[Julien]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

The VNS was a recommended device to treat my gastroparesis. However, I am avoiding it unless it becomes absolutely necessary. The need for maintenance is a big deterrent.

Thank you Hollylane for your post, I never knew VNS could be used to treat gastroparesis. It seems that there too few doctors willing to do the maintenance care once its been implanted. It does make for a rather frustrating situation when it is a viable treatment and the options are not there. Not to mention the problems with the insurance companies covering the surgery and the maintenance.