Are you familiar with the ways in which gastroparesis is diagnosed? The "gold standard" is the gastric emptying study, also known as GES. By eating food that contains a small amount of radiation, images can be taken to trace movement and the amount of time in which food takes to travel through the stomach. The trouble with this test is how much it varies from place to place. Some last 2 hours and others 4. Different foods may be served, fasting times may vary with 12 hrs being typical, some are requested to stop medications for 24-48 hrs and others not. I was introduced to this this study in 2008, first a 2 hr test with oatmeal and an egg, second was a 4 hr test using a whole egg with white (wheat) toast. Both showed a majority of the food remained in my stomach.
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Sunday, April 21, 2013
Testing Testing 1,2,3 - Take 1
Diagnosing
Are you familiar with the ways in which gastroparesis is diagnosed? The "gold standard" is the gastric emptying study, also known as GES. By eating food that contains a small amount of radiation, images can be taken to trace movement and the amount of time in which food takes to travel through the stomach. The trouble with this test is how much it varies from place to place. Some last 2 hours and others 4. Different foods may be served, fasting times may vary with 12 hrs being typical, some are requested to stop medications for 24-48 hrs and others not. I was introduced to this this study in 2008, first a 2 hr test with oatmeal and an egg, second was a 4 hr test using a whole egg with white (wheat) toast. Both showed a majority of the food remained in my stomach.
Are you familiar with the ways in which gastroparesis is diagnosed? The "gold standard" is the gastric emptying study, also known as GES. By eating food that contains a small amount of radiation, images can be taken to trace movement and the amount of time in which food takes to travel through the stomach. The trouble with this test is how much it varies from place to place. Some last 2 hours and others 4. Different foods may be served, fasting times may vary with 12 hrs being typical, some are requested to stop medications for 24-48 hrs and others not. I was introduced to this this study in 2008, first a 2 hr test with oatmeal and an egg, second was a 4 hr test using a whole egg with white (wheat) toast. Both showed a majority of the food remained in my stomach. 
Thursday, July 19, 2012
A Trip to the East Coast: Exploring Options for GP/SIBO
I have to admit, I've debated whether or not to share this post, afraid I would come across as weak or failing to manage my own gastroparesis. When looking back to the beginning of this blog and the journey I have taken, I'm realizing how much I used to write about my own personal day to day life with GP and the emotions that came with it. My recent studies and work as a health coach has ignited a passion in me to focus on helping others by providing research, ideas, recipes and a positive outlook.
I've received a number of emails from readers who share with me how much this site has helped them, and clients who are finally feeling some relief and eating more nourishing foods for the first time. The last thing I want to do is write about my own struggles. However, I'm here not only as a coach but as a patient as well. Now I want to give you a little update about my recent setbacks and future plans.
I've received a number of emails from readers who share with me how much this site has helped them, and clients who are finally feeling some relief and eating more nourishing foods for the first time. The last thing I want to do is write about my own struggles. However, I'm here not only as a coach but as a patient as well. Now I want to give you a little update about my recent setbacks and future plans.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Friday, July 1, 2011
About Me Part I: Diagnostic Journey
I was diagnosed with gastroparesis in 2008. I've suffered with digestive issues on and off from the age of 19, shortly after undergoing laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis and ovarian cysts. At the age of 28, after years of pain and discomfort, a gastric emptying test confirmed mild GP.
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