@mavans10
Been there done that. I would love to know how many who have gastroparesis now, started out by having acid indigestion or heartburn and were handed prescriptions for antacids which are now over the counter so everyone uses them. I used to be able to eat anything and loved homemade chili, tacos, wet burritos, etc. To me a pizza wasn't a pizza without all the pepperoni for that spicy taste. I truly think one of the worst things "we the people" are doing to ourselves is overeating, or not stopping before we are full. Today, most of us know that it takes about 30 minutes after the "full" peg has been hit for us to feel it, when we could eat normally. With gastroparesis, the full peg is almost always there 24-hours a day, unless we are following common sense. We learn smoothies are a real good choice, and Bone Broth became a staple for lunch when I just knew it is going to be one of those days. When I went to U of M I actually expected more along the lines of the implant, and was certainly not expecting Botox,
as a remedy. Allergies and sensitivites are no laughing matter, and it makes me approach all things with caution. I certainly fix my own meals most of the time, as eating out produces a lot of issues, and travel became a nightmare, especially on trips with a group where eating dinner was often 7-8 p.m. That does not work for me at all. So, while I do okay most of the time just watching what and when I eat, it has removed a lot of "The character and adventure" my life brought. What I never will understand is why I had to ask my gastroenterologist if I had gastroparesis, instead of him telling me I had it years in advance when he knew it, so I could have chosen a much different path early on, that would have helped my body heal. Our bodies are miraculous at what they can do to heal themselves. If I'd have known early on, I would have made many different choices then I did.