7 hours of sleep and 144 medical appointments: Find out what Bolsonaro’s first 39 days were like on ‘Papudinha’

The minister Alexandre de Moraesof the Federal Supreme Court (STF), denied this Monday (2) new order defense of the former president Jair Bolsonaro to grant humanitarian house arrest. In the decision, the magistrate detailed how the reserve captain spent his first 39 days in the General Staff Room at the 19th Military Police Battalion of the Federal District (PMDF), known as “Papudinha”located in the Papuda Complex.

On January 30 and February 24, the administration of the penitentiary complex sent reports to the STF about Bolsonaro’s activities. According to the documents, from January 15th to February 22ndthe former president:

• Received 144 medical services;
• He was granted permanent visit without the need for authorization from his wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, his children (Flávio, Carlos, Jair Renan and Laura) and his stepdaughter (Letícia Firmo);
• There were 36 visits from “third parties”, including the governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans);
• He underwent 13 physiotherapy sessions (alternating between acupuncture and stretching exercises);
• Performed 33 physical activity practices;
• He was attended to by his lawyers within 29 days;
• He had religious assistance four times a week.

In the decision, the minister stated that Bolsonaro’s commitments no period ratifiesaccording to a report from the Federal Police (PF) about the clinical picture of the former president. “From the list of visits reported by the custodian institution, we can verify that the prisoner has received a large number of visits from federal deputies, senators, governors and other public figures, proving the intense political activitywhat corroborates medical certificates stating your good physical and mental health condition“, said Moraes.

Still in the decision, the judge detailed the . According to the the former president reported that:

• Wake up around 5am;
• Get up at 8am;
• Then, have breakfast;
• Afterwards, he performs personal hygiene, which includes shaving and showering;
• In the morning, he dedicates himself to ;
• After lunch, rest for about 20 minutes;
• In the afternoon, he watches sports programs and talks to the police officer on duty responsible for guarding the outside of his accommodation;
• Near the evening, they usually walk approximately 1 km under escort;
• Sleep around 10pm.

To the medical team, Bolsonaro said he activates health services only “when he deems it strictly necessary”. About custody environmentthe former president reported more favorable condition compared to the General Staff Room of the PF Superintendence. As for the I amthe reserve captain informed that there was significant improvement after using CPAP — device used to treat sleep apnea by keeping the airway open with the application of continuous air pressure.

Bolsonaro too denied having difficulty to use sleep-inducing medication and swallow food and drinks. Asked by doctors, the reserve captain responded negatively about having a cough or hoarseness after episodes of reflux.

Regarding your bowel functionthe former president reported having the habit of going to the bathroom three to four times a week.

Now about your emotional state, Bolsonaro declared that he tries to remain balanced and declared that he is most concerned about his daughter, wife and stepdaughter. The report indicated that the reserve captain “did not present complaints compatible with feelings of inferiority, hopelessness or inability to feel pleasure” (common symptoms in depressive conditions). The former president still rejected psychiatric or psychological treatment e preferred to receive a visit from a pastor.

According to the PF report, the Bolsonaro’s diet is “poor in fruits, vegetables and vegetables”. The medical team declared that the Former president frequently consumes “ultra-processed foods rich in refined sugars, such as cookies and cakes”. The document also highlighted that no medication was prescribed to treat obesity.

The medical report stated that the reserve captain “is undergoing drug treatment with PPI”. According to the report, the drug “stimulates gastric emptying and protects the esophagogastric mucosa”. For similar purposes, Bolsonaro raises the head of the bed when he goes to bed.

In the document sent to the STF, the PF medical board recommended:

• Use of sunscreen (at least factor 30);
• Use of clothing with ultraviolet protection and appropriate accessories (hat, cap, glasses, umbrella);
• Avoid sun exposure between 10am and 4pm;
• Control and monitoring of chronic comorbidities;
• in the General Staff Room to avoid accidents;
• “Multi-professional” monitoring of the former president in the areas of nutrition, physiotherapy and physical activity.

Furthermore, the PF report ruled out serious diagnoses suggested by the defense’s attending physicians. The board that attended to Bolsonaro said it found no evidence of bacterial pneumonia, iron deficiency anemia, depression and sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass). However, the document exposed that, in fact, .

Bolsonaro’s transfer to ‘Papudinha’

Sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for crimes related to the coup plot, Bolsonaro began serving his sentence in a General Staff Room at Regional Superintendency of the Federal Policein Brasilia. The former president was detained on November 22 after violating precautionary measures.

On January 15th, . The decision came after thecomplaints from family members and the .

In the order, the minister highlighted that the (64.8 m², including the external area) and the penitentiary complex has a health center. Moraes also listed that the visiting hours would be extended and the number of daily meals would rise to five.

“The total lack of veracity in the complaints previously described (size of the facilities, sunbathing, air conditioning, visiting hours, origin of the food) does not, however, prevent the possibility of transferring the prisoner Jair Bolsonaro to a General Staff Room with even more favorable conditions, equally exclusive and with total isolation in relation to the other prisoners in the complex”, said Moraes.

In the same decision, the minister asked the PF to prepare a report on Bolsonaro’s health. On January 26, the magistrate with the date and time of the following appointments: visits from lawyers, relatives and friends; medical consultations and examinations; physiotherapy and physical activities; work activities; readings and other occurrences.