i feel like we all need this, yknow, when you poop and vomit all at once :)

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My GP being cured after doctor informs me it’s all in my head.

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True story

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We have all been there

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I made this meme while I was bored during a gastric emptying study, thought I should share it here so y'all can enjoy it too

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IYKYK

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After a few visits to the hospital, I made this adaptive hoodie for if I ever have to go back. No metal, snaps around tubes & wires, removable without disconnecting.

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Verified What’s your trigger today?! 🥴⁠ Comment below 👇🏻

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My $500 breakfast. Hoping and praying it will be worth it!

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More humor cause why not?

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trying to get dressed & 80% of your pants don't fit bc of bloating

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I think most of us can relate

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I swear I never learn the first time

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When you walk for like an hour n finally feel somewhat hungry lmao

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This is correct

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when you're super nauseated and then starving so you think it's safe to eat but as you're cooking the nausea hits again

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It's not much, but I managed to cook AND eat two seperate meals today. Haven't been able to do this in weeks. 😭

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This me a day after my pyloromyotomy, toupet fundoplication with hiatal hernia repair, and feeding tube into the jejunum through the side of the stomach. Feeling very sore and in pain, but hopefully this is the beginning of the end :)

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Putting together a nausea relief bag for myself 🧡

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Meme that represents our struggle

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Before I got sick with gastroparesis I was a baker. I’m starting to create gp friendly baked goods! So far I’ve made: fat free banana bread, fat free Angel food cupcakes and low fat cinnamon scrolls. Would anyone be interested in me making a post with recipes?

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Surprisingly not the worst eggs I’ve eaten.

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TFW you find out on the same day that formula was denied by insurance & your dietician is switching to private pay only 🙃🙃🙃

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This belongs here

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wish me luck!

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I’m sure most can relate

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me during a flare:

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Living with gastroparesis is like this

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This is how I roll these days. I figured if I’m forced to eat one crappy meal a day then it might as well make me smile. Vroom Vroom bitches!

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us emetophobes with GP are going through it 😭

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GES in progress. Wish me luck.

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Hydrating this way cuz even drinking water hurts like a bitch🫠

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Why do people think it’s this easy to cure serious digestive conditions? This comment made me so mad.

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my stomach when it decides that it didn’t like the cereal i ate this morning:

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They really meant it when they called them dopamine blockers huh

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I fucking did it guys

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Me calculating if I can eat one more spoon without regretting it for the next 3 days

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Gastric Emptying Study

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I shaved my head today.

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Joined the nuclear club today.

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Here we go

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Joke shirt

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10 months of denial/self loathing, BUT NOW I have accepted my fate. Now I'm a pureed food master. And it's so fricken good, and doesn't hurt!

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constipated life

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Not everyday, but by GOD is the nausea for real.

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Atomic Eggs... Yuck!

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NG tube

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And so the study begins

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goodbye

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New tattoo I got. For my fight with gp and for every gp warrior 💚

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Does anyone in the US need tubie pads? Fabric is donated, sets & domestic shipping are free. Sorry I can't ship international rn. Sets of 6 or 7. PM me what you want.

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An accurate Before and After of me eating a single bite of food during a flare

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Had a gastric pacemaker placed on Thursday! I’m really lucky insurance approved this without having to fight too much for it. Lmk if you have any questions!

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The Drinks Purse

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Meal prep for work with flavor variety on dairy free, low fat, liquids only. This cost $1.25 per svg, ingredients shown

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Time for lunch!

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Kinda cool, got this after seeing a new GI doc

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Thoughts?

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Popcorrrrrrrrn.........

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I can't eat like I want to, so I'm making these to donate instead. Tubie pads and nj pouches.

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Emptying study today!

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If you know... you know

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Just got out of G-poem surgery! I’ll do updates on this post in the comments over the next few days, then once a week or so after that :)

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Joys of traveling with a feeding tube. Was told to not be upset because it’s all about perspective.

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Finally a relatable tv character

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What I “Eat” at Work for an 8.5 Hour Shift

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Really...

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It be like that.

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When they text you asking how you're doing but isolation has bored you to a different state of mind

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Gastric emptying study time!

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I see people post about clear liquid/Stage 1 diet questions a lot. This is my survival kit for clear liquids. YMMV but it might help to see some products/ideas!

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After 2 meals earlier today, NO BLOATING! I can’t remember the last time I didn’t look pregnant. I’m really thinking the pyloroplasty was a success! I’m eating more with less severe symptoms... my goal is to get off tube feeds soon.🤞🏼

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Literally me right now.

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I miss apples so bad it's been like 3 months since I could have one they make me so ill :( Oranges however absolutely slap

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New diagnosis with my gastroparesis

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GP and Depression... I know we all feel this way sometimes. Accept my hug - in hopes it makes your day just a bit better. 🤗

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Felt good today, got out of the house and had a croissant and coffee it felt amazing 🥰 Don’t get many days like that ❤️

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I got asked three times today how far along I was. I had to explain that it’s a food baby. I’ve been bloated like this for a week! Any tips for de bloating?

