Gastric Emptying Study: Procedure & My Experience

[@CarlosGranados1]

Here is a link to a playlist of videos for all my GERD surgeries and procedures: kzbin.infoplaylistsP

[@vbrandon1858]

They let me drink water. Mine still wasn't digesting.

[@CarlosGranados1]

@@vbrandon1858 ohhh that’s not good. What’s the plan going forward?

[@vbrandon1858]

@CarlosGranados1 waiting on my biopsy test to come back, had upper GI done Friday, so I'm giving them a couple of days, and I'm calling them. They put me on reglan, and I had to get off immediately because I started hallucinating, hearing music, and muscle spasms. I'm just waiting to see the next step. Calling doctor Tuesday. Please just pray for me. 🙏 for you to.

[@vbrandon1858]

In 2015, I was diagnosed with hedia hernia . 3 weeks ago, I had upper GI Done , but they couldn't finish bc my food was not digesting, so that's when I had the emptying test done.

[@vbrandon1858]

On a solid food diet right now..

[@dsoto0926]

Carlos, thanks so much for all the information and time you take. Very similar symptoms to you going all the way back to first post and your experiences are very helpful.

[@CarlosGranados1]

I am very happy I am able to help in any way. Thank you for the positive words as well! What are your steps moving forward with your case?

[@ventilator98]

I have mine Friday. I'm getting a Gastric emptying study performed at 08:00 Friday Morning, and I have a feeding tube, so they might be inserting the isotope through my feeding tube.

[@CarlosGranados1]

Oh, man a feeding tube? What happened?

[@isellorganic]

Thanks. I had the same test. I have a VERY slow digestive system. Years later I ended up with a Hiatal hernia because of another issue. I had the Nissen & FIT. I still have issues with the same burning coming up. UGH.

[@CarlosGranados1]

I am sorry to hear that! I understand your struggle!

[@ThePappygretsch]

Thanks for the info. I've got one scheduled for next week and had no idea what to expect.

[@CarlosGranados1]

Good luck, I hope everything turns out well!

[@rebeccafanning4589]

I had to travel a ways for my study so brought a snack for afterwards but my results were severe and after the four hours my stomach had not moved at all, so I was not too hungry anyways just drank some juice because of my diabetes and low blood sugar from not eating. Hope you get the surgery you need and good luck.

[@CarlosGranados1]

Thank you so much my friend! Good luck to you as well and keep us updated on your journey 🙏🏼

[@Pwrcritter]

Good info! Update..my eeg was good, only comment was possible food allergies from the biopsy. But why am I still having heartburn and occasional stomach pain..

[@CarlosGranados1]

Well, there might be a further root cause of your issues. Do they believe the allergies are causing your symptoms??

[@janesmith9925]

I've been having problems ever since gallbladder... Remove. Which was 25 years ago. For the last couple... Of years the discomfort soreness has worsened on the right side... when I eat and the food goes down, or when I breathe deep. Next month I will be going in for the stomach empty test... My question is when you ate the food for the testing... Did it make your stomach feel strange?

[@CarlosGranados1]

No, my stomach felt normal. I just wished I could drink water so the food could past easier.

[@dam7166]

I’m having this done in two weeks. Thank you for the helpful information.

[@CarlosGranados1]

You’re welcome and good luck! 🍀

[@justtruth8310]

Getting mine done today Carlos. Thanks for the info. I had the Nissan too a year ago.

[@CarlosGranados1]

Good luck! Hopefully everything goes well! 🙏🏼

[@justtruth8310]

@@CarlosGranados1 it went well! Normal emptying! Next stop the Monometry

[@CarlosGranados1]

@@justtruth8310 that’s awesome news! Happy for you! 💪🏼

[@parthmadan2545]

How uh now

[@rebeccafanning4589]

You should eat six small meals a day that way you get the nutrition you need without the feeling that you might regurgitate your food. I have a condition called gastroparesis and also gerd so this helps especially with being diabetic it prevents me from having low and high blood sugar levels.

[@ChasingTheDream87]

Have you ever tried bike riding or heavy lifting Post meal to see if it helps with th gastroparesis? Occasionally when I fast for long periods, if I eat a big meal I get a flare-up on my sternum and it feels as if my food isn't digesting

[@CarlosGranados1]

I feel like eating more often will have me feeling bloated throughout the day.

[@Momof3Gma1]

Thank you for this video I wish there was more now, I have my emptying study in about a week and I hope to get some answers I feel like my food never digest

[@CarlosGranados1]

Good luck with the procedure!!!

[@stephanied14]

Hi, so I rescheduled my manometry and gastric emptying study. I am not looking forward to either one, but more so the gastric emptying. Did you have any issues after? I have read about the possibility of severe constipation and blockage after due to the radioactive material they use. This has me hesitant, but my acid reflux is sooooooo bad. I can't deal with this for long term.

[@CarlosGranados1]

No real issues with those exams. drink lots of water to try and avoid any constipation. I hope you get the results you are looking for.

[@SuperBabybaby12345]

Wow thank you for sharing this video I’m having this test done on April 11 but they told me I have to come back four days straight I have to go at 7:30 in the morning and stay till 230 and then come back at 7:33 days straight did you have to do that or you just went one day ?

[@CarlosGranados1]

I have never heard do of that. I went for one day for those 3 hours.

[@gokublack5831]

My question is there a risk for cancer side effect from a gastritic emptying test? Because of the small radiation exposure?

