy. The best way for me to describe it is it is like chiropractic, nothing is being cracked. The doctor is adjusting your body to get the spinal fluid moving freely through the spinal cord to the brain and to unclog any blocks due to the injury.

Stem Cell Therapy

Joey underwent stem cell therapy in China in August 2009. He received 6 injections. 2 IV and 4 Spinal. You can read all about the therapy on Joey's blog or click the title link for information on the company we went through.

Accupressure

Electric Wave Therapy

Feeding Therapy

Massage Therapy