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I very much recommend you find a surgeon to do the Pyloroplasty procedure.
I had cramped for 3-1/2 years and anything I ate made me cramp. I was on liquids for quite a while following the procedure but the surgeon told me it would take a full 3 months to see all the benefits of the procedure. I am so glad I had it. It is an entire new life.
I am seeing a Gastroenterologist on Feb 13 recommended by my surgeon who will lead me into eating more foods. I haven’t eaten meats or raw veggies or fruit yet except for banana. I am no longer sugar free, dairy free or gluten free. I have been able to get up and do my housework and to go to church. I am so thankful that I had this procedure done!!
@cherip, I can relate! Don't give up hope yet, though, like I did for a while.
Mayo's support groups have been tremendously helpful. Sometimes there can be a delay in getting answers to questions but I have found people in these threads to be very supportive and helpful, quite willing to share ideas and strategies. This forum has listed several GP nutrition resources, including Mayo itself and Crystal Saltrelli, which I have found to be helpful in addition to what fellow GPers have shared.
Also, I've been fortunate enough to already have a brilliant PCP who probably knows as much about my diabetes as would an endocrinologist and is expert in pharmacology (many docs aren't) as well as well-versed in nutrition. An added bonus is my nephrologist who not only helps me manage renal disease but also knows about nutrition.
I finally am managing some soft solids after over a year of yukkiness both before and after meals (liquid or not) and lousy nutritional status as a result, causing extreme fatigue and low stamina and continued weakness. It has taken me awhile to finally accept that I cannot tolerate anything beyond liquid & soft, at least for now, and for the past three or four months I've been doing much better despite there still being yukky days. I now realize that there are going to be days when I must rest my GI system no matter how tired that makes me and unless the GP "flare" diet goes on too long there is less nutritional and physiological risk to that as there is to throwing up all the time and other not-fun symptoms.
I hope you can find a doc or PA or NP who can help you even it GP isn't that person's specialty.
And you are always welcome here! Sending you positive vibes!