Monday, Monday!

Monday July 20

This meal plan is definitely aimed at, shall we say, a more SENIOR audience. 
#wherestheprotein


It’s not just about working on a new walk.  

Today I was focussed on hand šŸ– stimulation with my occupational therapist, and working on a new oral sensory program with my speech therapist.  I’m willing to bet you that I’m the only person you know that put his hand in a FLUIDOTHERAPY BOX today. 



https://www.djoglobal.com/products/chattanooga/fluidotherapy-double-extremity-unit-0

Check out the slo-Mo video of the inside… Ground corn husk meal simulates fluid.  
My hand is in there somewhere!



Now, for a good laugh check out some of the highlights of my oral sensory program...

How’s your Buccal Cavity Pull these days?


Note the benefits in the small print:  strengthens and tones lips and cheeks. Reduces eye and forehead strain, frowning,and squinting.  

It’s like a free facelift... You can thank me later!šŸ™„







Comments

  1. Jen CanhamJuly 21, 2020 at 6:16 AM

    What, in God’s name, is in that blue bowl?! I’m trying those facial exercises! Canham won’t recognize me without all the frowning! xo

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  2. Teresa Loucks GrayJuly 21, 2020 at 7:50 AM

    Wow, your blog is amazing and thanks for keeping us all up to date on your AMAZING progress. As you have said, so luck to have Jillian on your team all the way. Terrific also that Anneke could give Jillian a bit of a breather and chance for you guys to have a date!

    Thinking of you lots and knowing that you are crushing this!!

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  3. UnknownJuly 22, 2020 at 5:02 AM

    Facelift, diet...seems like a fantastic place. First meal home is going to be exciting!

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  4. Susan YoungJuly 25, 2020 at 5:45 PM

    Wow!!!! So much info!!!!! It’s fascinating! And hilarious as you write. Your sense of humour is infectious and makes me smile miles away.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 27, 2020 at 5:34 AM

    Sounds like you’re learning a lot and making the most of rehab. Half the battle is approach and attitude!! You’re killing it. keep up the great work šŸ˜ŠšŸ‘šŸ»

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  6. UnknownJuly 27, 2020 at 6:48 PM

    There is definitely a senior theme to more than just your meals - nice hairstyles on the oral sensory pamphlet! You must be killing it in there, you young buck! Nice to see you haven’t lost your sensor of humor. We’re thinking about you!!

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