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Gastroparesis Diet – Questions, Suggestions, Tips
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Oh I feel your pain. I take antidepressants but I can't take time released ones. I have to take one twice a day that is a fast acting one. It does help my depression which comes along with being sick. I was sick and nauseated 24/7 for 4 yrs before I got a diagnosis. I'm like you I don't always feel like eating so that's why I drink Ensure. I prefer the dark chocolate Ensure plus, it's not bad but I make myself drink it. I did quit smoking after my pacemaker was implanted but was so miserable because like you I put on a lot of weight and was miserable, so I started smoking again and lost weight. I know that's not good either but I was so depressed. Please don't give up I'll be 62 in a week and I'm still hanging in there, have you considered getting the pacemaker? Kathy
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@katmandoo and @dannybegood1
I wholeheartebly agree with @katmandoo's eating suggestions - eating frequent, small meals is a great idea. Fish, eggs, chicken are great sources of easily digestible protein. The dark chocolate Ensure it really good, because you get a good amount of protein and lots of vitamins in a tasty drink. I keep frozen bananas in the freezer and add a 1/2 a banana, put it in a blender and get some digestible fiber that way as well.
It takes a while to develop new eating habits, but when you consider the alternative and the symptoms that come about if you stay with your former eating plans, it is well worth the effort. Having had 3 surgeries of the upper digestive tract I have learned that the amount of food that is swallowed really affects the way I feel.
Teresa