Gastroparesis

[debrondeau]

I have a 16 year old daughter who was born with gastroparesis and it was controlled quite well for many years with medications.  However, we are not at a point where that doesn't work and are in the process of fighting with our insurance company in regards to paying for the next procedure as they feel it isn't necessary.  We are on our 2nd appeal.

Can anyone point me in the direction of a diet of what she can eat and not eat for this until this is resolved?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Gastroparesis means stomach paralysis. The larger the meal, the slower the stomach emptying will be. So make it a point that your daughter takes small meals instead of one large meal. If this does not improve symptoms, the next step is
to switch over to more liquid-type calories. Food in pureed form can be given. If there is a history of bezoar then fibre restriction may be needed. Also try to restrict fats as they take much longer time to digest.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[bsmsl]

Hello and welcome to the community.

You may have a better reponse on the digestive community.

Her doctor is the best person to help with this.  If her doctor really feels the procedures are necessary, he should be working to convince the insurance company of that fact.  He can write letters detailing her situation and why it is vital to her care to have these things done.  

I would suggest that you google search "gastroparesis diet".  I usually find all sorts of information doing that.  I will usually select reputable sites like Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, etc.  You may even find something site for the specialty certifying board for gastrointerologists.  

I hope that helps you some.

Take care and God bless.