NEED SOME SUPPORT PLEASE ;-)

mermx
mermx Posts: 976
edited October 4 in Motivation and Support
This is probably the first time I have asked for support. My Dad has had a really bad accident and is in hospital (my diet has gone to *kitten*) because I am tooing and froing and eating like rubbish..but I am so worried about him.

I have added his picture as my proifle picture because I do not know how to add pics to the website.

I am hoping you will all get behind me as I am so sad and worried/upset about him that I can not think straight about eating the right things...I have to drive 150 mile round trip to see him and am going to take him home with me when the hospital say he can go home....but right now ...i AM SO UPSET :-(

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  • mermx
    mermx Posts: 976
    THANKS GUYS!

    I never ask for support and not 1 person has given me any encouragement or sympathy...says a lot really after 40 views don`t know why I bother trying to offer support to people on this site!
  • mermx
    mermx Posts: 976
    Thank you for the Christian people that have emailed me privately...I appreciate your prayers and support :-)


    But I will never, ever offer support or post on this website again
  • Jrsbubble
    Jrsbubble Posts: 1 Member
    This is my first post on this website, I only discovered the boards today.

    I'm sorry to hear about your dad. It's not easy to stay on a diet when you're stressed and don't have time. Could you maybe prepare your meals in advance? If not then it's no big deal. Once your dad is home and doing well, you can get back on track.

    I think that sometimes weightloss/fitness takes a back seat when some more important issues arise. Just concentrate on resting as much as you can and taking care of your dad.
  • Jennieam
    Jennieam Posts: 300 Member
    I was so sorry to hear about your Dad (I have just logged on - it is early Sunday morning here in Australia).

    I saw my mum wear herself out when my grandfather was in hospital, but in her case she didn't feel confident driving into the city, so she went in by public transport (sometimes twice a day). So I have some idea as to what you are going through.

    It is a very stressful time for you, as there are many thnings happening which you cannot control. However there is one thing over which you do have control (although it is by no means easy), and that is your diet.

    The reason that this is so important right now, is because you are driving a 150-mile round trip every time you go to see him. It is important that you remain focused on the road, and also on the day-to-day things we normally do automatically (such as medication, good food, sleep etc).

    It is also important to remember that your Dad will be relying on you when he comes home, so you need to be strong for a while to come.

    I realise that grocery shopping may not seem that important to you right now, but is there someone who could help out by getting your groceries for you? If you can fit in any time walking (are there any hospital grounds, or a park near to the hospital), then this would also be helpful, as it would give you a little "time out". Even a 15-20 minute rest in a quiet place would help.

    I realise that my comments may seem mundane right now, but it is important not just to your personal health, but also because your dad is dependent on you.

    Please try to take care of yourself, and don't judge MFP too harshly, as often people are hesitant about what to say in times such as these.

    My thoughts are with you.
  • bmstxcc
    bmstxcc Posts: 16
    My heart goes out to you, and I am sorry to hear about your father's accident. I feel Myshkat said it best, as far as weight loss taking a back seat to more important issues. Stay strong, wishing your father a speedy recovery. Everything will fall into place within time and you will be right back on track.

    P.S. I understand your frustration about the total views, there has been a couple of times I posted and I had over a 100 plus views, but only a few replies, but to be honest it only takes a few people to help you feel a little better.

    You and your father are in my prayers.
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