Gastroparesis diet?

Posted by sfagan74 @sfagan74, Mar 2 4:02pm

Went to Mayo last week had 3 tests done. I'm in the normal ranges but right at the top end for each Gastric emptying study stomach and small intestin. Told to use a puree diet. I bought protein shakes, mashed potatoes and cream of wheat. What else is there to eat?

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bellbelinda3 | @bellbelinda3 | Jan 30, 2012

I was recently diagnosed with Gastroparesis. Can anyone enlighten me about diet?

nuni0209 | @nuni0209 | Mar 1, 2012

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I'm on a very soft food diet w some success. Eating alot of soup yogurt grits fish etc. Eating smaller meals more frequently. No pop or carbonated beverages and I try to stay caffeine free! I also new at this and keeping a food journal has helped. Good luck to u! It's not easy but is better then many alternatives .

sigtau88 | @sigtau88 | Mar 14, 2012

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I just got diagnosed with this as well. Actually just returned home from the Mayo Clinic today. Before I left for my flight today I had an appointment with the Dietician at the Mayo Clinic. I felt it was very informative. She gave me a lot of references and a few web pages. One even has a lot of daily food examples and recipes. I am not sure exactly what you would want but I would be happy to share. Thanks

maggie1950 | @maggie1950 | Apr 3, 2012

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I have recently been diagnosed with Gastroparesis and am struggling with foods to eat. I am doing smaller meals and have gone gluten free due to a gluten sensitivity found during some testing. I am having problems with constipation without the high fiber foods. Did the dietician suggest low fiber? Thanks.

Kristine777 | @kristine777 | Apr 13, 2012

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Thanks. I wil l start a food journal. You are right caffeine worsens condition. Any other helpful tips would be nice.

Kristine777 | @kristine777 | Apr 13, 2012

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yes. Take fiber supplements.

maggie1950 | @maggie1950 | Apr 14, 2012

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Thanks Kristine. I am taking Metamucil 1x per day but saw that that can contribute to the development of bezoars?

Just Jane | @justjane | Apr 20, 2012

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Try Align, a Probiotic. You can get it t Sam's or Cosco. Stay away from popcorn, nuts, anything with seeds, and make it about texture of food, not spice. Low fiber, six small a day. I hope this helps.

Katmandoo | @katmandoo | Jun 25, 2012

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I was told to not eat any fruits, vegetables,(unless they are baby food) nuts & high fiber foods. These are hard to digest. I just recently had a gastric pacemaker implanted & it has helped my stomach to work.