gastropesis diet

[cashgora]

i've had ideopathic gastroparesis for a year now and have been unable to find any help on what i should or should not eat to prevent or minimize symptoms.  one suggestion was a low-fiber diet but the dietician i was referred to was completely unable to tell me exactly what that was.  another suggestion was o soft diet.  does that mean just eat anything and grind it up like babyfood or is it foods that become soft or are soft naturally such as jello & ice cream?  where can i find an actual diet to follow?!!!  i'm sick & tired of being sick & tired.  i'm 63 yrs old, suffer from major depression, loss of bladder control, severe osteoarthritis, moderate osteoporosis (untreated).  i currently take the following medications:
protonix, pristique, oxybutinyn, amitiza, domperidone, florastor, dulcolax, gas-x daily
tylenol, tylenol pm, davocet-n rarely as needed


This discussion is related to what foods can someone with gastroparesis eat?.

[CalGal]

Cashgora, try going to www.gicare.com and click on the 'diet' category. Look for a listing for gastroparesis diet. It may give you some helpful hints.

[RobbieLynn444]

Hi.

I am about to see the inventor of the gastric pacemaker.  It seems to make a big difference in gastroparesis patients.  His name is Thomas Abell in Jackson, Ms.  Maybe he or someone in your region can use this method to provide relief to you.  I definitely feel you as I have been struggling for 4 years now.  I am very excited about seeing this doctor and receiving any help.

[patient915]

The diet you should follow for gastroparesis is low-fiber and low-fat.  I have never heard of the soft-food diet for gastroparesis.  You should also eat multiple small meals a day as opposed to a couple of large meals.