[@CarlosGranados1]

I personally have never heard of that or read of that. But that is something you should ask the profesional doing the study.

[@joannachristina7749]

Hi I'm new to your channel I really like your positivity and the information you provide! I've been dealing with this for a couple of years now I'm currently on ppi medicine but I'm really considering having a tif procedure done but idk

[@CarlosGranados1]

Do you feel the PPI medication is not working anymore?? Regarding the surgery, have you tried naturally healing first?

[@joannachristina7749]

@@CarlosGranados1 yess well it works but I still feel the symptoms sometimes I wake up with my throat burning and the regurgitation Its still there what do you suggest as far as natural medicine?

[@Frostyloko702]

Hey bro how u doing? Iam looking into surgery but I don't know what procedure to get. The linx or the tif procedure. Iam looking more to the tif because there's no incisions. What u think?

[@CarlosGranados1]

I would talk to your surgeon about that. I only have experience with the linx and the linx has failed for me. I have good things about the tif though. You and your surgeon have to decide which surgery will be best for your particular case to see which one will give you the best outcome.

[@laane8888]

Tengo una pregunta 🙋🏻‍♀️, cuando se dice radioactivo, quiere decir que va a perder el cabello?

[@CarlosGranados1]

No para nada. Es para que se puede ver el contenido de la comida y solo así puede ver las imágenes la máquina.

[@laane8888]

Muchas gracias es que tengo mis dudas y me gusta saber antes y cómo se siente o está en algún tratamiento?

[@CarlosGranados1]

@@laane8888 no te preocupes se siento todo normal. Yo todavía tengo problemas con “regurgitation” y el reflujo de ácido.

[@michellecuervo4850]

Next month I’m going for my gastric emptying study and I been dealing with abonimal pain and gas and bloating but also burping acid

[@CarlosGranados1]

Well I’m glad you are getting these testings done, hopefully you can find answers!

[@michellecuervo4850]

@@CarlosGranados1 thank you so much. Yes definitely I need them . Today during the morning I was dealing with abdominal pain while I was at work. It hurted so bad for long time and then went a away

[@CarlosGranados1]

@@michellecuervo4850 that’s very strange!

[@occa7941]

Hi thank you for your videos, I have a question if you could help me , I've been battling with a strong erosive gastritis and some cuts in my stomach and esophagus Wich are also giving me esophagitis, Dr said I don't have, cancer, ulcers or bacteria, I've lost like 20 pounds of weight because I can't eat almost nothing, I'm doing diet eating healthy and small portions, so the gastro Dr told me my stomach sphincter is ok when I asked him, so then if is ok how I keep having this reflux that swollen my esophagus??? What should I do? I take carafate every 6 hours, famotidine 40 mg 2 times a day, pantoprazole 40 mg once a day, chamomile tincture when I need it, acupuncture for anxiety,i sleep elevated too, and still suffer from this.

[@CarlosGranados1]

Have you looked into natural healing such as holistic or functional medicine. Typically those doctors try to get to the root cause of your issues the natural route instead of just medicine.

[@kashmirsehu1819]

Thanks for the information 💓

[@Momosun2018]

Why did you need linx surgery post nissen? fundoplication is the gold standard so am a bit surprised you still needed another surgery.

[@CarlosGranados1]

It failed unfortunately

[@Disabledguitarist1985]

The radioactive stuff they use is safe ?

[@CarlosGranados1]

I believe it is. Or else I am mot sure if they would keep using it. But then again too much amor anything could be harmful. I have done it twice and I am have been fine both times!

[@toneman8478]

@@CarlosGranados1 Did you actually ask them what the substance??

[@CarlosGranados1]

@@toneman8478 what do you mean?

[@toneman8478]

@@CarlosGranados1 What is the radioactive material they put in the food

[@CarlosGranados1]

@@toneman8478 I am not sure what it’s called

[@24Kvideos503]

👍🏻🙏🏼

[@mynameisnotshane6501]

it takes for mine 12 hours to empty...about my regurgitation drinking water make it worse

[@CarlosGranados1]

It take 12 hours for your stomach to empty?? That’s wild!! Are you taking medication to make the process faster?

[@mynameisnotshane6501]

@@CarlosGranados1 no i dont take any medication ...but i assume it could be affected by my very low pressure sphincter "4 mmhg"

[@CarlosGranados1]

@@mynameisnotshane6501 what is the plan if that's the case??

[@mynameisnotshane6501]

@@CarlosGranados1 idk ...i hope it will get better after I treat my gerd successfully

[@CarlosGranados1]

@@mynameisnotshane6501 amen to to that!

[@paulrittenhouse5992]

We’re you having any nausea?

[@CarlosGranados1]

No

[@mauve3734]

This was the test I took I had 40% left 😕 I struggle I feel like I regurgitate too I feel solids stuck in my chest and they’re kinda confused because they already did this and they already did the endoscopy but certain foods feel like they get stuck. I never feel hungry but I want to know how long it takes in total and my colon.

[@CarlosGranados1]

What do you mean it had 40 % left??

[@mauve3734]

@@CarlosGranados1 40% of the food remained in my stomach

[@CarlosGranados1]

@@mauve3734 SO have you done a gastric emptying study?

[@mauve3734]

@@CarlosGranados1 yes ! This is what determined my gastroparesis

[@CarlosGranados1]

@@mauve3734 I am guessing they are going to out you on medication??