the surgery that saved my life//gpoem surgery for gastroparesis vlog + how i am doing today

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Today's video is all about my gpoem surgery for gastroparesis and how I am doing today!
This surgery was an absolute miracle for me and truly saved my life. I am excited to put this video out there to inform and educate others about gastroparesis and hopefully help others out there who may be going through the same thing as I did.
This video includes a sit down portion of me talking about the surgery and also a vlog of the week leading up to surgery (as you can tell by the dates, the vlog was filmed before the virus became widespread which is why we don’t have masks). For those who only want to learn about a specific part of the surgery process, I have time stamps below for you to reference :) Also, I have linked my previous four videos about gastroparesis, if you haven't seen them yet and would like to know more about my whole gastroparesis story and how I ended up with a feeding tube.
I hope you enjoy the video and that it helps you in some way. Subscribe for new videos every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday and remember to spread kindness and joy!
Feel free to comment or message me if you have any questions!
✩My instagram: kenna.krueger
My Gastroparesis Story videos:
✩Part 1: • my gastroparesis story...
✩Part 2: • my gastroparesis story...
✩Part 3: • my gastroparesis story...
✩Feeding tube story: • what it is *actually* ...
Key points:
✩ GPOEM background: 00:28
✩ About my gastroparesis and why I decided to do surgery: 02:23
✩When I had my surgery/timeline of the vlog: 02:41
✩Start of surgery vlog: 04:36
✩Start of going into more detail about the surgery: 17:18
✩What anesthesia I had for the surgery: 17:43
✩Waking up from surgery and meds I had after surgery: 18:30
✩Staying overnight at the hospital and when I could start eating: 19:39
✩When I was discharged from the hospital: 20:44
✩My diet after the surgery after going home: 21:05
✩Nausea and pain after the surgery: 22:00
✩When I got my appetite back: 22:53
✩What my diet looks like now: 23:13
✩Bringing in new foods to my diet and overcoming the fear of foods: 23:51
✩GI issues I still have today: 24:48
✩More information about my diet now: 27:25
✩Overall experience with surgery: 27:06
✩Is this surgery a cure?: 27:58
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✩The bed wedge I used when I had a feeding tube (I tried and returned a couple but this one was the most comfortable): amzn.to/30W2ruC
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✩UpSpring tummy settle drops: amzn.to/2WrzPH5
✩Essential oil: amzn.to/3fB9UEe
(these are affiliate links)
Helpful links about gastroparesis:
About the GPOEM surgery:
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✩bit.ly/2ZT7eMs
Overview of gastroparesis and its symptoms
✩mayocl.in/3jvqbMV
✩bit.ly/30zunTi
✩bit.ly/30Cyq1f
✩bit.ly/3fP2UDv
✩bit.ly/2OQeQsI
About other surgical options:
Gastric pacemaker
✩bit.ly/3eWkpAx
✩bit.ly/2CZ4yE8
Pyloroplasty
✩bit.ly/2CVZNeq
✩bit.ly/3jvrmfj
Another great gastroparesis resource
✩www.g-pact.org/
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@jessmoore8420 4 года назад

I’m going through the diagnosis process for gastroparesis right now and all of the videos you’ve made have been so helpful. Currently on erythromycin and it isn’t doing much. Losing weight and vomiting daily :/ Just anxious for next steps in the process, thank you for being so honest and open about this because it really gives me hope!

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

I’m sorry to hear you are going through this process but I am happy my videos were able to help you through a little bit. The hardest part is trying to find what works best for your body and it is a long process but once you get there it will all be worth it. Gastroparesis and what all comes along with it can be very anxiety producing and you are so strong for going through it. I am happy to be honest and open to help others going through the same thing, and to show others who don’t have Gastroparesis what it is like so more awareness can be brought to it and hopefully more research and treatments. Keep fighting!

@morningwithgracie7870 2 года назад

@@KennaKrueger My heart breaks apart I have food sensitivities idk if I can make this God only knows...God please heal me

@mamaTea1 Год назад

Going thru testing for small intestines inflammation, pain, no energy. My sister had part of her intestines taken out. It may be genetic. We will see.

@sophiarose03 3 года назад

I had large intestine dysmotility and didn’t eat for about two years. One of the worst periods of my life- I know how hard it is to live with these symptoms.😣 I am so glad the surgery worked for you and I wish you all the best!❤️

@KennaKrueger 3 года назад

Aww i am so sorry that you had to go through that as well it is such a hard thing to live with. I am glad the surgery was able to help me for a little bit but since this video things have gone back downhill but I will forever be thankful for this period of bliss and freedom!

