Sorry for no update yesterday. It was a busy and surprising day.
Justin had 'goal setting' yesterday morning which was encouraging. Everyone pretty much was in agreement that he was progressed more than most they see in his condition. So much so, they want to keep him here as long as possible before transferring him to the VA Rehab.
Discharge is now for Sept. 19 to the VA, a 2 week stay there for hopefully only 2 weeks, then transfer back here for Outpatient rehab. Barb says if they refer him to VA now then the VA will want him now because of his progress and motivation.
PT/OT continues to work him hard and he spent some time in the gym getting set up for doing workouts. We did training for the 'day pass' which was hard, worked us out big time.
He finally got a meal pass and ate in the cafeteria. It was a good first outing (although it's not officially considered one of his outings). He's doing a BBQ in the Garden today and PT Beth said she may sneak him out to CVS or Piedmont so he can officially be listed as doing an individual outing. He has to have that before we can leave the premises with him. He's learning to stop being so hard-headed if he wants certain things (ha ha). And learning not to be so uptight about being seen in public.
And Robyn showed up late evening--we were under the impression she was working today and wouldn't make it in until late tonight so that was another one of the surprises for the day. Yes, she did come in with the baby and he's doing wonderful with Justin.
We saw him with his Aunt Lydia, Brandi, Amber, Robyn and Preston this morning and they all met his PT/OT team (Beth and Jenn--who work him 'vivicious'). We'll see him again at lunch and then spend time with him for the BBQ then he goes into TR until 4:00----then he's ours for the rest of the day.
He doesn't get his neck brace off yet. Doc said x-rays looked good but he wanted to give it a few more days. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, just a precautionary! Justin's ready for it to come off yet realizes that just means PT/OT will be able to push him harder (lol).
Will update again. Love you guys bunches and should be coming home for a while. Will see you all soon. Thanks for everything, keep praying!!
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! I am soooo glad he will be able to do outpatient at Shepherd's....YIPPEEEEE! Bless ya'll!!!!!!! He has come SO far! Tell him I want a dimples pic! Ya'll stay in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteJustin we are so proud of the progress you are making, and we are keeping you in our prayers. We believe in miracles, and you are one. Keep up the good work, I know you will be a great success. Love to all.
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The goal of any outpatient rehab center is to treat the addict for their addiction problem. That doesn’t mean all outpatient rehab centers are the same. With different practices and different people you will find each facility has a slightly different approach when treating an addict.
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