Fighting Joey: Thanksgiving Weekend!

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Thanksgiving Weekend!

I have to give so much thanks for so many things in my life. There is really nowhere to start. Before Joeys accident, you really do just take everything for granted. You say you give thanks, you really feel you mean it, but you don't really feel it. Boy do I feel it now. I give thanks to my friends and for all that I have, but I especially give thanks to my family. I'm thankful for the chance to have a second chance with Joey and with my kids and husband. To really evaluate what's important in life and not fret over the little things.

On Wednesday I left with my husband and kids to go camping with our best friends. There were 7-8 families. We had the most wonderful Thanksgiving feast, played games and probably drank to much. Joey did great for the fact that he doesn't really like camping. The dog did exceptionally well. This was his first time camping and he loved it. We got home today (Saturday) and started to unload the RV. It will a few days to completely empty the RV and clean it. It was another great Thanksgiving trip.

This next week will be very busy for Joey and I. Joey will visit the Neurologist, Orthopedic and Neuro Optometrist, on top of going to school and doing his 14 hours of therapy. I need to finish my Holiday shopping and get myself back to the gym.

Ok that's all I have for now. I'm tired and going to bed. Goodnight all.

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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