Welcome back to The Pulling Curls Podcast! In today’s episode, Hilary Erickson shares her personal experience with appendicitis. From the initial symptoms to her time in the hospital and the recovery process, Hilary provides a detailed and eye-opening account of what it’s like to deal with a ruptured appendix. Tune in for valuable insights, emotional moments, and practical tips on navigating an unexpected medical crisis while balancing motherhood and daily life.

Big thanks to our sponsor Family Routines -- they can really save you when the stuff hits the fan. If routines have only one fan it's me -- especially after this.

Links for you:

My Semaglutide episode.

Timestamps:

00:00 Mom's thoughts overwhelm before surgery; responsibilities linger.

05:07 High cost delayed treatment despite severe pain.

07:35 Delayed surgery led to complications, still satisfied.

11:03 Mom's hospital worries: life insurance and minutiae.

15:18 Gnawing stomach pain caused anxiety and fear.

16:09 Grateful for doctor; small change improved everything.

19:36 Upcoming episodes: pregnancy exercise, health insurance.

Keypoints:

Hilary Erickson shares her recent experience with appendicitis, highlighting the details of her symptoms and diagnosis.

She describes the importance of routines, which helped her family manage during her absence.

Despite the signs, she initially attributed her stomach pain to other causes, including semaglutide and muscle pain.

Hilary discusses the tests for appendicitis, explaining the concept of rebound tenderness and how her symptoms differed.

She eventually went to the ER, detailing the financial concerns and pain that prompted her to seek medical help.

Her appendix had burst, leading to septic shock and a more complicated recovery process.

She emphasizes the challenges of hospital life, including the struggle to get rest and the limited food options.

Hilary voices the emotional weight of being a mom facing surgery, worrying about household tasks and family needs.

Post-surgery, she talks about her recovery process, the trauma of the event, and the importance of communicating with healthcare providers.

Upcoming episodes will cover topics like pregnancy exercise with Kaylee Cohen and her unconventional approach to health insurance.

Producer: Drew Erickson

Keywords:

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