Last week I shared my gastroparesis-friendly version of Dr. Andrew’s Weil’s Green Monster Smoothie.  Blog reader and fellow GPer, Amy, posed a great question about this nutrition-packed recipe:
Hi! I really like your website! I also have GP and really (really!) struggle to get enough nutrients in on a strict liquid diet. I was wondering if…
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I truly believe that the poor nutritional quality of the gastroparesis diet contributes to the inability of our digestive tracts to heal, so I’m always on the lookout for GP-friendly ways to boost nutrition.  Well, I felt like I struck gold when I saw Dr. Andrew Weil discuss his nutrient-packed Green Monster smoothie on The…
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Tomorrow is Independence Day, a holiday most often celebrated with picnics and barbecues.  Ironically, for the 5 million of us with gastroparesis, these food-centered events will remind us that we are not independent — at least when it comes to what, when, and how we eat (or how we feel afterward).
Gastroparesis is a life-altering disease. …
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As you may know, in addition to having gastroparesis myself, I also work with others with the disease as a health and nutrition counselor.  The best thing about my job is being able to truly make a difference in the way someone feels on a daily basis. I recently received an email from one…
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Last fall, I started a gastroparesis patient survey and posted the initial findings in December.  Since then another 70+ fantastic GPers have added their input, so I’ve created an updated version of the results (14 pages, complete with charts, graphs, and your advice in your own words!).  While it’s not in any way a scientific…
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Today’s my 29th birthday! I’m officially “almost 30″…and I couldn’t be happier about that. The last several years were difficult ones but I’m glad that I kept the faith and kept fighting. Thanks to the gastric pacemaker, health counseling, this blog, and my amazing friends and family, my life has completely turned…
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I can’t believe I still haven’t shared the details of the Digestive Disease National Coalition Public Policy Forum that I attended in March.  Initially, I intended to take a week to digest and absorb the experience (horrible pun) before writing about it. Somehow one week turned into two months.  But better late than never, right?

In case…
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Back in October I started a gastroparesis survey to help us learn from our collective experience and see the similarities and differences among GP patients.  I initially published the results in December with over 70 responses.  Since then another 40+ people have taken the survey, which means it’s time to update the results.  If you…
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Like many with gastroparesis, I rely on meal replacement drinks to supplement my nutrition and increase my protein intake, especially during flare-ups.  But the chemicals, fake ingredients and high sugar content have always given me pause.  How nourishing can it be if there aren’t any real ingredients in it?
So I was definitely intrigued when I…
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On Facebook, I mean.  If not, check out my page at Happier Bellies, Healthier Lives.  I post news articles about gastroparesis treatments and patients, as well as inspirational quotes and random thoughts that don’t merit an entire blog post.  It’s also a great way to interact with other GPers and ask/answer questions.  As the title…
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