Thursday, September 25
September 25th, 2008
I woke up this morning at 4 a.m., couldn’t sleep… I did push ups, sit ups, leg lifts..still wasn’t tired. I didn’t want to wake Deana up, so I went into the ‘common area’(I didn’t fall OR make a lot of noise) I feel good. It’s just after accupuncture, my head feels ‘loopy’. I think it may be my medication. I’m not going to take it until AFTERaccupuncture tomorrow. They’re now only doing 4 needles on me, to increase my energy, Dr. Frank said. I also started “Electric Shock Therapy”. I call it ‘electrocution’. When I asked what this is for, I was told ‘to stimulate and break down your muscles (calf). I told them I’ve been working out for 25 years to build those muscles! I like them, I want them! I am definitely going to sit down with him today and get the whole meaning/story. I am sure I misunderstood.
7:15 p.m.
Physical therapy went okay today. Boy, it makes you realize how far you have to go. Andy is my therapist who doesn’t speak much English, he is very funny. When he shows me something to do, he can tell by my reaction and he says (in perfect english- mockingly) “I can’t”, and then proceeds to help me do it.
I did learn that electro therapy (aka electrocution) STIMULATES the muscles to help them work better. Phew! that’s a relief. Tomorrow I have my first spinal treatment (between 2 and 4). I am excited and nervous. Excited because this is why I’m here: nervous about lying still for six hours after (I told Deana she’s gotta sit with me and hold my head down for the 6 hours so I don’t forget and lift it) also nervous about what if it doesn’t do anything? It’s gotta work, I came to China (and dragged Deana with me)!! I probably won’t be blogging tommorow, wish me luck!
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1. Kathleen | September 25th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
It is great to hear from you! I have been thinking of you every day and checking for your blog. Sounds like everything is going well. Good luck with the spinal treatment. Looking forward to more updates.
2. Liz | September 25th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Hi Bj ! So glad you’re blog is up and running- I’m praying,routing and thinking about you everyday. Keep up the good work and that amzing positive attitude you have! I’m so proud of you.
Love, Liz
3. Carl Cavossa | September 26th, 2008 at 4:09 am
Good Luck Barbra we are all praying for you. The kids are doing great and we saw shawn at the teacher conf. last night. We plan on having them over for dinner. Hope all is well with you and stay in touch.
Love the cavossa’a
4. Karen Karson | September 26th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Hi BJ!
WOW!!! What an experience already! The blog is great…I was completely mesmorized. Good luck with the first spinal treatment! I will be thinking of you. Karen
5. Lesley Cahoon | September 26th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Hello BJ, I am so excited to have your blog and I a am thrilled to be able to hear how you are doing. I can’t wait to read more! It appears that you are receiving excellent care and I am glad that the “electrocution” is for stimulating the muscles. Does that mean that when you get home that you will be sticking your toes in wall outlets? I am thinking of you often and you are always in my prayers. Blog you again soon! Love Lesley
6. Tracy | September 26th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Good luck today BJ, we will be thinking of you! luv, t.
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