This is the reason I decided NOT to have the hernia repair and the full nissen fundoplication. My GERD was not being controlled by drugs anymore and my quality of life was miserable. I got a surgical consultation regarding the surgery. The surgeon downplayed the possibility of gastroparesis. But the more reading I did regarding this side effect the scarier it seemed to proceed with surgery. I know the risk is low but do I want to take the risk of being way worse off after the surgery then when I was before. No. So I am just modifying my eating a bit and using a wedge pillow and started a new medication. I would rather have a known problem then to navigate a new, worse problem. I hope you can find some relief and the gastroparesis can be managed. So sorry you are dealing with this.