u/LittleMissDawe

Hey all,

31F, 5ft3, 35kg and been stuck here for 3 years. Have gastroparesis and functional dyspepsia so eating and gaining weight is super hard and I'm on liquids and pureed foods only. Haven't exercised literally in 4 years except walking, though I used to weight train and weighed 64kg before I got sick.

One thing I havent tried is making my own smoothies and shakes, so any high calorie recipes for smoothie/shake ideas you have please feel free to drop them below! And any any weight gain tips you've found helpful particularly if you have no appetite.

Thank you!

So after failing the solid study a few days ago by not being able to complete the meal the nurse told me I should be referred for a liquid GES instead. Problem is I can't drink much liquid at once either! Rules will be the same, finish the whole thing or the test doesnt go ahead. Then its 40 mins lying flat in a scanner.

Has anyone here, particularly UK based, done the liquid study? How was it? Any advice? Can I bring like a liquid iv sachet to flavour the water and make it easier to go down?

Looking for anyone who has experience of palliative care in Glasgow. With my health issues I am at the stage of asking again for a referral to palliative care, and my doctor is happy to do this. I did ask a few months ago and he sent over a quick email, but they said they wouldn't take me. However things have worsened, I am severely unwell and have no quality of life. Constantly in and out of hospital, treatment refractory and developing new issues as the days go on. According to Google I am a candidate, so I will be asking for a reconsideration.

However Google doesnt give much info on what palliative care is actually like in the city. What it involves, what they can do for symptom management and life-limiting illness care. Inpatient, outpatient etc. Different facilities...

So if anyone has experience of this I'd really appreciate some insight. I know its a hard subject, but I wasn't sure where else to ask.

Thanks 🙏🏻