Hello, @hopeful33250
and thanks for asking. He just pressed on the hernia, which didnt hurt, and said it is small. The concern for now is the stomach. He dd not do any tests for it--no scan, ultrasound, etc--except for a blood test, of which I still await results. He basically went right to scheduling me n endoscopy. It was my first time with that doctor. I think it is a bit too soon for something like that before taking tests. My stomach is not cramping now, just some faint discomfort.
I will go ahead with the endoscopy, but will delay it for a week or two while monitoring my situation. I have to delay it because I cannot take off work so suddenly.