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Best. Appointment. Ever. Jan 30, 2015 12:37:06 GMT -5 via mobile spankswife, MrsAggie, and 6 more like this

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Post by katespade on Jan 30, 2015 12:37:06 GMT -5

Long story short: I got a GI diagnosis today. It's not just IBS. I have gastroparesis.

Long story not so short: My previous GI specialist had me do a four hour stomach emptying study last summer. Normally these are done by eating a meal that includes eggs, but I'm allergic to eggs and she assured me that I could eat oatmeal instead. After the test, she called me and said that it was inconclusive because they couldn't trust any results if you didn't eat the egg meal. I was really upset and ever went back to see her.

Fast forward to today. My new GI was finally able to get all of my records from the old one (they didn't include the emptying study in the records they sent before my last appointment) and was able to review it. IT WASN'T INCONCLUSIVE. IT WAS CLEARLY IRREGULAR, EGGS OR NO EGGS.

I'VE WAITED 12+ YEARS FOR THIS MOMENT.

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pooh8402 Elder Posts: 22,996 Likes: 21,415	Best. Appointment. Ever. Jan 30, 2015 12:53:48 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App katespade likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pooh8402 on Jan 30, 2015 12:53:48 GMT -5 I'm so glad you have an answer! Hope you feel so much better soon!
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HoneySpider Moderator Water Cooler Mod Posts: 16,709 Likes: 21,158	Best. Appointment. Ever. Jan 30, 2015 12:54:33 GMT -5 katespade likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HoneySpider on Jan 30, 2015 12:54:33 GMT -5 Wow I'm sorry it's taken so long to get this diagnosis but I am so glad you have finally figured out what is going on! So what do they do to treat it?
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Deleted Posts: 0	Best. Appointment. Ever. Jan 30, 2015 12:55:26 GMT -5 katespade likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2015 12:55:26 GMT -5 I too am glad you have an answer. I hope this means that you will soon be feeling much better!
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awick14 Elder Posts: 18,025 Likes: 15,242	Best. Appointment. Ever. Jan 30, 2015 13:05:25 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App katespade likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by awick14 on Jan 30, 2015 13:05:25 GMT -5 Yay! I'm so happy you have an answer. Does that mean you can make a treatment plan moving forward?
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estrellita Elder Posts: 14,196 Likes: 13,233	Best. Appointment. Ever. Jan 30, 2015 13:36:56 GMT -5 via Tapatalk katespade likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by estrellita on Jan 30, 2015 13:36:56 GMT -5 Wow, I'm so glad you have an answer after all this time! I hope the treatment isn't too much and that it works fast!
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MrsMB Senior Member Posts: 9,004 Likes: 11,812	Best. Appointment. Ever. Jan 30, 2015 13:40:57 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App katespade likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MrsMB on Jan 30, 2015 13:40:57 GMT -5 Sooo glad you got Answers! Sent from so-called "smart" phone. Please forgive any errors!
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travelbug Full Member Posts: 3,414 Likes: 3,930	Best. Appointment. Ever. Jan 30, 2015 15:59:37 GMT -5 via mobile katespade likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by travelbug on Jan 30, 2015 15:59:37 GMT -5 So glad you got answers!
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krystee Elder Enter your message here... Posts: 15,889 Likes: 26,311	Best. Appointment. Ever. Jan 30, 2015 16:04:21 GMT -5 katespade likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krystee on Jan 30, 2015 16:04:21 GMT -5 I'm glad you found a good doctor and have a clear path forward! I hope you feel some relief very soon.
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Best. Appointment. Ever. Jan 30, 2015 17:53:31 GMT -5 via mobile spankswife and awick14 like this

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Post by katespade on Jan 30, 2015 17:53:31 GMT -5

Sorry about the post and run! Work has been crazy today so I haven't had any down time to check back in.

There's no cure because it's a chronic condition, but there are ways to treat the symptoms. Basically, my stomach isn't able to properly process food and keep it moving through my system like it's supposed to.

She's referring me to a nutritionist because I'm going to have to make some pretty drastic diet changes, and then we're going to work on adding supplements/medications for additional relief once I'm on a gastroparesis friendly diet.

I came straight to work from my appointment, and I can't wait to go home and research the heck out of diet tips so that I can start menu planning.

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Deleted Posts: 0	Best. Appointment. Ever. Jan 30, 2015 19:21:00 GMT -5 katespade likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2015 19:21:00 GMT -5 So glad you got answers!
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wanderingenough Senior Member Posts: 5,318 Likes: 6,964	Best. Appointment. Ever. Jan 30, 2015 19:39:35 GMT -5 katespade likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wanderingenough on Jan 30, 2015 19:39:35 GMT -5 That is so amazing. Hopefully with some changes you can see some incredible relief!
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mac08 Full Member Posts: 1,632 Likes: 1,929	Best. Appointment. Ever. Jan 30, 2015 20:14:42 GMT -5 katespade likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mac08 on Jan 30, 2015 20:14:42 GMT -5 I am glad you got some answers, that must be a huge relief!
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melsamoony Full Member Posts: 4,131 Likes: 3,589	Best. Appointment. Ever. Jan 31, 2015 10:49:10 GMT -5 via mobile katespade likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by melsamoony on Jan 31, 2015 10:49:10 GMT -5 I am glad you have answers and I hope you get relief soon.
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Post by katespade on Jan 30, 2015 12:37:06 GMT -5

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