She had her speech therapy evaluation 2 days before her birthday and is right now having a MBS, modified barium swallow - in a nutshell: xrays are taken as she eats & drinks so they can see why she's having a problem swallowing. We should hear by the end of this week exactly what the plan of action will be for her therapy and she'll begin next week.
I'll tell you one thing, I am not used to Not being the patient! And I'm not used to mom not only being the patient, but acting elderly way before her time. I'm not prepared for the parent-child role reversal so soon! But, it's happening and I'm taking care of what needs to be done. This has made me realize that I don't know if she's ever been who I thought she was and it's been ages since I thought I knew and understood her. (Way before, years before the mini-stroke). The more I have come into my own over recent years, the more she's lost that. It makes me incredibly sad. I just want my mom back.
*Update: Unfortunately today's test results aren't good. She needs an endoscopy asap and then will have to have surgery. In a nutshell, the mini-stroke paralyzed part of her esophagus. There may not be a permanent fix however and she may need to have procedure every six months for the rest of her life.
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