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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I am suffering with this and cannot find diet plans. I am starting a baby food and smoothie diet. Any suggestions?

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I am suffering with this and cannot find diet plans. I am starting a baby food and smoothie diet. Any suggestions?

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Google gastroparesis diet there is one on there. It's a liquid diet till your flare is better where you can start adding some foods back. It also lists safe foods.

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Google gastroparesis diet there is one on there. It's a liquid diet till your flare is better where you can start adding some foods back. It also lists safe foods.

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Here is a start for your search it helped me as a starting point
http://ww9.eatingforgastroparesis.com/
This one is a link to a known established author very good content
https://www.livingwellwithgastroparesis.com/7270-2/book-resources-eating-for-gastroparesis/
Crystal has many good books and a youtube channel
Best of luck

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I am suffering with this and cannot find diet plans. I am starting a baby food and smoothie diet. Any suggestions?

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I am eating carefully and taking hemp oil CBD 1500 1/4 dropper full am and pm. I only eat cooked foods. Nothing hard to digest. Only fruits are bananas and blackberries. Good luck!

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I am suffering with this and cannot find diet plans. I am starting a baby food and smoothie diet. Any suggestions?

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I am juggling so many different ailments I don't even know how to deal with this. I started the gastroparesis and ate soft foods and yogurt. I am working with a dietitian to get a bariatric surgery and I have had 3 kidney stones that have passed in the last 3 months.

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I have spent considerable time blending my food. I feel your pain, and so so sorry you are having to figure this out. You can so do this! I found this link and you may find the food suggestions helpful. Scroll down to find “changes to your diet”. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gastroparesis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355792

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Another good resource is https://www.livingwellwithgastroparesis.com/ Crystal has gastroparesis and has a ton of information. I was wondering if you could share the 3 tests that you had done and what your results were. I'm just curious what criteria and test Mayo uses. Thx

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Another good resource is https://www.livingwellwithgastroparesis.com/ Crystal has gastroparesis and has a ton of information. I was wondering if you could share the 3 tests that you had done and what your results were. I'm just curious what criteria and test Mayo uses. Thx

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Gastric emptying study
Small bowel clonic transit study
Anorectal Manometry
All studys i failed

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Gastric emptying study
Small bowel clonic transit study
Anorectal Manometry
All studys i failed

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1 hour 40% (normal 4 - 31%)
2 hour 74% (normal 25 - 71%)
4 hour 50% (normal 76 - 100%)

6 hour colonic filling 30% (mean 44%)

Geometric center of In-111 colonic activity was:

24 hour 1.2 (normal 1.3 - 4.4)
48 hour 1.5 (normal 1.9 - 5.0)

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sfagan74,
I was diagnosed with gastroparesis several years ago. I manage it with diet, exercise and supplements. I don't take any drugs to increase gastric motility (too many side effects). Some days are better than others. Things to take under consideration are:
_Eat small meals ( I eat soft, blended/puree meals).
_Low fiber fruits and vegetables ( fiber slows down the digestion)
_Low fat food (fats also slow down the digestion)
_Sip water, juices, smoothies all day to stay hydrated
_If you can, take short walks after your meals
_Be flexible, this is a trial and error diet
_ I cook in advance and freeze to save time, and have meals ready for those days when gastroparesis flares.

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