@BryanDuggan2010 3 года назад

This surgery literally saved my life. I was miserably sick for a decade, with daily projectile vomiting for the last three years with gastroparesis, and I am cured. If your lower pyloris is non-functional and or covered in scar tissue, and your GI dr can test this, you can possibly be cured, too.

@marvinbell6489 2 года назад

Where was your surgery performed at?

@babiesbytheshore7816 4 года назад

Gastricparesis is absolutely miserable to live with and do normal daily tasks. Constant nausea and weakness ... no appetite and uncomfortable almost all day . Depression because you just want to eat like everybody else. Bowel issues. Horrible disease.

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

it truly truly is a horrible thing to go through and I am so sorry to hear that you are going through all of those symptoms. I know all to well how horrible that can be. I hope the more attention that is brought on the subject the more research and treatments can be found. Keep fighting!

@Poppies__ 7 месяцев назад

Is there an update on how you are after the GPoem now?

@boop5287 2 года назад

I’m a premed student and seeing you wearing that nursing college jacket made me feel less alone. It’s so hard to have gp and want to be part of the medical field. I admire you so much. Xoxo 💛💛🌸

@EmilyBlock 4 года назад

I'm so happy this worked so well for you! I have actually never heard of that surgery before so may do some reading for my CME haha. I can tell how much better you feel in the after footage, you're thriving!

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

thank you so much! It’s a relatively new procedure and I too didn’t hear about it until about a year into my Gastroparesis journey. Thank you so much for watching!☺️

@josephnguyen8051 4 года назад

that surgery was an absolute miracle so happy it was able to help you get back to health again ❤️🙌🏻

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

It was and I am so thankful! Thank you❤️❤️

@andrewhess1880 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing. I hope the surgeon I talk to soon will do this for me

@HomePotato22 4 года назад

You are so positive and incredibly inspirational!! I spent a lot of time in the hospital when I was young for both eye and heart surgeries. I absolutely hated being in that environment and the side effects of all the medications. This video brought back so many of those memories for me, but just as you mentioned, it reminded me of how lucky I am to have made it through all those difficult times. Thank you for sharing your story!! I'm so glad to hear that you are doing better.

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

Aww thank you so much! Yes the environment and side effects of medications can be such a rough experience to go through. It is sometimes hard to look back at old memories because it reminded me of such a bad time in my life but it truly does make me thankful and I’m glad it had the same effect for you! Thank you for telling me your story as well and for all of your support!☺️

@sophiarose03 3 года назад

Literally same! I developed such a bad relationship with food because I kept restricting certain kinds of food in order to find something simple enough for my body to handle. I ended up developing avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and becoming completely terrified of food and the pain that went along with it. I am way better now though!

@KennaKrueger 3 года назад

The becoming afraid of certain foods was such a weird thing, I am sorry to hear yours happened at such a severe level that must have been so tough to go through but I am so happy to hear that things are better for you now!

@moramejia88 2 месяца назад

did u do botox before? or u went straight to g poem ??

@ceedice1019 4 года назад

I'm so happy for you. I hope the G-POEM helps me as much as it has helped you. I get mine in September.

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

Thank you!! I really hope it does too, try to stay as optimistic as possible and truly believe it will help. I wish you all the best with your surgery because this has truly changed my life!

@mike0133 2 года назад

@Candice Spring has it helped you?

@triciaa3166 4 года назад

After I had this surgery done I threw up all day for about 5 days and they had to put another feeding tube in I had it done July 30th 2019 and wasn’t able to eat by mouth until the beginning of October and then it seemed like the surgery magically kicked in and I could actually start taking in foods by mouth. Current time I am still not able to eat “normal” I only stick to soft food...I’m prescribed motrgrity (sorry not sure how to spell it) but I never actually started taking it because once my insurance finally covered it I was feeling better from the surgery. last week I had a bad flare up and hearing your story I think I’m going to give the medication a try because currently not able to eat much again at all

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

Aww I’m sorry to hear that’s how your surgery experience went. It’s so crazy how Gastroparesis presents and effects people so differently, much more needs to be learned about the condition! I am happy to hear you are working on getting nutrition, keep going! And if your doctor recommends it, starting motegrity again could help! I actually took motegrity a while back and then stopped because of some side effects but a couple months later decided to try it again and it helps so much this time with no side effects. Everyone is different and it’s all just about what’s finding best for you and what works for you. Keep fighting and I hope things will get better for you!

