Thanks Sand, On the break the cycle page Heather says a few days for diahrrea. She says it can take up to 2 weeks for severe constipation. Yes I'm going to have to use it as an elimination diet for gastroparesis. I'm at a point where I feel sick no matter what I eat, so I'm going to do this break the cycle by the book and IF I can handle eating the solid food then I'll add in a few things and see if I can tolerate them. I've quit the milk and whey. I was wondering why I was still having problems on a mostly liquid diet. That is why I am here. I haven't broke down to the baby food level yet. I hate it and am trying to keep from going there although it's ok if someday I have to. (ugh).
With gastroparesis the goal is to find foods that you can tolerate and try to maintain your weight if you can. For most of us it's just a few foods. I know that Heather's diet isn't for the long term for MOST people, but either is drinking broth everyday for months if that is all one can tolerate. There are many degrees of GP. Some people can eat fairly normal, some are extrememly limited, some I have spoken with have not had a bite of food or even a sip of ensure for 5 years or longer because they have violent vomiting fits that put them in the hospital. They have surgical feeding and draining tubes placed in their sides and many of them still vomit and are sick all the time. It's a nasty little disease. I'm just grateful I can eat. I've spent the last two years of my life researching GP and hypothyroid. I refuse to give up trying to feel better.
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. Wendy in Oklahoma
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I've spent the last two years of my life researching GP and hypothyroid. I refuse to give up trying to feel better. 
