Will Gastric Bypass “fix” gastroparesis symptoms?

@terrijwright I also wanted to ask if you had the gastric bypass surgery and, if so, how you're doing. My surgeon is recommending I have bypass due to gastroparesis, three failed Nissens and a pyloroplasty. I have severe reflux with aspiration so he is recommending this not for weight loss, but to control the reflux/aspiration. I am so afraid any surgery may cause more problems than I have now instead of helping with my present issues. Any info you are willing to share would be helpful. Thanks!

@lharrell256
Hello,
I am so sorry you have been dealing with this. It is SO difficult and distressing.
I am two years out from having had my gastric bypass surgery. I was extremely anxious about the surgery prior to having it. However, I can honestly say that it turned out to be the very best decision for me. My life drastically improved following this surgery. When I say drastically, I mean that I felt like I could live again. And mind you, I was a difficult case. I had a failed LINX. Then had (literally) a botched fundiplication. Because of the botched fundiplication, I had a DM score of 125 - my esophagus was literally burning up. The second fundiplication to correct that was good and was done by a great surgeon, but slipped - note that my esophagus is extremely short. That’s when they recommended the gastric bypass.
First, I want to emphasize the importance of having an excellent surgeon. I ended up seeing Dr. Lee Morris, at Houston Methodist. I do not live there, but travelled there for my 2nd fundiplication and my bypass. He is a great surgeon.
Second, I also want to emphasize the importance of following post surgery instructions to the letter - for the rest of your life. I am religious about my vitamins and supplements. I NEVER miss a day taking my bariatric vitamins and I maintain a good diet that is very high in protein.
I think because of that, my lab results remain very good and I’ve had no deficiency issues.
You will have to do yearly blood tests to be sure you are getting enough nutrients. But for me that is both motivating and reassuring. Ironically, I just had my blood work done a couple of weeks ago and most everything looked good.
Again, this has been live altering for me. I have not taken any Nexium in almost 2 years - after having taken four to six Nexium a day - remember my DM score was 125 prior to bypass surgery.
Obviously, I can’t say that your surgery would be as successful as mine, but certainly hope that it is.
What a long response to basically tell you that I am doing great since my surgery two years ago and I anticipate that continuing.
I sincerely wish you all the best and hope you can get the same level of relieve that I have experienced.
All the best.
Terri