I just got out of the hospital and I have gastroparesisMy new diet includes no fresh fruit, no fresh veggies, no fiber or greasy foodDid anyone else have these same restrictions put on them, and if so, did you improve or did it get worse? Where you able to get back to your normal diet eventually? I am a 28 year old white male, if that even matters.
You only use the ovenproof bowl for the bottom layer, then use various sized cake pans to bake the layersTry to use pans that vary by 1/2 inchYou then put the layer together with the filling between the layer and carve them the side of each layer to match the next layer to form the domeYes, you put the largest layer on the bottom.
Stack several round cakes and then use a large knife to carve the top edges away into a dome shape.
HiI have had gastroparesis for several years nowI'm doing a lot better than I have previously, but like Margaret's daughter, I can't have a normal dietThe closest thing I can eat to normal food are soups and steamed or boiled vegetablesMy diet is virtually fat-freeI just don't tolerate itI can have a little bit of fibre - the key is to have it in a soluble form so that there is no risk of it forming masses (called 'bezoars') in your stomach, as these can cause intestinal blockagesIt's a hard thing to balance - you need to reduce fibre, because fibre slows gastric emptying, but you don't want to compromise your large bowel by reducing it too farI'm vegan so this is a non-issue for me, but people who eat meat often find that they tolerate chicken or fish better than red red meat The supplements are good value if your body will tolerate themI'm also fructose and lactose intolerant, so they weren't great for me, but products like Benecalorie give a really dense 'hit' of calories in a tiny volumeThere are various smoothies and fruit drinks on the market as wellI'd second Margaret's suggestion of a nutritionist or dietitian - some of the supplement products are 'Practitioner Only', so you need the dietitian to be be able to source them for youThey can also provide an objective view and guidance if you need it If you've any questions, feel free to drop me a lineI've been to Death's door and back with this - I spent a lot of time in hospital and even more with a feeding tube.I don't even remember being in hospital I was so sick.It means though that I've a fairly good view of gastroparesis and if I can be any help I willI've also got some nice soup and compote recipes if you'd like them?
