I took mom for a routine physical last week and the Dr said she has umbilical hernia - her belly button is big. I don't know how long mom has had this hernia because she has lived with me for two years. Before that, she was in our home country, India, in a senior community and never went for routine checkups.
I got her here in 2019 after "dragging" mom to a very quick checkup in India (blood work, BP only), skipped all Drs last year.
Mom is not in any pain or discomfort and says she doesn't want any surgery and to leave her alone. The Dr says we have time to think this over and as long as the hernia is not infected or collapses, mom should be ok.
Mom has moderate dementia and I worry about the anesthesia affecting her badly even if it's a small surgery. I also have to now switch insurance plans to get a lower deductible.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this.