UPDATE ON DAD
On the whole a fairly good day. They got dad out in the chair for about an hour and a half which is not bad for a weekend as they are very short staffed especially this close to Christmas at the weekend with people scheduled to work crying off at the last minute but at least he was washed and ready to go in the chair when I arrived today unlike yesterday when they were totally rushed off their feet and some patients were not washed before midday.
Dad ate the mashed banana with cream and sugar I took in plus 2 children size small pots of yogurt. Also 4 strawberries and half a bowl of custard and apple. Dad also drank 2 and half mugs of milk plus almost half a pint of orange juice and several glasses of lemonade. I think he drank so much he was not hungry and felt full. He did manage 2 tablespoon of smoked salmon that I took in.
Tomorrow I am going to tempt him with egg mayonnaise with smoked salmon mixed in plus strawberries and cream.
I am also going to try mashing a banana with one of the resource drinks and sprinkling a lot of sugar on top and see if he will eat that.
Dad also did ask for a cup of coffee when I went and bought one during the afternoon and in fact drank half of mine he also asked me to bring in more strawberries and put some cream over them tomorrow and even suggested he might try a sausage roll. So I think he is beginning to show an interest in food again which is a good sign. Also without prompting he will either help himself or ask others to help him to drink as the day progresses he does tire and so like me to just steady the mug or cup or glass for him.
I noticed today he less worried about drinking though and even tried a little water and did not panic about choking with it which he had before. So I know he will drink if I am not there.
He also apologised today that maybe he does not always say please and thank you so I think that again is a good sign that he is feeling a bit better and not so focused on himself.
Prayers really that we can boost his interest in savoury food and build up his strength to get him more mobile. Post Reply | Private Reply | To 178 |
I’m so glad to hear the better news about your Dad!
So glad to hear your Dad is progressing....prayers for continued progress.
This progress with food is WONDERFUL! My Mom just never cared to eat...she tried, but you could clearly tell she wasn't interested, only trying to do the right thing. This sounds like Dad is actually enjoying eating.
I'm soooo happy to read this, snugs!!!!!!
Keep up the fine work...sounds like it's paying off!!!! Go Dad Go! We're all behind you.