I've had gastroparesis since 2005 and I was able to deal with it until 2 years ago. I don't eat very much to begin with but I kept getting very sick, pneumonia/bronchitis/dehyration etc. My electrolytes kept dropping down so fast causing confusion and making me so sick. Between 2016 & 2017 I was in ER 17 times, with 7 admissions. Gastroparesis reconfirmed again early 2017. I kept telling 2 gastros, my internist, a "specialist" that I paid out of pocket seeking a diagnosis; telling all of them the same thing, I couldn't hold my food down, not even the gastro diet, my stomach hurt all of the time, I was vomiting 4-6X week. That I was trying different foods in small amounts but It didn't matter. I told them I was belching so badly that I couldn't sleep, that I was hiccuping constantly that hurt. The hospital, along with these doctors all ran labs, labs all positive for dehydration and electrolytes. Stopped going to doctors & ER. Sick & tired, literally. Have been bedridden over 2 years. Finally, after 4 months, my husband insisted on taking me to a clinic outside hospital system. The clinic had access to all my records. PA diagnosed me within 15 minutes - severe malnutrition due to gastroparesis. Saw a new Gastroenterologist, tested me, gave me hope but I was unable to take Domperidone. He said I was so sick that he had to send me to Tampa. I'm seeing another Gastroenterologist on March 23 & a surgeon on March 27. I am scared. I am so sick, I have no energy. The pain is unbearable. I am being told I need surgery. Does anyone have any advice to give me? I'm on a liquid diet and drinking Pedialyte but I'm vomiting that presently also. Thank you so much. Donna