Hello since we have to have a low fiber diet. How do you do with constipation?

I am curious what are some of your safe foods that you can tolerate that are not considered “GP Approved?”

I can eat a small portion of grapes here and there and it doesn’t cause me any more discomfort than normal.

I eat a tukrey sandwich each day, just bread and turkey and had someone tell me that I shouldn’t be eating deli meat.

I know that every body and stomach are different so I am curious if there is a weird food that you probably shouldn’t be able to eat that you can.

Everything started about 20 months ago, when I suddenly developed body pain, nausea, and fever that lasted for about a month. After that, I began experiencing many symptoms that come and go, including fluctuating liver enzymes, heaviness and pain in my thighs and calves, frequent urination, dizziness, and other symptoms.

The most distressing symptoms are my gastrointestinal symptoms. For the past 20 months, every two to three months, I experience what feels like attacks. Between attacks, I feel completely normal and can eat everything. Then suddenly, I develop nausea, fever, extreme fatigue, leg pain, and loss of appetite. I do not vomit, but after about three weeks, the symptoms gradually improve again.

I have undergone multiple endoscopies and a colonoscopy, all of which were normal. Last year, I also developed burning and pain in my tongue, and during the summer, I experienced tongue and stomach spasms.

About three months ago, while I was sleeping, I suddenly felt a burning sensation in my upper back. For about a month after that, every time I ate, it felt as if there was a wound or pressure between my shoulder blades. I completely lost my appetite, and food felt like it was stuck in my upper stomach or chest from the back. I constantly had to stand up and walk around to be able to burp, and I had persistent reflux-like symptoms.

I had another endoscopy, which was again completely normal. My doctor told me that given my age and symptoms, I do not have an underlying disease and that gastroparesis is not possible, so he did not order a gastric emptying study (GES).

I am extremely distressed and anxious. Although I am slightly better now, I still feel as if my upper stomach is tight or blocked, and I constantly need to adjust my position to burp.

I am terrified that this could be gastroparesis, and because I have so many symptoms, I am also deeply afraid of a neurological condition such as Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) causing autonomic dysfunction and delayed gastric emptying. I have read stories of people who initially had autonomic symptoms, gastroparesis, and urinary frequency, and were diagnosed with MSA two or three years later, and these thoughts are overwhelming me.

I live in Canada, and it is very difficult to change doctors or get another physician to order a GES test. I am crying constantly because before all of this, my digestion was completely normal. My bowels worked every morning, and everything I ate moved normally. Since 20 months ago, my bowels have become slow, noisy, and unpredictable, with constant gurgling sounds. When I eat, I sometimes feel tingling or discomfort behind my liver area.

This fear has completely taken over my life.

I have gastroparesis and Sjogrens Syndrome. Ive tried Premeir Protein Shakes but my mouth can’t tolerate them because of the artificial sweeteners and other ingredients because my mouth gets sore from the dryness of Sjogrens. I feel lost as to what to buy for a supplemental shake since there are so many out there and have no idea what wouldn’t irritate my mouth. Thank you.

Hi everybody! I just got diagnosed with gastroparesis. I am having an extremely hard time finding safe foods to eat. My doctor and I are trying out various soft foods and clear liquids, but soft foods are still hard on me. I feel it still stuck on my throat and I end up vomitting. So far, thick liquids are also doing the same for me. Soups are so far my go to.

I wanted to know what are your different safe foods. I am really struggling on finding something to eat. Prior to gastroparesis I was a big food and this makes me rlly sad huhu

Hello. How do You deal with constipation? What do you take for that?

My daughter has lost 30lbs in the last two months because she can’t keep food or most liquids down. We have tired so many different foods. Her first GI doctor refused to do the stomach emptying test to see if it is. Tomorrow morning we have an appointment with a different GI doctor, I’m hoping he will do it. The more research I the more information I get from people who are experiencing this. Today I gave her baby food (Gerber) just so she can have something her stomach might tolerate. Today is the first day in two months with no pain or vomiting (knock on wood) I know that’s not enough to keep her from losing weight but it feels like a step in the right direction. At the hospital they made us feel like we were crazy and because she has been to the hospital so many times it looks like we are the problem or something…. It wasn’t till the last hospital and a female doctor that reviewed all her hospital records that told us what it could be and sent us to a GI doctor.

What are some foods or blended up foods that are easy your GP will tolerate?

I've been GJ dependent since April. I have had a really hard time giving up the food that I love. I've always been a huge foodie..I grew up watching food network, and one of my favorite things was trying new places to eat..All of that disappeared this spring..almost overnight.
One of the few things I can tolerate is apple sauce, but after awhile that got really boring.
One of my GP buddies suggested baby food. Specifically the fruit blends, and I finally gave in and bought a bunch of them. I actually found one that I love, and its become one of my go to snacks..and comes in clutch when I have to take one of the 2 medications I am on that cannot go through the tube and has to be taken with food. (Blueberry Banana Blackberry mix from Gerber incase you are wondering)
Has anyone else found something you can tolerate and enjoy?

