Gastroparisis 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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shaylyn4 | @shaylyn4 | 3 days ago

In reply to @sfagan74 "Anyone ever have to do a GI psychology appointment?" + (show)

From Shaylyn4
What is a GI psychology appointment?
Never heard of it and I’ve had a GI doc for over 45 yrs.!!

shaylyn4 | @shaylyn4 | 3 days ago

In reply to @sfagan74 "Sure yes I'm female" + (show)

I not only have gastroparesis but EPI and CIC. I have needed to wear adult underwear since 2017. Up until then I was working but ended up in a nursing home for a month on TPI because I had lost so much weight. They wanted to put in a stomach feeding tube at Mass. General but I refused.
I have no control of my bowels which I’ve heard other GPers also have.

sfagan74 | @sfagan74 | 3 days ago

In reply to @shaylyn4 "From Shaylyn4 What is a GI psychology appointment? Never heard of it and I’ve had a..." + (show)

I guess to prove this isn't in my head and how to deal with it

shaylyn4 | @shaylyn4 | 1 day ago

In reply to @sfagan74 "I guess to prove this isn't in my head and how to deal with it" + (show)

That sounds about right! If women complain of pain most docs think you’re depressed
Many docs,especially in the ER think women complaining of pain are drug seeking. That happened to me for 2 years before I was diagnosed with gastroparesis and even then Inwould call the ER before going to see if a certain doc was there. If he was I’d get back in bed and try to sleep.