Hi Samana
I'm glad you enjoyed your hols - it sounds really relaxing.
It's a shame hubby's family never accepted you - families can be so small minded at times. At least you can watch on the video link.
Well done for finishing the painting - with a bad back too! It will look great once the carpet's down - something to look forward to. Best of luck with the Bowel test results. Let's hope they help.
Well done for losing a pound before your hols - I find if I go away and put a little on, it drops off just as quick. I've lost another couple of pounds, so down to 15st 7lb - 15st barrier next! That reminds me I must book my hba1c test and see how it's going.
Sorry that you felt rough while away, but it sounds like it didn't spoil the holiday.
The cognitive impairment is a big worry for me as it can be permanent. Also the psychiatrist has asked for a brain scan and dementia test. I've been on a roller coaster of emotions with the thought of dementia. There's been a lot of info lately on the news and in rugby and it seems like you're pretty much on your own with it. You have to fund yourself and care homes are currently £1500.00 per week!
I've got a video call later with the brain injury specialist so I'l put all this to her and see what she says. Yes I did read you can do brain training and if you repeatedly make demands on your brain, it forces it to re-wire.
It will be a big pull to give up my electronics if I have to. I've spent years building up my kit, buying, selling and improving and everything I have now is top-notch. Mind you. no point in hanging onto it if it's not used. We'll see.
The dog's my step-son's. I'm not a great fan of dogs, but this one's ok. He's very friendly and bouncy lol. They should have called him Tigger 🙂
So you're having a reorganise? Sounds like the holiday has done you some good 🙂
Keep Smilin'
Steve X
Hi Steve,
Yes, it was very relaxing! We just enjoyed lots of quiet times and short strolls on the beach etc and it was so lovely. I've even broken my habit of coffee and cake now, I take a caffetiere with us and just have a drink whilst we are on our travels, it saves money too and so much nicer than some of the shop stuff.
It is a shame the family didn't accept me. I had no malice towards them, I'm not good in groups and could be quieter but always friendly and pleasant and smiley etc but I agree I think they are small minded and it's up to them, I will be with hubby in spirit and he knows I will be there for him and watching on video live on the day.
Yes the stairs and landing will look good when the carpet is down, I will check the progress of the order tomorrow.
The bowel surgery is almost a definite, I know I'm guessing with some of the things wrong at this stage, but there is no other way of helping what's wrong in one area than surgery and it will be quite major, but we will see what they say when I do see them, it's not an emergency type thing but will need doing. I'm open to what they have to offer.
You're doing brilliantly with your weight loss! No stopping you now! I agree, when you go away you put a little on but it does drop off often, so not weighing myself until the weekend and seeing then. I'm taking steps in the right direction. We are having date night tonight so that will include some wine and bit extra food but that is fine, I just want to enjoy a little while. I've felt a little stressed about things so this will be good. Keep me up to day about your Hba1c.
Even though I felt rough whilst away I still made the most of each day and did things that were enjoyable and took trips out locally etc and loved it all. I just need to be aware of where toilets are etc and we know them at the places we visit so not so bad.
I can imagine how concerning the cognitive impairment is for you! Good that you are getting fully tested in all areas so that they are being thorough so it will give an accurate outcome. Don't overthink the dementia, oftentimes it's just to rule it out, probably in your case it is the cognitive side of things through the stroke? Good they are checking everything... I've had the dementia test... I had that in March this year. Fund yourself with what exactly? You're not ready for a care home are you? Good you are asking lots of questions, keep doing that everywhere you go so you get answers. Oh yes you can re-wire your brain easily, I do it all of the time... it is like creating new habits of thoughts... it's just being persistent. Again, I'm not making light of your situation, but re-wiring is something I know about, as long as your brain will re-wire okay. You will only know by trying it out. You could try learning something new. Don't pressure yourself though.
I know you love your electronics, but maybe if this isn't so doable for you now there will be something that is more doable and enjoyable that you haven't thought of yet? See first before you sell it all, and get answers.
Hahaha, the dog sounds great fun! Hahaha, Tigger sounds appropriate. I do love dogs... ours passed about 6 years ago, we loved him but wouldn't have another as we love to travel about freely and with me being the way I am it's more work for me etc so better perhaps not to. I do miss him though! Your stepson's dog sounds good company.
The holiday has done me a lot of good! I have some clarity on what I want to do and re-organising and de-cluttering is the way forward for me right now. I've always been a very organised person so it comes naturally, but since being ill sometimes things build up a little so periodically I have a spruce and it all gets sorted and refreshed again. I love it!
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You keep smiling too!
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Samana
