Gastroperesis

[Flutterfly19 15]

So, I am In the process of going through tests prior to scheduling my gastric sleeve surgery and was told todat that I have a condition where my stomach doesn't empty as easily as it should. They referred to it as Gastroperesis (stomach paralysis). He thinks it could have been caused by a lapband I had years ago, but he cant be sure. He said getting the sleeve could cause that to get better or it could remain the same but that it wouldn't make it any worse. Has anyone heard of this issue or proceeded with the sleeve after being diagnosed w this issue?

[scstxrn 213]

I would be less concerned if it's only the stomach affected than I would if your intestines were affected as well.. ultimately, you have to find a surgeon you can trust, and then trust them.

Make sure your nutritionist before and after surgery is aware of the problem.

Know that liquids will likely be a big part of your post surgery diet... because you don't want a food back up leading to dehydration.

I think the only surgery related complication that would make it worse is if you were to develop a stricture, and they have endoscopic dilation for that...

Tough decision to make.