u/A_Wild_Nudibranch

Inpatient for severe idiopathic gastroparesis, day 12. Prior to this, all liquid clears. I did sneak a quick taste of the tube feed, and it tastes like unsweetened Carnation instant breakfast.

Having to take it suuuuuper slow, I've lost 65lbs since February and developed an arrhythmia, so they're on the huge lookout for refeeding syndrome.

Getting discharged today (I miss my dog so much- pictured (it's dog safe dye!))

Day 10 inpatient. Grade 3 Gastroparesis. Last dinner before GJ Tube placement, literally the exact same meal I've had for breakfast lunch and dinner each day.

Chicken broth tastes like McCormick curry powder with water and no salt (2/10)

Unsweetened caffeine free iced tea (2/10)

Orange Smart Gel (vegan) (5/10)

Apple juice (6/10)

Ensure clear, apple flavor (whey protein isolate based, 8g protein, 56g carbs, 0g fat) (4/10)

In the grey pitcher, a friend smuggled me a Coke Zero (I'm not specifically NOT allowed soda- it IS clear-ish, it just feels sneaky)

I miss protein and fat so much, I'd commit a felony for some mashed potatoes!