Gastroparesis - Anybody else got this problem pre-surgery?
Hi Guys, I am a new member but have been reading the post for months now. I am jumping thru all the hoops right now in hopes to be cleared for surgery. My surgeon requires his patients to have an EGD (upper scope) done prior to approving surgery. So I followed the pre-procedure instructions to the letter and had nothing to eat/drink after midnight the day before the procedure. The doctor doing the procedure found a large amount of food still in my stomach at that time and I was diagnosed with gastroparesis, which is basically food moving very slow from stomach to elimination, and had to reschedule the procedure. The new pre-procedure instructions included liquids only the day prior to the procedure. So to make a long story a liitle shorter, I now have had the EGD done and everything was good. I meet with my surgeon this coming week and I'm just trying to figure out what to expect when I go. Does anyone know how this might effect my surgery or recovery? Thanks in advance for any help!
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You didn't mention what surgery type you are researching and or having. May we suggest you post on the forum for your surgery type to reach out to those that are having the same surgery as you.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)
We look forward to your updates
Regards,
Kathy S
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HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
it seams this issue was discussed before - on here in OH ..
not sure if any of those people are still around..but it may help to see if they still are active
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
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