Living With a Neurostimulator
Often a combination of treatments is necessary to control symptoms of gastroparesis. Your gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, or primary care doctor will provide ongoing management of your condition and will prescribe any additional therapies you may need.
After Surgery
You may need to make several visits during the first year after surgery to ensure that your therapy is adjusted to optimal settings.
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Daily Living
To help make Enterra® Therapy a positive experience, please review this section for important information about daily activities, exposure to electromagnetic interference, medical procedures, and other precautions after the implant.
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Product Support
Learn about how to get a device registration card.
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Getting a Replacement
The Enterra neurostimulator is powered by a battery sealed inside the metal case of the device. Over time, the battery will become too weak to power the neurostimulator, and you will need to schedule a replacement surgery with your doctor.
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Personal Stories
Read about the experiences of people who have received Enterra Therapy. They share first-hand what life was like for them before and while receiving treatment.
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If you have more questions, consult your doctor, who knows your personal medical history and can give you the detailed information you need. Your doctor should provide you with a patient manual that provides important information about living with your Enterra neurostimulation system. In particular, you should ask your doctor to discuss the potential benefits, complications, and risks of this therapy.
Humanitarian Device: The Enterra® Therapy system for gastric electrical stimulation is authorized by Federal law for use in treatment of chronic intractable (drug refractory) nausea and vomiting secondary to gastroparesis of diabetic or idiopathic etiology. The effectiveness of this device for this use has not been demonstrated. What does this mean?
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
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