@triciaa3166 4 года назад

Yeah it is crazy how different everyone’s experience is! How did you build up the courage to actually start expanding your nutrition? I’m also nervous of the side effects ☹️ my doctor mentioned I may have a headache for 2 weeks when I start taking it and I worry other side effects may happen as well but I want to eat so it’s a chance I think I’m going to have to take

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

Honestly it was pretty scary to incorporate new food into my diet just because of the fear that was put towards certain foods and Gastroparesis. I just took things slow and when I felt that both my body and mind were ready, then I decided to take in more foods. The mind is so strong so I wanted to make sure my mind was fully ready to embrace the new foods as well. Overcoming the initial fear was the hardest part but after that it gets easier! Start small and work your way up! Don’t be afraid to talk to a doctor or nutritionist to help find food that works for you. My doctor helped me find the best nutrition shakes for me and those helped a lot! Side effects of medications can be scary and bothersome so you just have to consider what is best for you. I personally had a headache for about 4 days but after that it went away. Watch how your body is feeling, listen to it, and just do what it needs most. You are so strong, keep fighting!

@mike0133 2 года назад

@@triciaa3166 hi Tricia, how do you feel now after one year of G-POEM procedure? How long before it started working for you?

@triciaa3166 2 года назад

I am able to eat anything I want now it took until September of 2021 before I could eat normal again and I think the main thing that helped me is the motegrity it has worked wonders

@97AshleyRose 2 года назад

I suspect I have this it’s at the point where I’m malnourished and affecting my kidneys and heart like I have an irregular heart beat peeing less I’m 25 not sure if I should go to a hospital my parents probably won’t take me and say it’s anxiety related

@elenaandrew8414 3 года назад

What name of doctor who did your surgery? Thanks

@KennaKrueger 3 года назад

Dr. Pimentel

@hereternalsummer8224 4 года назад

Thank you for making this video. My gastroparesis is getting worse due to EDS and we are in talks of a feeding tube now. I'm planning on sharing my journey on my youtube channel as well :) It's great to hear other people's experiences. I'm so glad it worked out well for you!

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

of course! Aww I’m sorry to hear that and I know that EDS is a whole other difficult condition to go through and live with. I’m so happy you will be sharing your story as well, it is going to help so many people! Thank you!☺️

@hereternalsummer8224 4 года назад

@@KennaKrueger Thank you. That is my hope.

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

I believe in you!!

@hereternalsummer8224 4 года назад

@@KennaKrueger Thanks girl! xox

@lightitrun5209 4 года назад

I'm so happy for you and your surgical success. My wife has been dealing with the same since last year. She's been through the gambit of medications and now her doctor wants to try Botox as a precursor to G-Poem surgery. I haven't watched all your vlogs, but was curious if you have had the Botox treatment. We're hoping and praying for some relief from this debilitating condition. Wishing you continued good health.

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

Thank you so much! I am sorry that your wife is going through the same thing because it is such a horrible thing to go through. I’ve heard about many doctors doing Botox as a precursor to this surgery but my doctors and surgeons didn’t see it has necessary and decided to just send me straight to get surgery after all my medications have failed and I just continued to get worse. I am hoping and praying that your wife gets relief too.

@lightitrun5209 4 года назад

@@KennaKrueger thank you so much for the response. We're keeping a positive attitude and going forward. Be well.

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

of course! Staying hopeful is one of the most important things you can do. Keep fighting!

@beautyfromashes14 2 года назад

Did your wife ended up getting the Botox ? did it help?

@staceyk8072 4 года назад

The irony of this video starting on the 9th of Feb when that was the last day I felt ok, my GP symptoms started on the 10th. I’m getting the gpoem in the next week

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

Aww I’m sorry to hear that, I hope the surgery goes well and works for you!

@armandosanchez8901 3 года назад

Hi... how are you doing now after your surgery?

@staceyk8072 3 года назад

Hey thanks for asking, my surgery got delayed so didn't end up having it until the 17th of December. I can tolerate fluids a lot better now and food stays down longer but I am still throwing up everyday and still losing weight, I have my first follow up next week so hopefully I get some answers there

@caredfor3422 2 года назад

You are a very strong person dealing with this chronic condition. Invisible illness cannot be seen on the outside. I personally deal with chronic illiness stay strong.

@mike0133 2 года назад

Sorry Kenna K. How do you feel now? Has it helped?

@champion3957 Месяц назад

Do u eat normally now?

