Mom’s First of Two Appointments....

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So my Mom had her first of two appointments today. This one was with her cardiologist. I guess it went well, at least in terms of getting some answers. My Mom has been feeling sick after eating for several weeks now. Not EVERY time she ate, but a few times a week and that's enough. We already knew she had a hiatal hernia, but we had to wait for appointments and such to see if that’s what is causing it. According to the cardiologist, it IS the hernia causing it, and she has been cleared by the cardiologist to go ahead with the surgery. She just needs to schedule the surgery first, and then she'll have a stress test closer to the date, just to double-check on things and make sure surgery is still a good option. Personally, I think this should’ve been taken care of last year, but I guess with the pandemic and the hernia not being as bad, they didn’t feel it was necessary to rush it at the time. Welp, I have a different opinion on that but okay. I’ll probably go to the hospital on the day of her surgery. Restrictions are being lifted here in Maryland on July 1st, but the hospital may have its own policy. If I have to wait in the car, then so be it. I don’t care. But, once the hernia is taken care of, she’ll start feeling better. So at least we have an answer on why she’s been feeling icky as of late. Also, my Mom’s medication has also been adjusted and we’re going to have to monitor her blood pressure (we have an at-home kit). Luckily, she’s been drinking water. Anyway, her second appointment is tomorrow, which is with our primary doctor. He didn’t think it was the hernia causing Mom to feel sick, but I don’t care, she’s scheduling the surgery. I like him overall, I’m just not playing around when it comes to my Mom’s health. And that’s the current update on my Momma. I’ll be back later. Photo Credit: Pixabay.