He continues to battle on eating even though he still does not feel full. His progress is continuing but not so noticeable to me or him though his consultant said he looked better than he did at the weekend when he saw him today.
I was present at his physio today there is a bit of a clash with one of them who goes by the book and does not take people as individuals or age into consideration. Dad needs encouragement and instruction not this modern how do you feel you are doing and what are your goals and we are here to do what you want etc.
To be told that it is not just the physio that is important but the general overall impression he gives of helping himself shows he want to go for full rehab is ridiculous. My dad is old school and also was spoiled by his mum and later my mum. They would always pour his drink out for him hand him and handkerchief etc. To tell him he should show Independence and struggle to reach and do these things and get a sense of achievement from this will not work with him. He is not going to see reaching for a glass attempting to fill it with water or struggling with paper handkerchiefs in a box an achievement but just a chore he does not want to bother with when feeling unwell seeing as he rarely does it at home when feeling OK. This woman does not appreciate to a certain extent dad sees this as part of the duty of care of the nurses to help him so he can conserve his energy to getting well and doing physio. Also he is constantly doing leg and hand exercises even if they do not notice this.
Prayers that they will find the best way to encourage him and realise that often when he asks for assistance this is because he is conserving energy especially after one of his sweats that they still cannot find the course of.
They have sent blood away and so far all tests are negative but it does hamper the rehab because if he has one just before physio he is not physically able to do it and they often put this down as a refusal not appreciating the sweating problem.
Once again thank you for your thoughts prayers and support
Love
Eleanor
Thanks for the update.Prayers continue...HUGS!
Hope You & Your Dad have a Happy CHRISTmas and a restored to healthy,New Year!!
Snugs-—Haven’t written to you in a few days, but am certainly continuing to pray for you and your dad-—thinking of you several times each day.
Hugs to you.