Gastroparesis and gallbladder

I wasn't given a reason. Ive waited 4 months to see if I could get in.

I am hoping that the Dr. I may see is good. Im trying to avoid going through the hospital clinic that did all my surgeries if I can help it. I want a new set of eyes. Also the place that did all my surgeries is now 5 hrs from me.

@lacy2 @lily21 When I first went to Mayo MN for my first Gastroparesis appointment they wanted me to have a blood and urine test first. I did it at one of the satellite Mayo's in Rochester the evening before my GI appoint.. then the test where they test the rate of stomach emptying.. that involved eating a standardized breakfast... so make sure you don't eat something first... they give you a certain time to eat the eggs, etc.. (I could not eat that fast without it coming up... and they do NOT want you to throw up...as there is a tracer in the meal.. so they do x-rays every hour for the morning... or as long as it takes... to see how long the meal takes to go through a certain point... I had a hard time keeping it down.. but was successful... You don't want to do that test many times... I spent 3 days there for all the various tests and doctor visits.. Have someone with you to take notes.. its all a blur.. Ken

Hello @brandywine8875 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Great to hear that you are being referred to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville after what sounds like a trying last couple of years.

Can I ask when your appointment is scheduled for?

I do not have an appointment scheduled yet, but my GI sent over my referral Thursday and I got a call Friday to set up an appointment. I will be making my appointment this week.

You have to stay in a hotel? I assumed I would be in the hospital.

Is there anyone familiar with this condition who can answer a few questions for me?

@mcott, there are many members in the Digestive Health group who live with gastroparesis. Can you tell me what you main questions are? I can connect you with others who can share their experiences and help answer your questions.

I have this. Physical Therapy in Louisville,Ky.. helps me more than anything. It is a very bad thing to deal with.
Wish I could get more help.

My husband has gastroparesis and is suffering with nausea, an inability to gain weight, and feeling full all the time. Doctors want to place a GJ feeding tube but he is not on board with that. He is otherwise healthy and seems to have developed gastroparesis after esophageal surgery. Is there anyone in this group living with a gj tube who would be willing to share their experience?