The Gastroparesis Diaries: It’s Back.
It’s back. Gastroparesis is back. I’ve been busying myself with lots of chores and plans to try to ignore it all…but there’s no denying it anymore. It’s time to face this thing head on…again. And what better way than to share my journey in hopes it might help someone out there struggling with some type […]
The Gastroparesis Diaries: It’s Getting Worse | Seeking Help
Well, things with gastroparesis (as we are currently naming it) have gotten bad pretty quickly. My 18-month-old eats more than I do. Since my last update, I have lost more weight, can’t have a bowel movement at all, and am on 75% liquid diet. It’s like my digestive system has just…stopped. Can I just take […]
Gastroparesis Diaries: Seeing a GI Specialist
In my last update, I shared that I was awaiting an appointment with a GI specialist. In the days leading up to that appointment, I prayed hard for a doctor who would really see me and hear me out. My prayer was answered! With the way the medical system is these days, it feels like […]
The Gastroparesis Diaries: Dark Before the Dawn
Coming out of sleep, I felt all emotions suddenly break past my wall of control and come to the surface. I couldn’t hold them back any longer. “I just want to be able to have kids again” I heard myself sob. I could feel tears begin to stream down my face. As I passed through […]
How to Feel Happier in Life
Whether you just feel stuck in an uninspiring rut, or you are struggling with depression, this article will give you 10 simple, practical ways to feel happier and more satisfied in life. Isn’t it kind of crazy that people ask Google “how to be happy”? It’s sad, actually, that so many people aren’t happy in […]
High Calorie Smoothie – Meal Replacement Shake for Weight Gain
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Easy to digest and low volume, this healthy high-calorie weight gain smoothie packs in 700 calories and 40 grams of protein. I make mine dairy free (because that’s what I need), but you can easily incorporate dairy into the smoothie if that’s what you prefer. […]