Archive for September, 2010
Update: Gastric Pacemaker
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a personal update and I have quite a bit to share. I’ve been getting a number of messages lately inquiring about my progress with the gastric neurostimulator (a.k.a. gastric pacemaker), so I’m going to start there. I’ll cover everything else that’s been going on, including my 3-week stay…
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GP-Friendly Flavors of Fall
Tomorrow is the first official day of fall, which is hands-down my favorite time of the year. In addition to football games, cozy sweaters and cooler temperatures, I really love the seasonal “flavors,” namely pumpkin, maple and cinnamon. Thankfully, I have a number of gastroparesis-friendly, fall-inspired recipes to get me through. Here are a few…
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Hanging On & Letting Go
Yesterday I was sorting through a stack of old mail when I came across a pamphlet entitled “Hanging on to Hope Through a Serious Illness.” I picked it up at the Mayo Clinic last month, but hadn’t had a chance to read it. I silently scolded myself for letting things (the mail, the laundry, my reading list)…
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Nutrition Q&A
Earlier this summer, I did a nutrition Q&A for G-PACT’s quarterly newsletter. I’ve pasted the interview below, but be sure to check out the full newsletter for some other great info and an inspiring Letter from the Editor (all-around fantastic woman, Erika Mott). P.S. Still have questions about diet, nutrition and eating for gastroparesis? I’ll…
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Gastroparesis A”Wear”Ness
Each week, I get emails and Facebook messages from gastroparesis patients who had been struggling in silence, thinking they were the only ones dealing with this difficult disease. Unfortunately, of the 5 million Americans living with GP, only a fraction know that there’s support and information available to them beyond what they receive in the…
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A GP-Friendly Labor Day Weekend
It’s Labor Day weekend. You know what that means: picnics and barbecues. While social events that revolve around food are often uncomfortable, even awkward, for those of us with gastroparesis, the right mindset and a little preparation can go a long way. Here are some suggestions if you’re heading out to a holiday gathering this…
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Gastroparesis on the Today Show
Gastroparesis awareness got a boost today thanks to 14-year-old Gentrie Hansen. Gentrie first made news earlier this year as she prepared for the gastric neurostimulator surgery after nearly 7 months of not being able to eat or drink anything. This morning she appeared on the Today Show and talked with Ann Curry about her struggle…
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