Dr Joseph Murray, Mayo Mn

Is he a physician? I am just in need of the diet so I'm not quite sure I understand. Sorry

Thank you @suemer for posting your question. I recently started a conversation here called “Gastroparesis Diet Questions” and received wonderful replies about what other people do. But I don’t know if I can do that!

To see the G diet on the Mayo site just search gastroparesis. It’s helpful but not clear to me. I wish Mayo would expand their Gastroparesis diet page to clearly state what to eat and what not to eat.

@suemer You might want to look through the conversation pdilly was speaking of: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/gastroparesis-diet-questions/ . I personally think it is different for everyone. Well cooked vegetables and very tender meats are a must for me. I can eat brussell sprouts and creamed spinach if cooked tender.. cabbage and other greens I cannot seem to find a way to eat. Most breads I cannot handle nor regular potatoes unless the potatoes are mashed and soupy. I also have achalasia... which makes it difficult to swallow some things. Small meals are also a must for me. I had to have gastric bypass to fix a paraesophageal (sliding) hernia. Even after 4 years my stomach has not expanded.. it is about the size of a large egg. I can only eat a cup or so of food at a time. So important I get my stomach to empty. Walks are very helpful and when my stomach is very stubborn massages and even sometimes the heating pad are helpful when pain comes from lack of food moving.

Thank you for your reply @fourof5zs. It looks like you try things and see what works and what doesn’t and then move on — I wish I could be that way!
I’m still looking for that comprehensive list that says EAT THIS/DON’T EAT THIS.

This is a copy of info straight from the Mayo Gastroparesis pages:
“Eat well-cooked fruits and vegetables rather than raw fruits and vegetables
Avoid fibrous fruits and vegetables, such as oranges and broccoli, which may cause bezoars”

To me that is saying I can’t eat fibrous fruits and vegetables even if they are well-cooked. Is that correct?
If so, where can I get a list of fruits and vegetables that are “fibrous”?

I’m hoping a Mayo moderator might get involved and ask the Mayo experts to clarify.

Hi everybody,

I'd like to invite you to view this recently published post on the Connect "Gastroenterology & GI Surgery” Page. Madelynn Strong, clinical dietitian at Mayo Clinic, recommends strategies and foods that might help relieve symptoms of gastroparesis, and speed up gastric emptying.
Gastroparesis Diet Guidelines https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/gastroenterology-and-gi-surgery/newsfeed/gastroparesis-diet-guidelines-1/

Not sure if I have gastroparesis seeing as I am still waiting for a diagnosis but seeing as I can still taste the food when I burp hours after eating it and all the neasia that comes with it I am pretty sire this is my issue. My question is what foods help to lessen these issues? I really need to be able to eat but I just don't know what's safe to eat and what will cause issues. I am hoping someone with this issue can help me

Hi @hgarm,

You may notice that I combined your discussion about gastorparesis diet with this existing discussion titled, "Gastroparesis diet - a lot out there but nothing consistent.” I did this as I thought it would be beneficial for you to meet other members who are talking about this diet, and have shared their experiences well.
If you click on VIEW & REPLY in your email notification, you will see the whole discussion and can join in, meet, and participate with other members talking about their or their loved ones' experiences.

I have found with this condition it’s something you need to see what foods trigger reactions leaving them out of your daily eating. I found helpful keeping a daily diary seeing a pattern of what triggers the pain gases reflux and feeling sick. I hope this helps. Good luck

Thank you!