I have a few autoimmune diseases as well as gastroparesis. I was told before my surgery that I would get better if I proceeded. Since, I am unable to eat or drink anything without vomiting. I've now learned from one doctor that I should have NEVER had the surgery with my gastroparesis. Anyone else with gastroparesis? How are you able to manage your symptoms?

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Hi there, every one reacts to the surgery different from what I can tell. The sleeve was not even an option for me die to the gastroparesis. I also had idiopathic gastroparesis and it was pretty bad. I felt sick pretty much all the time. My GI doctors tried pretty much everything on me except reglan because of the side effects. The meds helped calm things down but still felt sick often.

I was reallt nervous abt having surgery but so far I am doing really well. I have experienced some weird things like having the "foamies" after surgery...Pepcid helped with that but I know longer need any of my GP meds at all[emoji4].

Hope this helps....

Wow! Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear you're doing so much better! This is probably the best information I've read so seriously, thank you! My provider has been pushing toward the bypass but then I read some negative things (which essentially there will always be negative with any procedure so I'm not sure why I even dwell!) and it made me really anxious and nervous. I can read however many studies and get feedback from doctors but it's not the same as the peace of mind I get from someone who actually went through it! I'm so glad to hear it was a success and all worked out so well for you!! [emoji5]

Wow! Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear you're doing so much better! This is probably the best information I've read so seriously, thank you! My provider has been pushing toward the bypass but then I read some negative things (which essentially there will always be negative with any procedure so I'm not sure why I even dwell!) and it made me really anxious and nervous. I can read however many studies and get feedback from doctors but it's not the same as the peace of mind I get from someone who actually went through it! I'm so glad to hear it was a success and all worked out so well for you!! [emoji5]

You're so very welcome! Keep doing your research to make sure you're prepared. A lot changes after surgery like needing vitamins, calcium, etc to ensure good health. This wasn't a big deal for me since I already had to take them ever day. Though you will one day be able to eat things you probably couldn't eat before because of Gastroparesis you will have to learn a new way of eating and truly listening to your new tummy....