good food good times at the chick a dee outing

It is out to luch today. Another trip to the chick-a-dee in Lewiston. Today I ordered yet another Lobser Roll with onion rings. I t was a change to have different therapyst join the group. Amy, Lesley and two students molly and Jen got to love that Kenny Chesney Jen.

"REHAB ALSTAR"

I was in the gym during p.t. with Jerad this morning and I had over heard Jamee an o.t. as she was working with one of her patience say, "Don't look at Troy for sympathy, he is a rehab alstar." While working with Jerad we practice stairs, up with the good leg and down with the bad leg. I hope I got that right. Today marks my 30th day of rehab at st. Mary's d'youville pavilion. I was talking to my p.t this morning Jerad and he was letting me know that he had put down in his review of me that I would benefit from 30 more days worth of therapy. Next up o.t. with Erica at 11:00.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY"

Birthday party out on the patio, for all of those who have a birthday in June. Chocolate and vanilla cakes were served with a scoop of vanilla Ice cream. Root beer was also served to wash it down with

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY"

Birthday party out on the front patio for all of those celebrating there birthday this month. There chocolate and vanilla cake with a scoop of ice scream. A glass of root beer was also served to wash it down with.

CONNECT FOUR

During my O.T. session with Eruca we first exercised with the weight bar then we played connect four. First she strapped a 5 pound weight to my arm. Needless to say she won three to two.

CONNECT FOUR

Needless to say after our challange to day it was Troy 1 Erica 2. But first we worked onstretching my arms and hands with weights. Ah lunch time.

"SIKE!"

While in the gym this morning at 8:15 doing p.t. with Jerad he had made the coment to my o.t. that I had fallen twice last night. This is after she had given me permission to walk freely in my room with out supervisions, but only during the day not at night. Of course he was only joking with her.

completion of my first hurdle

Hey everyone today I was givenn the o k from Jerad and Erica to move about freely with my walker unsupervised but only in my room.

SHHHHH WAKE UP!

The day has been pretty quiet so far. Although I did have some visitors this morning for about an hour. Mark Prevost and his wife stopped by. Once I had eaten my lunch I rested for while. What else better is there to do when you are confined to bed unless other wise supervised. Nancy and Parker the two C N A'S on duty were then going around with a glass of ice water for everyone. I then went for a walk with Parker around the rehab unit to stretch my legs. I am anxiously awaiting for the day jarad gives me the o.k to walk about the facility unsupervised.

Today I had speech with Julie

The day has been pretty quiet so far. I enjoyed a quick visit with my parents. We took a walk through tunnel to Saint Mary's and back. We then went back to my room to visit for a bit while doing so I ate my lunch.

A visit from Stacie

Stacie stopped be today around 10:00 once I had finished p t we went back to my room to vist. It is nuce to have company during the day it helps break up the routine.

BREAKFAST GROUP DELICIOUS

Breakfast group this morning with an occupational therapyst Jason and an o.t. student Josh was delicious. I ended up making scrambled eggs so as to exercise my right arm and another patient made french toast. We then sat down to eat scrambled eggs, french toat, bacon, fruit, o.j. Then dish's had to be done.

YESTURDAYS OUTING DAY B B Q

Yesturday was outing day for the rehab floor. We enjoyed B B Q Hamburgers potato salad, cucumbers, chips, blueberry shortcaake. we also enjoyed great converstion. and what a nice day sunny and temps some what comfortable.

Outing day for the rehab floor. B B Q

This morning after my P.T. session with jerad it was then outing day for the rehab floor. B B Q while outside waiting for lunch to be served, I enjoyed good conversation with others from my floor. We were then served hamburgers, potato salad, cucumbers, chips, blueberry shortcake and ice tea to driink. All in all it was a pretty good time. I then ent in to rest. It is amazing anything I do now once again makes me very tired. Da sha voo all over again.

In the absence of Lynn.... It took 3 hours to complete this post!

Today I spent my morning in PT with Jared doing exercise, my afternoon in OT with Erica working on my right arm, and thankfully, I had the day off from Lynn my speech therapist (haha just kidding lynn I know you would be reading this!)

it's me against the o. t.

During my o t session today with erica, we played connect four so as to exercise my right hand, When she lost, another patient who was watching had made tke statement to her, "You are definatly no the sharpest tool  in shed." Oh and by the way the score is Erica 1 Troy 3 Not that I am keeping track!!!!!!!!

I also has a nice visit with my parents earlier today. now I can rest .

pizza with barbara

 I had a great vistit fridaywith ny sister Barbara. We had pizza for dinner ourside on the patio. Yesterday my dad stopped by to spend the day. a little pre fathers day celebration. 

Lobstah Time

At the outing yesterday we all got an order of lobstah rolls with a side order of onion rings. mmmm...GOOD! After lunch Jarrod and Erika brought us to get an icecream. Jarrod, gotta love those sprinkles. We Maina's call them Jimmies! :-) Sorry Jarrod if we mutilated the spelling of your name. Signing off! TTYAS!

outing at the chickadee

going out to lunch today with JAREDD AND Erica, what a beautiful day for an outing. I an still undecided what I want to eat.

Let's Comments

Sorry for those of you who have been trying to post.  I hope I fixed that setting tonight.  Me BAD!

My Progress

In my first team meeting yesturday we discussed progress being made in my therapy. OT and PT discussed the length of time that I have left here and feel I could be going home in about month from now. This date is based on my progress and goalsbeing met. Everybody thinks I am doing well, and everybody wants to work with me! I am going out for lunch again Thursday, more to come..

June 10,2011

June 10,2011

During my OT session with Erica today, she took great pleasure in shaving my arm so as to put new Kensio tape on!!!

Yesterday, during my first outing a group of us went to Gippers for lunch. Real food - Grilled Roast Beef and cheese sandwich, fries, and a glass of milk. Looking forward to next Thursday.

A Treat it is!

My Gram and Aunt Joan flew in on Saturday from Florida and we went to visit Troy on Sunday. We snuck in a Lobstah roll. What a treat after having "cafeteria" food for a month. He was able to get outside for some fresh air and have a brief visit with his nephew, Peppy. :-)

Troy has been moved to the rehab center at St. Mary's D'Youville Pavilion in Lewiston, Maine, where he will continue his journey toward independence. Information on the facility can be found at http://www.stmarysmaine.com/Senior-Health/Transitional-Care/. He'll be able to have a computer at this location. At that point, we're hoping to have him begin blogging his updates and daily life of a stroke survivor. I know he's excited to get back to communicating more frequently with everyone and fill you in on his daily activities. He is doing a lot on his own now, however still has difficulty walking and needs assistance. Here are a couple of videos to show you how he is now using his right arm and hand as well as a little teasing from his sister. :-) (I couldn't resist) Even Steve chips in...I would LOVE a mani!!!