Question:
Has anyone heard of a new and upcoming procedure called Gastric Pacing?

   — Gloria K. (posted on December 18, 2001)

December 18, 2001
My surgeon was one of a handful of surgeons approved by the FDA to participate in the clinical trials for gastric pacing during the past year. I'm sure that information on this procedure could be obtained from his office: Dr. J.K. Champion, Marietta, GA...(770)425-5525....www.drchampion.com
   — Diana T.

December 18, 2001
I have heard of this procedure recently. It would be nice if it worked, but it is in its very early clinical trials. That means that they don't know if it really works at all yet, and that it will probably take at least 10 years to find out if it works long-term. I don't know about you, but if they are going to operate on me anyway, I would rather have something that has been proven to work.
   — Jennifer Y.

December 21, 2001
But does anyone know what the procedure is and how it works? Merry Christmas,
   — Jennifer H.

February 25, 2002
I have read a lot about it. It is very similar to the pacemaker, except it zaps your stomach. Frankly, I don't think it will be effective. I wouldn't want to be opened up ever 4 years to change betteries, either. From what I read, they are starting to use it over seas now and starting the long drawn out process to get it approved for use in the U.S.
   — Laurie V.

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