Do gastroparesis symptoms slowly creep up on everyone?

i was diagnosed with gastroparesis about 3 years ago (gastric emptying study). I had it several years prior, however, just went undiagnosed and YEARS ago was unable to eat fibrous vegetables things like broccolli etc. it would just "sit" and come back up hours later - totally undigested. I am managing it by dramatically changing my lifestyle both when and what i eat. Currently I am unable to eat anything solid after 2 pm. if i want to be able to lay down and sleep around 9-10 p.m. Lately things seem to be getting worse and there are some days where i ONLY eat pureed things/smoothies, frozen yogurt and nothing solid - otherwise i feel nauseous all the time. I was wondering if this is what happens - that things get worse and worse until eventually you cannot eat any solids at all and perhaps even have to get a feeding tube put in?? Seems like the gastroenterologists i have seen know "next to nothing" about this condition. One told me "you can just drink Ensure" - like it was no big deal to drink Ensure the rest of your life!!

i was diagnosed with gastroparesis about 3 years ago (gastric emptying study). I had it several years prior, however, just went undiagnosed and YEARS ago was unable to eat fibrous vegetables things like broccolli etc. it would just "sit" and come back up hours later - totally undigested. I am managing it by dramatically changing my lifestyle both when and what i eat. Currently I am unable to eat anything solid after 2 pm. if i want to be able to lay down and sleep around 9-10 p.m. Lately things seem to be getting worse and there are some days where i ONLY eat pureed things/smoothies, frozen yogurt and nothing solid - otherwise i feel nauseous all the time. I was wondering if this is what happens - that things get worse and worse until eventually you cannot eat any solids at all and perhaps even have to get a feeding tube put in?? Seems like the gastroenterologists i have seen know "next to nothing" about this condition. One told me "you can just drink Ensure" - like it was no big deal to drink Ensure the rest of your life!!

i was diagnosed with gastroparesis about 3 years ago (gastric emptying study). I had it several years prior, however, just went undiagnosed and YEARS ago was unable to eat fibrous vegetables things like broccolli etc. it would just "sit" and come back up hours later - totally undigested. I am managing it by dramatically changing my lifestyle both when and what i eat. Currently I am unable to eat anything solid after 2 pm. if i want to be able to lay down and sleep around 9-10 p.m. Lately things seem to be getting worse and there are some days where i ONLY eat pureed things/smoothies, frozen yogurt and nothing solid - otherwise i feel nauseous all the time. I was wondering if this is what happens - that things get worse and worse until eventually you cannot eat any solids at all and perhaps even have to get a feeding tube put in?? Seems like the gastroenterologists i have seen know "next to nothing" about this condition. One told me "you can just drink Ensure" - like it was no big deal to drink Ensure the rest of your life!!

I'm sure I have gastroparesis also and have also experienced terrible input from gastroenterologists such as "eat oatmeal every morning", "don't eat oatmeal", "eat plenty of fiber", "don't eat fiber", etc.
I'm 90 years old and presently following a diet from Cleveland Clinic specified for gastroparesis with mixed results. I'm presently suffering from severe constipation and will probably enter the ER tomorrow if I don't find relief. Laxatives don't work.
Wondered if in your experience you've found a routine that's successful with gastroparesis? Constipation?
Regards,
Tadueo

For me I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis it was bad I was constipated constantly. Then my pain Dr took me off opioids and the constant constipation went away Now my movements are mixed. In the same movement it starts out hard and by end of movement it is soft. I keep track of my movements with an app called. Don’t laugh. Happy poop it tracks and identifies stool types and when make Notes on what you eat urinate what you did. Helped me figure out what to

For me I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis it was bad I was constipated constantly. Then my pain Dr took me off opioids and the constant constipation went away Now my movements are mixed. In the same movement it starts out hard and by end of movement it is soft. I keep track of my movements with an app called. Don’t laugh. Happy poop it tracks and identifies stool types and when make Notes on what you eat urinate what you did. Helped me figure out what to

i was diagnosed with gastroparesis about 3 years ago (gastric emptying study). I had it several years prior, however, just went undiagnosed and YEARS ago was unable to eat fibrous vegetables things like broccolli etc. it would just "sit" and come back up hours later - totally undigested. I am managing it by dramatically changing my lifestyle both when and what i eat. Currently I am unable to eat anything solid after 2 pm. if i want to be able to lay down and sleep around 9-10 p.m. Lately things seem to be getting worse and there are some days where i ONLY eat pureed things/smoothies, frozen yogurt and nothing solid - otherwise i feel nauseous all the time. I was wondering if this is what happens - that things get worse and worse until eventually you cannot eat any solids at all and perhaps even have to get a feeding tube put in?? Seems like the gastroenterologists i have seen know "next to nothing" about this condition. One told me "you can just drink Ensure" - like it was no big deal to drink Ensure the rest of your life!!

I'm a 91 year old male, 5'10", 170 lbs. and have accepted the fact that I have gastroparesis and started a liquid diet today. My question: Is there life after GP? or am I better off checking into a hospice? In other words, Is the light worth the candle?
Is GP manageable for a 91 year old artist who still has a few paintings left in him?
Suggestions welcome.

I'm a 91 year old male, 5'10", 170 lbs. and have accepted the fact that I have gastroparesis and started a liquid diet today. My question: Is there life after GP? or am I better off checking into a hospice? In other words, Is the light worth the candle?
Is GP manageable for a 91 year old artist who still has a few paintings left in him?
Suggestions welcome.