Gastroparesis and Bariatric Surgery

[gobeit 17]

I got the results from my EGD and some additional testing they did as a result (Gastric Emptying) and I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis though I'm not 'presenting' with the more severe symptoms... (Yet?)

I was originally slated for the sleeve. My doctor said he is still leaning towards the sleeve but it's important that I understand that if the portion of my stomach that is left is not functioning properly I would have to then have the sleeve converted to a bypass, probably within weeks of the initial surgery.

Scared. Worried. Feeling like my shot at a real life change just got really complicated if not shut down...

Anyone else hit this particular hurdle?

[Mountaingal 322]

Just a thought to share. It might be irrelevant or completely wrong as I am not a Dr but here is what came to me. If you are unable to have your surgery of choice due to the gastroparesis would a plication work? Since your stomach is all still there perhaps the part that is folded over inside itself still can help with peristalsis since it is still "alive". I know the results may now look as wonderful as some other surgeries and they are slower but it might be better than giving up. Also the stats for weight loss look far better in Europe than they do here and in some countries it is the surgery of choice for weight loss. Might be worth looking into. I wish you the very best. My daughter also has gastroparesis and it is no fun.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I would get a second opinion. I.love my sleeve but I am really concerned because the sleeve procedure changes you PERMANENTLY. I would want to know more..

I learned something important from my mama during her cancer fight. A doc gave up and said no more treatmeants were feasibte. Her response was "it is my neck on the line, not his!" She found a more experimental doc and lived another 20 years!

I am just saying they aren't all knowing...

[gobeit 17]

I would get a second opinion. I.love my sleeve but I am really concerned because the sleeve procedure changes you PERMANENTLY. I would want to know more..

I learned something important from my mama during her cancer fight. A doc gave up and said no more treatmeants were feasibte. Her response was "it is my neck on the line, not his!" She found a more experimental doc and lived another 20 years!

I am just saying they aren't all knowing...

My doc recommended I get a second opinion just so I feel comfortable. The practice he recommended I see for second opinion is booking into May 2016 and that is past my planned surgery date. I left him a message explaining and I haven't heard back from him yet.

All that said I really feel like I can trust him. He's not pushing me rather just letting me know the best vs worst case scenarios I think. It's just a really hard decision.