@tanishalewis4861 3 года назад

I Had A Yer Ago! I Also Have Imterra Device & About To Have another Endo Flip ... BIG SIGH! GP Is A JOURNEY That I On, BUT Feeling & Dealing MUCH Better Than The Beginning! Focusing On The NOW & Not The LATER Is 🔑🔑🔑🔑🔑🔑 🙏🏾❤️👍🏾 Good Attitude‼️

@mike0133 2 года назад

Tanisha Lewis how do you feel after G-POEM?

@armandosanchez8901 Год назад

Hi...how are you doing lately?

@bessieoz2969 3 года назад

Hi! I hope you see my comment. I have gp and i'm experiencing severe bloating with the little amounts of food that eat. After the tests the doctors told me that my bowels are completely healthy, the problem is digesting. In the gastric emptying scan i wasn't able to digest the eggs and toast in 3 hours. Do you think GPOEM would help me?

@KennaKrueger 3 года назад

Aww sorry you are going through all of this, I know how painful and frustrating it can be. I don’t want to give you a definite answer because I am not a doctor and there is still so much unknown about Gastroparesis and why certain treatments help some people and why they don’t help others. It could help you but it also could not. This video was filmed awhile ago and in my case, I now have a feeding tube because my Gastroparesis is still pretty severe. Through an endoscopy we found that my pylorus was wide open (meaning the surgery “worked” at keeping my pylorus open) but my stomach still doesn’t empty because it doesn’t know how to relax/contract so it holds onto all of the food, so it didn’t really matter that they opened up my pylorus more. But this isn’t the case for everyone. Some people still have great long term success with the surgery and that would just have to be a discussion with your doctor on whether or not it is something to try. I truly hope you are able to find something that helps manage your symptoms💚

@deeveasey4173 Год назад

Can they do gpoem even on feeding tube

@gddd7650 3 года назад

I am happy for you I am dealing with Weston right now and you give me hope I watched my husband suffer like you and meds aren't working face reaction from one medication so sad. I wish I had your surgeon name . I have am scared and he is depressed as well as you know. Thankfully we have you. God bless. Stay healthy thank you very much for helping us.

@KennaKrueger 3 года назад

Thank you and I am sorry to hear about your husband. I hope you are able to get things coordinated and that your husband can find something that helps!

@designcharm 3 года назад

Hey!! Thanks so much for this video. I’m considering pyloroplasty but after seeing your video it seems like this might be a great option that’s less severe. What hospital did you get your surgery at?? Thanks in advance!!!

@KennaKrueger 3 года назад

You are so welcome! And this was a pretty easy surgery for me with a pretty quick recovery time. And I got it done at Cleveland Clinic in Weston Florida.

@angiedai8141 4 года назад

thank you for making this video and sharing your experience and I deff gained more knowledge on gastroparesis. So happy that the surgery went super well for your and you are feeling much better afterwards 😆😆

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

aww thank you so much!☺️☺️

@naivebynature1367 4 года назад

This was so informative and interesting thank you!😊🙌 I'd honestly never heard of this surgery before but I'm so glad I'm more aware now. Well done for being so strong💕

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

wow thank you much!! It means a lot that you took the time to watch this even though you’ve never heard of it, seriously thank you!!💕

@tammyburgess6154 4 года назад

I have an appointment with the mayo clinic in Florida. I am looking at a feeding tube, but I am hoping the mayo clinic will go ahead and approve the surgery without having a feeding tube.

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

I wish you the best of luck at Mayo! I hope they approve the surgery for you too but if you need the tube for a little bit just to get some nutrition in that is okay too. I just hope you are able to find relief!!

@affordableaquariumservices1663 3 года назад

What happened to your sibo?

@erdaloguzhan9399 2 года назад

I'll be a g poem pop too, but I have concerns. Have you ever had a problem with bile reflux? Also, are your g poem pop results still going well? are you okay

@CN-up3vg 2 года назад

Hi! I have nausea but I rarely vomit- do you think the procedure helps with nausea too (and not just vomiting)? Do you feel like the speed of the actual digestion actually increased? Right now I can only tolerate a few hundred calories a day without getting full/nauseous and even after that I don't get hungry again for another 15ish hours :(

@ClassOf2013Hornets 2 года назад

I'm the same way. I was forcing myself to eat 300 calories a day from Starbucks drinks. Not nutritional. Just now got a gj tube. I'm not a puker but debilitating nausea almost 24/7

@arithenugget5569 3 года назад

What was the cocktail? I’m allergic to propofol and general an. Would love some advice

@KennaKrueger 3 года назад

I am actually not sure, they only specifically told me the propofol. If you are getting surgery I would talk to your doctor and let him know! I told my surgeon about my issues with anesthesia upon our first consultation so he would have time to figure out the best course of action. I’m sorry but that’s the only advice I can give you, I don’t know much more about the anesthesia drugs and will leave that up to the experts!

