I had post-viral gastroparesis for 30 months after suffering a bout of gastroenteritis. My gastroenterologist assured me for years that it would get better. I ended up being fed enterally via a naso-jejunal tube and this ultimately normalized my gastric emptying. I really feel for you, there is nothing quite like this condition, but don't give up hope.

I am a 37 year old that has esophageal spasms and gastroparesis{only solid food} after having a virus last march. I was very athletic and I have not worked out since I got sick last year because I haven't had solid food in 9 months. I too have lost all of my muscle and I feel like I am living someone elses life. I sleep all of the time because I have no energy and I am so depressed. I had to quit my job too. My husband works 6 to 7 days a week. This has all but destroyed my life. I still hope Jesus will heal me one day and I have tremendous faith that he will. I willpray for you. Don't give up.

I have had this for over 3 years now and it was caused by a gastric virus. I have been to hell and back, like many of us have. I find liquid foods with no fat help, so i live on slimfast and complan. I am alive and that's all that matters; so stay with it they are working on a cure at the moment to help the vagus nerve.

I too have Gastroparesis and have all the same exact feelings, symptoms, etc., as all of you. I am going to try Gastro Bypass surgery. Th surgery is suppose to allow food to pass into the small bowel by gravity as opposed to contractions from the v nerve (whatever it's called). I'm not sure how I got this, why or from what virus. I'm down 22 lbs in about 6mths, have lost all muscle tone and patience. I almost fall into these "passout" exhaustion episodes that can last for up to a whole day and feel weak most of the time. I used to exercise a couple hours a day. - Those days are over...getting out of bed with a 4 & 6 year old to take care of is about all I can handle now. Take care all and it really does help to know someone else knows how I feel.

I have had gastroparesis for a couple years now. I had my gall bladder taken out laproscopically, and the Vagus Nerve was damaged. I am now facing gastric bypass so I can live w/out pain from eating. But honestly, I am terrified that it is the wrong decision and I will only make my life worse. Does anyone have any experiences/advice?

I am B6J4smomma. I had written this summer and stated that I too was going try the Gastric Bypass for my gastroparesis I got on Xmas day after dinner 2008. I havent done it yet. I am too scared it won't work or I;ll always wonder would it have went away by iteslf? It's all a crap shoot. I haven't had a good normal day in almost 10 months. I keep being told it will go away by itself and to be patient. It's being almost unbearable. It's totally effected my home life with my family and I'm too weak and energyless to do anything about it. Good Luck to you and God Bless you.

I am very curious to know how the internal feeding tube through the nose normalized you. That is like the best news I have heard in months. Could you tell me why this helped and how long and how often you did this. I would really appreciate it. Thanks B6J4smomma