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Well the placement was a success, but here is the kicker.... They never gave me my pump or feed. But wait it get even worse, I won’t receive them till Monday! Found out someone dropped the ball big time by forgetting to put the referral for my supplies. I have already file a complaint

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Has anyone tried these? My dietician suggested it and I am skeptical.

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Frozen watermelon and lemonade slushee! Wasn’t too hard on my stomach either!

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Birthday look

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Wig Update!

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Admitted to the hospital. I haven’t kept food down in three weeks. I’m exhausted, frustrated, in pain and waiting for my Morphine PCA to get hooked up. I’m starving. I’m defeated. I could use some support.

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Flare up starter pack

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New Tube Feeding Bag!😁

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I been having a hard time eating

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Yummy Easter Candy for today!!! 😋

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Decorated my feeding pole for Christmas... why not? Might as well make it my best friend.

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Got my temporary gastric stimulator today. Any tips on getting through the next 5 days?

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The struggle is real

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I made dinner! (Recipe in comments)

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Did not see this coming

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GES today!

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My friends always say I look 'good' 😏 even though my face is 💀 stuffed into the nearest 🚽 or 🗑️ as they openly devour more of my food than me. Good thing I don't have a genetic predisposition to detest the sound of mastication haha anyways, remember to laugh and have a stellar day ✌️

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When you find something that your stomach actually tolerates eating

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Any fast food safe foods?

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LIFE SAVERS! Ensure/boost made me sick. What a difference!💜🎉

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Anyone need a lifetime supply of Zofran? 😂😂

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Hello everyone! Very low nausea today and I got my home care to cover grip-lok’s!

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How I got paid for babysitting 😂

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Who else carries a bag with all their medical supplies? What’s in your bag?

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My personal definition of a love/hate relationship.

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My new favorite snack. Dairy free, 5g of protein, no unpronounceable fake ingredients, 110 easy calories and it tastes amazing.

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I took my heating pad back from my dog. Now, he is pouting.

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This is my evening. My doc wants me to do a partial bowel prep to clean out stool with as much belly trouble I've had the last few weeks. I've had 3 bms on the last week that amounted to 5 or 6 pebles each. She wants me to drink 1/2 the bottle. Oh boy am I in for an evening of fun!

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Found! Work appropriate elastic waist pants for adults in size XS! They are called traveler pants for anyone looking for their own pair.

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Does anyone else's upper belly area bloat like this? I'm pretty constipated right now but the bloating on top is bad.

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Eating beef for the first time in 7 weeks! Wish me luck!

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24hr post-gpoem. Just now tolerating broth! Let me know if anyone wants more updates as I progress!

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Let's hope I don't turn into a ninja turtle today

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Buttery mashed potatoes! Maybe this is how I can gain some weight.

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When you are attacked by vinyl stickers on the marletplace

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Don't stop fighting.

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This is disappointing.

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These drinks have been a (quite possibly literally) lifesaver - I cried when I found it. What is a godsend food/drink item for you?

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Fitting!

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GES RESULTS. 2021

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From using a hot water bottle :(

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Am I screwed?

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Hair loss help! How do you guys get enough protein and iron?

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Ok but where’s the jam though...

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It’s just one of those days....

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Sitz Marker Colonic Transit Study Day 5

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Anybody else deal with elevated heart rate or heart rate spikes?

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Just finished the grossest eggs I've ever had. The dark bits were crunchy. This was actually the closest I've come to puking since my symptoms started. The dark bits were crunchy.

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Why is Mayo Clinic’s diagnostic criteria different?

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Update: I haven't passed gas since early this morning and the bloating is so much worse. I'm still waiting on the call back from GI.

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Anyone follow this type of diet. I am having trouble keeping the fluids separate from food and I’m more thirsty then hungry and end up just not eating because the fluid keeps me feeling full. Just would like some advice on how you guys balance eating and drinking during the day.

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Did I mess up the Smartpill test? 😩😩

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got this at GNC - low carb & low sugar, 0% fiber!!! helps me when I need a snack. you guys should try this!

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I just wanted to reach out and say to any new tube owners who just had it placed. Hang in there! You got this! The first few days are the worst. You can make it through <3 i love u (((H)))

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Hey guys, so my GI specialist sent me kind of a b.s. message regarding my GES confirming my diagnosis. She told me I need to walk and change my diet. I sent her a message back because I am just beyond frustrated with the situation, and I’m not sure if I was too rude with my reply or not...

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Pizza man... Do you miss it?

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Thought you guys might appreciate my flare haul. We should make this a thing. I'd like to see what everyone else eats.

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Gastric Emptying results?

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Got my results.

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GES results

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I'm trying an ensure today, before noon!

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There really is no good place to put a g-tube when wearing a button up

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I clearly have gastroparesis? How severe is this?

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Where does your bloating occur . I feel it right underneath my chest. Towards the top part

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nausea medication experiences + list.

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Should I Do Another?

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