Living with Gastroparesis: A Resource Guide

By Kathryn Rogers

Do you have nausea, vomiting, and/or abdominal pain? Do you feel full after eating only a few bites of food? Are you suffering from unexplained weight loss and malnutrition? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, most likely, you are suffering from a condition called gastroparesis. In this book, you will learn about gastroparesis: signs and symptoms, what to expect during tests/procedures, different surgical approaches, associated conditions, along with different resources to turn to for help. This content is provided to you from the perspective of a certified gastroenterology registered nurse. It also gives you my own first hand experience with gastroparesis. At the age of 23, I was diagnosed with gastroparesis. I went through all of the medications, treatments, and even had a jejunostomy tube placed to keep me alive. I was extremely lucky to find a surgeon who was able to surgically help relieve my symptoms, without any further side effects. Although there truly is no cure for gastroparesis, I hope that by sharing my knowledge and experience regarding gastroparesis, I will be able to help someone else who suffers from this devastating condition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1981392645
• ISBN13: 9781981392643
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"