@samarysantiago6762 Год назад

Have you had diarrhea after the surgery all the time? My father just has it and after that is all the time with diarrhea.

@kimhyejuo 3 года назад

I am a Korean woman. I'm having my surgery.

@KennaKrueger 3 года назад

Good luck!

@ceedice1019 4 года назад

Can you share how severe your GP was before?

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

yes! According to my gastric emptying test I was labeled as “moderate to severe” but to me I didn’t really focus on how the test labeled me but more about how I personally felt. Around October, November of 2019, I started getting really bad and actually ended up in the hospital with a feeding tube with malnutrition and starvation ketosis, because I could barely eat and I was so nauseous all the time. I hope this helps but i also went into a lot of detail on my condition and how severe it was in my four other Gastroparesis videos on my channel, if you want to know more details or more information about my experience with Gastroparesis!

@edwardpower5009 Год назад

How are you doing now since the GPoem?

@mariahteague5083 4 года назад

I’m a month post surgery and still not doing very well; however, I know this surgery is A LOT better than the gastric stimulator. My gastroparesis and experience with the surgery was a bit different. I’m so glad this worked for you!

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

aww I am sorry to hear that! I personally never had the gastric stimulator so I don’t know how that goes, but different people need different things depending on how their Gastroparesis presents and what caused it. I hope you are able to find something that helps you!

@mariahteague5083 4 года назад

Kenna K. Thank you so much!

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

you’re welcome!

@michellebele78 2 года назад

How r u feeling today? Any better? I just had the G-Poem on Friday with complications and I feel awful. Im curious as too how long this will last and if you eventually got relief from it. Currently I’m regretting getting this done but trying to remain hopeful that it will pay off in the long run.

@user-pf6lt1tn2g 2 месяца назад

@@michellebele78how now? Feel any better?

@jamiewhitelaw2287 4 года назад

Where you still feeling ill a few weeks after g poem surgery ?

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

No I personally was not! I started feeling good almost right away and just continued to improve but I know for others they did feel ill for a couple weeks but then they got better. Our bodies all heal so differently so it just depends on the individual case

@jamiewhitelaw2287 4 года назад

Yeah I had the op a week ago and still feel nauseous , don’t know if it’s because of the pain where the surgery was in the stomach too

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

It might be! there is still hope that you will get better and just try your best to go easy on your body so it can heal. This surgery affects everyone different but I really do hope it ends up helping you!

@jamiewhitelaw2287 4 года назад

Thanks just another question did you ever have lots of mucus/yellow/dry tongue with your Gastroparesis ? Thanks

@KennaKrueger 4 года назад

Jamie whitelaw I personally did not!

@armandosanchez8901 3 года назад

I have been trying to find a video like this for long time... thank you... you did a great job...

@KennaKrueger 3 года назад

Aww thank you so much I am glad it was able to help!

@armandosanchez8901 3 года назад

I'm doing pretty well with domperidone... but I don't know for how long...I I'm thinking in having Gpoem... any idea where I can find out the cost?... In case that my insurance refuses to pay for it...and in what hospital did you have yours?

@armandosanchez8901 3 года назад

Constipation is bad... but it's not nearly as horrible as that constant nausea

@KennaKrueger 3 года назад

@@armandosanchez8901 i am not sure where you find out the cost, i would ask your doctor about that information. I had mine done here at a hospital in florida and I was able to apply for financial assistance and get a lot of the cost that wasnt covered by my insurance paid for

@armandosanchez8901 3 года назад

Do you ever get nausea after the Gpoem?

@kerrimarie 3 года назад

what was the surgery called?

@KennaKrueger 3 года назад

GPOEM

@caredfor3422 2 года назад

Did you loose weight in with this?

@vanessatice2629 2 года назад

My gi is having me try the medicine domperidone I'm still waiting on it to get here but if meds don't work I'll be getting a referral to iu in indy to see about this procedure I have not been able to keep down solid foods since November 28th so I just do premire protein shakes amd water and I have a picc line right now I get infusions every other day right now have you been able to keep food down now since this surgery