DAY 20 APRIL 13





Isolation Entered!!!

So it is official! I began at 14:37 Moscow time. Most of you were asleep.

Quite the process. They removed all the miscellaneous items from my room. They do leave your clothes in the room even though I cannot use them. Just underwear and my sweet Kung Fu jumpsuit!

Bacteria is not my friend at this point. Everything is focused on a germ free environment. My healthy gut flora is not their concern!

I will never rise to Lynnette's level of clean but she has groomed me in the right direction.

They strip you down to nothing (birthday suit). They then teach you how to take a Vodka bath! There are two containers. Body and private.

With two large gauze pads you get plenty of Vodka and start rinsing your whole body. The nurse does your back and you do the rest. Private is for your face. That is less potent. All the previous patients say you will learn quickly if you make a mistake.

After your body is clean you put on your underwear and Kung Fu suit.

While doing my wash the nurse cleaned the room thoroughly and changed all the bedding. This will happen daily. New bedding! New jumpsuit! Vodka bath! I cannot brush me teeth either. Only mouthwash! We'll see how that feels after a week.

All food must be cooked and re-heated before eating. Water must be boiled. Nothing fresh happening here. The microwave is king!

That is about it! The Spa Portion Has Begun!!



The Simple Life


Vodka Supplies and Mouthwash

Breakfast


Lunch

 Funny end note...the nurse told me many times that Vodka baths are much healthier for you!!!






Comments

  1. Granny carenApril 13, 2019 at 11:23 AM

    100% alcohol..probably gets into your pours..should feel relaxed.lol. Might have to AA when you r done..sleep and relax..still so proud of you. Wonderful the love you r receiving there..😷🛌🥋💖

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  2. Granny carenApril 13, 2019 at 11:25 AM

    100% alcohol..probably gets into your pours..should feel relaxed.lol. Might have to AA when you r done..sleep and relax..still so proud of you. Wonderful the love you r receiving there..😷🛌🥋💖

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  3. KellyApril 14, 2019 at 8:36 AM

    I think you look very handsome in your suit. Very flattering. That Russian vodka is the finest and purest. Only the best for my little brother. Love you.Thank you Lynnette for being the strength behind my brother.

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