Gastroparesis with severe symptoms!

Mine is better, but some things sneak up on me. Like corn on the cob.

Remember to think about fiber…. Fiber is not your friend…. Makes the stomach work too hard….

I have had it for over 20 years. You eat six small meals a day. That's what my
Gastroenterologist told me to do. As far as a nutritionist that sent me to a distance at a hospital. I have had stomach ulcers and nodules for the whole time. I get my stomach scoped at least once a year for stomach cancer. It gets worse as the neuropathy progresses. If you eat three meals a day you will have a lot of problems with Gerd and reflex plus nausea along with vomiting. Don't eat things that take a long time to digest. Don't stuff your plate you will be miserable. I keep an apple to eat about 10 am. Light lunch, dragonfruit about 3 then chicked or fish its not as heavy as red meat. I normally throw up red meat it's way too heavy on my stomach. Don't eat spicy foods not good to reflux. It burns the esophagus. If my stomach starts hurting I normally use a heating pad at its lowest setting.

I was recently diagnosed with gastroparesis and my nutritionist is starting me on licorice root for the acid reflux and I am seeing the dietician on Monday. My whole world has been flipped upside down !! I have
been on a high protein, gluten free, mostly raw fruits and veggies and now I can't eat hummus or raw vegetables, and I have to watch my fiber intake &
snack all day instead of eating meals !!?? What am I
supposed to cook us for dinner !?? Any advice ??

I have had it since 2008. Gastroparesis is one of the first signs of neuropathy according to my neurologist. High protein diet is hard on digestion. Red mea(beef) can stay in your stomach up to three days just sitting in your stomach or longer depending on how long your stomach takes to digest it. The doctor recommended that I use a food processor to grind up the meat. It makes it easier to digest. If I eat more than four small pieces I throw it right back up. Vegetables- I like mine firm not mushy and over cooked. There’s times when mine is worse. I send them through a food processor.
Some gastrointestinal doctors recommend baby food but it’s really nasty so I just use a food processor.
Eat seven small meals a day. Sit down and eat three meals a day it just sits there and you end up bloating and refluxing. I have big problems with tomato based sauces more burning of the stomach. I eat lots of fish. Not farm raised(antibiotics/hormones) and it’s easier on the stomach.

Yes, after 2 years just diagnosed this week with gastroparesis. Miserable. They say diet is the best way to help but I know everyone is different. My main problem is constipation but I have other things going on in my digestive tract. I also have scar tissue on my colon and diverticula. I also have autoimmune disease, which there is autoimmune gastroparesis. I'm ready to meet Jesus

I have had gastroparesis for 3 years, since diagnosed. I lost 80 lbs before diagnosis. I don’t eat vegetables or fruits. I eat eggs, meat, cheese and breads. I am also diabetic but I do eat some sweets to break up the monotony of my diet but o have gained 40 lbs and feel so much better. Vitamins and supplements as well as fiber. I am now living with this and feeling better all the time. Still have bad days but not like before. Hope this helps.

Hello @catc51 and welcome to the Digestive Health support group on Mayo Connect. I'm glad that you found this forum as there are many members with gastroparesis and many who have found a way to lessen the symptoms. I see that @bradyozzie has discussed their experience with this disorder and what has helped her. I would encourage to read the posts in this group and see what might be helpful to you.

I have very similar symptoms, most likely resulting from three surgeries of the digestive tract over a 20-year time period. I learned from others on this forum that a low residue diet can be helpful, so I gave it a try and it has made a world of difference for me. It still requires constant attention to diet, exercise and drinking lots of fluids, but the pain and constipation are definitely better.

What type of eating/exercise plan are you currently following?

Hello @pinktummy and welcome to the Digestive Health support group on Mayo Connect. You've have found a great forum to discuss this difficult disorder. I'd encourage you to read many of the posts here and find out what has worked for others.

You will probably find that good sources of protein might include fish, chicken or other poultry. Well-cooked fruits and veggies are also a good choice. Smoothies can be a good way to get more fruits or veggies in a more digestible form. I tend to have a lot of soups as the veggies are well cooked and don't cause the same discomfort as raw foods.

It does take a while to find the best eating plan, but it is well worth the time! I look forward to hearing from you again as you continue on the journey of dealing with gastroparesis. Will you post again?

Funny, I had the stomach-emptying test many years ago. Anyway, it didn't really cause me problems until I had the fundoplication surgery for my hiatal hernia.
I had to go an all-liquid diet for about 2 weeks, then slowly introduced soft food, etc. I finally faced the fact that I can't have coffee in the morning.
Most of my present problems stem from my esphogus getting twisted. I easily choke on nothing. Sometimes even my own saliva can go down the wrong way and send me into a coughing fit. Other times I can eat a raw apple and have no problem whatsoever.
Time has been my best healer.