Archive for February, 2010
Eating Out with Gastroparesis
While figuring out what to eat day-to-day is one of the most difficult aspects of living with gastroparesis, going out to eat is that much harder. My friends and I often eat out on Saturday nights and while it’s an enjoyable experience for them, it can be stressful and uncomfortable for me if I don’t…
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Second Gastric Pacemaker: 6 Week Update
It’s been just about six weeks since my second gastric neurostimulator was implanted at the Mayo Clinic. I flew back to Minnesota last week for my first post-surgical check-up. As I noted earlier this month, the new device seems to be working perfectly and my symptoms have improved a great deal. Related Posts:Let’s Talk About…
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Double Check Your Cereal Boxes
If you frequently rely on cold breakfast cereals, like Corn Pops, Fruit Loops, or Apple Jacks, as part of your low-fiber diet make sure you check the nutrition panel before your next bowl. Kellogg’s is now adding fiber to many of their children’s cereal, including the three mentioned above. Instead of less than 1 gram…
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Second Gastric Pacemaker: 4 Week Update
It’s been exactly 4 weeks since I had the second gastric neurostimulator implanted at the Mayo Clinic. Compared to the first surgery and recovery period, the second time around has been significantly easier. The swelling, on the other hand, was far more dramatic — almost unbelievable — but it’s mostly gone now. Most importantly, the…
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I’m Supporting Gastroparesis Research…And You Can, Too
On March 7, I’ll be traveling to Washington D.C. for a two-day Public Policy Forum hosted by the Digestive Disease National Coalition. I’m joining a group of physicians and patients from G-PACT to educate those on Capitol Hill about the needs and concerns of the millions of Americans with gastroparesis. Related Posts:March Newsletter: Sleep &…
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Gastroparesis-Friendly Brownie for One
As a Health Counselor, I probably shouldn’t be advocating brownies. But all of us need a chocolately treat sometimes and when you have gastroparesis a safe option can be hard to come by. Plus, it’s always healthier to make your own “junk food” than to buy a packaged product. So on that note, here’s my…
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One Minute Meditation
Ask almost anyone with digestive issues and they’ll tell you that stress exacerbates their symptoms. That’s because… Stress effects the nerves of the digestive system and can upset the intricate balance of digestion. In some people stress slows the process of digestion, causing bloating, pain and constipation while others may need to frequently empty their…
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