Gastroparesis- Awareness

"Gastroparesis is a chronic (long-lasting) condition in which your stomach cannot empty itself of food in the normal way. 

If you have extremely severe gastroparesis that is not improved with dietary changes and medication, you may benefit from a feeding tube.

Many different types of feeding tube are available – some only temporary, and others permanent.

A temporary feeding tube called a nasojejunal tube may be offered to you first, which is inserted through your nose to pass nutrients directly into your small intestine.

A feeding tube can also be inserted into your bowel surgically, via an incision made in your tummy. This is known as a jejunostomy. Liquid food containing nutrients can be poured into the tube, which goes straight to your bowel to be absorbed, bypassing your stomach."  - http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gastroparesis

This is the reality for me, Gastroparesis also affects people at different severities though, and symptoms can be:

• feeling sick and vomiting
• feeling full very quickly when eating
• weight loss
• bloating of the tummy
• fluctuations in blood glucose levels 
• heartburn
• loss of appetite

This can be controlled through changes of diet and lifestyle for a lot of people. Unfortunately some people it is not so easy!