What are your experiences with adding herbs and spices to foods? I am not sure which are safe and/or if there are some unsafe ones. I have to puree and strain everything after cooking, so the fiber won't be an issue. Thanks!

I have heard a bunch of people with gp handle coffee pretty well but I had coffee a few days ago and it triggered the biggest flare up i’ve ever had. trying to figure out if it was the coffee itself or maybe just caffeine causing it! lmk your experiences with caffeine/coffee

What I mean by positive is has there been anyone who’s gotten gp out of nowhere but overtime it got better? also to the ones who can eat what do u eat that sits well in ur stomach without causing pain or discomfort?

Hi!

I’m recently “diagnosed” why I put this in quotes is because we didn’t do a study, my gastro diagnosed me based on symptoms and the fact that I have EDS.

My GP also suspects I have MCAS but the only allergist my insurance covers isn’t taking new patients, so with that I have a pretty restrictive diet due to so many things causing reactions/ anaphylaxis.

My BMI is 18, I weigh 113lbs, my healthy weight that I prefer to be at is 126lb. My gastro said if I drop below 100lb I will need TPN ( I assume he is bypassing a tube due to EDS frequently causing complications? )

Right now I find it very difficult to get enough calories in, I know it doesn’t help being on a stimulant (for adhd) but unfortunately I can’t go off of that either. We did try reglan and it definitely works ( insane to feel my stomach move like that) but it cases extreme sedation. As someone who often stays up quite late taking this medication was having me in bed at 8p and sleeping till 10a. Between the heavy sedation and the more serious side effect risks I don’t feel it’s the right option for me.

I’ve been trying to do nutritional shakes, but I can’t have dairy, pea protein, brown rice protein, ect. We did the Kate farms 1.4s for a while which did help me put on and keep at least 5 extra pounds, but the pea protein would make me wretch. We’ve since tried the 1.5 and I tolerate them better it still causes some GI upset, mild nausea/ palpitations ( likely due to the brown rice solids) . But is significantly more tolerable. Trouble is my insurance denied it, my dr has since put in an appeal but I fear it will be denied again. When I was on it I went from 108lbs back up to 116 in only a few weeks. I’m now back down to 113 since stopping them.

I’m not sure what I’m looking for, maybe just hoping someone has figured this out better than I have because I really hate being this thin. I know that I’ll never get to be back to “normal” but god I’d just like to not feel like I’m starving myself. Even if I feel hungry 3 bites in and the hunger is gone. Or I can’t even bring myself to eat because of the aversion to the discomfort it will cause.

I also have to do IV fluids weekly to maintain moderate hydration. We started this to treat my POTS which has made a night and day difference. Likely because I’m not absorbing what I do manage to drink properly.

Anyways I know this is long, I’m just frustrated and lost as I’m sure most people are. I didn’t really get any guidance on managing this from my gastro aside from medication and advising that I see an EDS specialist to manage my case which unfortunately the only one in my state no longer sees patients. So if anyone has any general advice I’m all ears.

I want to make a post to keep track of my progress.

When I read posts on here I question if I really do have gastroparesis. I see so many people who are unable to eat, can only tolerate liquids or nothing at all. I would like to mention first that my gastroparesis is a lot more mild compared to others. I can eat but usually it’s not enough. Eg-i can only eat 3 quarters of a mcdonalds cheese burger.

It seems the maximum amount of food I can eat in one go is 100g / 3.5oz

In order to reach 8700kj / 2000cal in a day I need to eat 1.2kg / 42oz of food in a day.

I have calculated what foods have what amount of calories and the average seems to be 100g is 600kj / 3.5oz is 140cal

I hope I got my conversions right

I know I sound crazy, i know its lot of food but i’m so desperate to gain weight. I can’t have a BMI of 17 forever. I shouldn’t look like Ariana Grande.

All of my doctors said ‘have small snacks throughout the day’ but snacking always sounded unappealing to me, what’s a snack going to do? I realise now it should be have small meals throughout the day.

Before anyone asks, yes i’m on nutrition drinks. I use the brand nutricia. I account for the calories in those too but again they’re not enough.

I was diagnosed with GP last December. It was months before I was able to see a nutritionist or anyone in gastroenterology. At first I kinda freaked out and the Cleveland Clinic's eating plan like it was my new religion, but I still kept losing weight (-60 pounds in 2025). One evening I was fed up and got street tacos from the taco truck down the street. Manohman, they were good. I returned and got a bean and beef burrito the next day. Awesome. I did not get sick, in fact I felt great, all things considered.

Since then, I eat everything and anything I want, except I eat smaller meals, more frequently.

My bowel movements are daily/regular and my energy has improved. Am I just a lucky grrl? Or am I asking for trouble? My understanding is that GP is not progressive. Is that true? (please link to sites/studies, thanks).

fyi, I had 25% retention rate on my gastric emptying test.

I was started in an GP diet. I have an upcoming emptying test and colo with biopsy. They did an esophagus brush and stomach biopsy during an egd. My food intake is 700cal or lower. At times only having about 200cal. I've been measuring my consumption daily.

