Story about Gastroparesis .

My jouney

Dec 2, 2


In Dec. 2013 I had a Nissen Fundoplication.  I have had problems ever since then.  I have undergone 3 stomach emptying test (4 Hr.).  My GI Dr. referred me to Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ and they repeated all of the tests that I had already had but added a 24 hour Stomach Emptying Test.  At the end of the 24 hours, I still had 55% of the egg sandwich in my stomach.  I suffer every day with bloating, pain, diarrhea/constipation, (I can not vomit due to the Fundoplication) but I do suffer with nausea, and weight loss.  I have lost over 55 lbs. in less than a year, my hair is thinning, I am allergic to many, many drugs so no medications, my days are often spent in pajama's, I live on a pureed foods and liquid diet 24/7, I follow a GP diet all the time and still have pain every time I eat and I owe so much money to Mayo and I have no idea how I am going to ever be able to pay it off.  I have IBSC, Dystonia caused from Reglan, GERD, and bowel emptying problems.  I have to go to my PCP every 4 months for blood work, I go to Mayo every other month for check ups on the GP and I go to a neurologist every 4 months for treatment of the Dystonia.  I am so tired of my life, my food, and not having the happy times.   My Husband and I are living off of our retirement and Medicare but there is never enough money.   I need help.  We need a cure!!!

 

 

Know someone who should read this story? Share it

0 comments

Login or register to leave a comment


What is Gastroparesis

What is Gastroparesis

Living with Gastroparesis

Living with Gastroparesis. How to live with Gastroparesis?

Gastroparesis sports

Is it advisable to do exercise when affected by Gastroparesis? Which a...

Is Gastroparesis hereditary?

Is Gastroparesis hereditary?

Gastroparesis diagnosis

How is Gastroparesis diagnosed?

Do I have Gastroparesis?

How do I know if I have Gastroparesis?

Gastroparesis causes

Which are the causes of Gastroparesis?

Is Gastroparesis contagious?

Is Gastroparesis contagious?