Lydia's New Year New Me Diary

[Gemma1986]

Sorry to hear about your granddad. Hope you have a nice day seeing him xx

 

[lydia150970]

Thanks everyone. He has really rallied today (which I was doubtful would happen after yesterday) so much so we were allowed to take him round the park in his wheelchair. Feel so much happier now I have seen him and he's clearly brighter. The trip round the park has done him the world of good and really calmed him down.

 

[mommyB]

so glad for you lydia, you clearly love your grandad to bits

 

[lydia150970]

so glad for you lydia, you clearly love your grandad to bits

I certainly do, he means the world to me.

 

[blackwidow]

aww, so pleased to hear you got to take him out for a little bit

 

[lydia150970]

Grandad not so good today, worse than yesterday but still better than he was on Friday, he had loads of visitors today including one of my best friends whom he lust loves, so that was nice for him.

Have some lentil and vegetable soup simmer away, it smells gorgeous!!!

 

[lydia150970]

Doctor going out to Grandad today they are going to have to sedate him for his own good, will pop and see him tonight to see how he is and talk to the manager of the home. I'm so exhausted!.

 

[Trash]

Aww Lydia I feel for you hun and send huggs to both you and your Grandad. Just hope your managing to sleep ok - not easy when your mind is worrying x x x

 

[Less Rotund One]

Lydia, I really feel for you. This reads like an emotional rollercoaster you are on - one day good, one day not so good.

Lets hope that when he is sedated that the rest allows his body to recover more fully.

Its must be so hard for you when you can't do anything practical to help. You can only be there for him - and I am sure you will be.

Love and hugs. xx

 

[blackwidow]

hope you're okay, good to hear your grandad is going to be sedated, as much as its not what he wants, like Rosie said hopefully it will help him to recover faster xxx

 

[lydia150970]

No real change with Grandad I'm afraid and the diet is out of the window again this week, I got very upset Monday and it just letd to a massive comfort eating binge!! Desparately trying to claw it back at the moment and trying to stick to plan but I'm full of cold now as well!!

 

[Gemma1986]

Sending you some big huges and wishes your Grandad better xx

 

[lydia150970]

Theres been a little bit of improvement over the last couple of days, the sedation is keeping him calmer and he's started to eat again so good signs!!

 

[Trash]

Hi Lydia

Just wanted to see how your doing - glad your grandad has improved slightly and as u say fact he is eating is good sign x

I wouldn't worry too much about the plan at mo just do what u got to do to keep ur strength up and keep yourself sane (((hugs))) x

 

[lydia150970]

Oh my god, has it really been 4 days since I posted!! Naughty me! Well grandad has stablised somewhat now, personally I'm not 100% convinced that the damage from the stroke won't be permanent but only time will tell, he seems more calm and settled now so me and mum are going back to our regular 3 times a week visiting mainly to help him get back into his normal routine.

Diet wise was back on track with a vengence from Saturday (my diet week starts on a Saturday) and so far so good - 4 100% days under my belt and have made some lovely recipes - Saturday made a lovely quorn curry, Sunday - Lentil and Cheese slice, Monday - Cheesy Broccoli & Potato Bake and tonight am going to make Mixed Bean and Sweet potato stew. Am more than happy to post the recipes on here but someone will need to point the curry and lentil & cheese slice ones for me as they are SW recipes, the other two are WW so are pointed. Will post them in a bit. Feel quite motivated, was in the gym on Saturday and did a 5 mile walk Sunday. I am on leave from next week for 2 weeks so hopefully will get loads of exercise in!

 

[Trash]

Hi Lydia

Glad your back ;o)

Just seen your posts on the recipe thread, they look great....yummy! Also pleased ur GD back on the slow road to recovery. Well done you for being on track again since saturday x

 

[Karenlou]

Hi Lydia. Glad to hear your grandad is feeling better. Your food always sounds lovely - I'll have a look on the recipe thread!

 

[lydia150970]

Thanks guys, still on track which is good. Obviously I put a bit of weight on the last two weeks, if I can at least get rid of that and record an official STS on Friday then I will be happy.

The Mixed Bean and Sweet potato stew was really lovely and there was loads of it too, although I would say next time I make it I would add a bit more chilli or maybe some cumin, I felt like I wanted a little more kick out of it, had it will some mashed potato - felt like real comfort food!

 

[lydia150970]

Ive had my photo taken for our works magazine regarding my moonwalk will try to post the photo if I get a chance!!!

 

[Trash]

How exciting let us know when you post it ;o)