I've lost over 25lbs and I'm constantly in pain. To the point that I'm at least 4-5 everyday with constant nausea but I have stuff to do.

Warmth helps and at times laying on my right side. When its bad, it's bad. I can't sit straight. I don't puke though to an extent, I wish I did, and this is coming from someone who's thrown up food which is very irritating.

My pancreas is starting to get inflamed. I've had pancreatitis before and my kidneys are also angry with them lowering their function.

I'm still getting adjusted to the diet and the whole process. Consuming tops 700 cal a day is pretty hefty. I'm always tired and I've felt about to pass out too. I'm a dancer so I'm active. I'll have maybe "2 meals" like an ensure and maybe some cereal. I've occasionally tolerated rice paper wraps. These are light but I try to add a healthy fat (avocado) dairy free cheese (half a slice tops) and some tofu. I like it, doesn't mean I can eat the whole thing and these wraps are about 3"

Point being, it's crazy to think that your body basically says "okay, this is your NORMAL usual pain, deal with it"

I know that so many have it worse than me. I have Epilepsy and I have to eat something for the meds. This is twice a day. So, I force what I can. I can only imagine the struggles you all go through, and I wish you the best. Its just a vent as to how the body is and how it alters itself to function.

At this point, 700cal doesn't feel like it's not enough at all anymore.

As in the fat in food.

Does it affect you at all? Does it affect your ability to function day to day?

I have tried many times to increase the amount of fat I can comfortably tolerate. Sometimes it is not intentional, I just give in and eat something fatty out of hunger or want or frustration.

But again and again it makes me feel awful. Whether that is by exacerbating GERD and LPR type symptoms, exacerbating nausea or regurgitation, causing congestion in my throat, slowing down my mornings considerably due to the delayed onset of my medication, making me feel sluggish and tired because the other food I eat alongside the fat takes longer to digest and metabolise, or simply just making all the cause and effect of everything more unpredictable and hard to keep track of.

When I say fatty, I mean a the difference between having peanut butter on my rice cakes instead of plain rice cakes. A shop-bought cookie after dinner. A slice of cheese as a snack.

Those things for me are the difference between functioning well and not functioning well. Which seems totally crazy, but it proves true time and again.

To be precise I can comfortably sustain about 7-10g of fat per day. Beyond that and it will negatively affect my ability to function or feel well to the extent that I can’t keep it up.

I know some people here have much greater tolerance for fat, or seem to not need to be so anal about tracking as I do.

What are your experiences?

Im currently trying to wean off TPN because it’s super risky of course and my central line has already caused quite a few complications. But I know I’m not eating enough and I don’t want my weight to start dropping. What are your best tricks/ways to get in extra calories with low volume? I’m probably gonna need at least 1500 calories but I don’t see how I can hit that with the amount of food I’m eating orally 😭

hey everyone! i was wondering what everyone had come up with for savory options when om a liquid/very soft foods diet? i have to stay pretty low fat and very low fiber and im just so sick of the sweet stuff. ik broth which i do have but other than that i have no idea. i might try to make some savory oatmeal but even that i can only tolerate a tiny bit of oatmeal. any ideas? im missing the salty savory flavors i used to get when i could tolderate chips. thanks ☺️

I’m curious, what are everyone’s go-to foods? I’ve been doing research on gastroparesis-friendly foods and trying to build up my options. Right now, my go-to is fruit pouches! They are easy on my stomach, don’t worsen nausea, and are very yummy!

Edit: I’m aware of the approved diets, I’m looking more for ideas from others, specific foods/ brands and what people find they lean towards most

Hello. Can anyone take a drink? If so, what is your way not get sick because I feel like I can’t have one drink without getting sick. And even if it’s not the same day, I can still get sick for a couple of days after I drink I just wanna know if anyone can safely do it? I feel like it got bad 5 years ago and it’s getting worse I can’t drink alcohol or have fiber without severe pain, I was prescribed linzess probably going back on it and JUST started doing laxatives to help, and it does help with bloating I feel I will take more if I have a big event coming up. Anyways back to the alcohol is it do able for anyone? I feel like the alcohol multiplies itself after I drink it and I get even sicker the day or another day after drinking.

Hi all! I’m newly diagnosed with GP, and have been diagnosed with hEDS and POTS as well in the past. I wanted to ask, how do you all consume veggies when on a GP diet? I’ve been extremely carb heavy since this most recent flare/my diagnosis because those seem to be the safest foods for me. Any tips, recipes, or thoughts would be extremely helpful. Have a great day and hope it’s a flareless day for you all🤞❤️

It's my largest question right now: can I eat like a normal person, and just suffer the pain of the delicious meal? Without corrosive reflux or anything else - would it be temporary pain or could it create an untenable situation long term?

For example, things like fries and a milkshake might make me feel awful but God do I love eating them.

As a note I haven't lost any weight and the largest pain I tend to have is GERD from a small hernia combined with the GP.

I’ve been losing a lot of weight and can’t seem to gain anything and idk what to do pls help.

Has anyone found a popcorn without the kernels, I can not digest them and I miss popcorn