Hi all, I’ve had a j pouch for thirty five years now. I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis and gastric dumping syndrome. I am getting a gastric pacemaker in two weeks. Has anyone experienced any of these issues? I would be interested in hearing your experiences.
thanks, A Golden
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I don't have gastroparesis, but it was suspected for a time until tests ruled it out. In the meantime, I discovered support groups for gastroparesis. You would probably find more help with your issues there.
My mom has it and has a pump. Super rare and she’s had no problems once she had the thing put in. She says she’ll eventually have to have the batteries changed or something. Once in a great while the timing will get messed up and she’ll have to get it reconfigured - or whatever you call it- so it stimulates her stomach to empty regularly. She knows it’s messed up bc she feels so sick to her stomach and can’t keep anything down. The draw back to getting it done is that she can never throw up again. It ruins your reflux method or whatever u call it. Hope it helps you!
Thank you for all the help, I’m getting my gastric pacemaker next week.
I was just diagnosed with gastricparesis
my physician suggest waiting 6 months to see if it goes away before treating it.
I have constant Neusea , no appetite .
he said he doesn’t want to treat with meds due to side affects to pouch but suggested Botox injection …..
I am limited on info due to just being diagnosed
