My Nausea Science Experiment -Personal Story

Check out my NEW blog on MelissaGPfight.com. 

It's about how I am going to adjust my sleep pattern to see if I can reduce nausea.  Medications don't work.  So, why not?!

http://melissagpfight.com/2013/10/03/my-nausea-science-experiment-personal-story/

Wishing you all a great day!!

Give A Way Contest G-Tube pads

I have partnered with Patchwork Peddler to create a wonderful give a way of a four pack of g-tube pads, they make.

Contest Ends September 14, 2013, Saturday @ 8:00pm (Pacific)

Click The Following Link For Details On How To Enter:

http://melissagpfight.com/2013/09/08/give-a-way-deal-for-tubies/

Good Luck!!

A Note To My Readers

Note To My Readers

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The rest of this July 27, 2013 week I will be finishing up packing and the following week (exact move date unknown) my family will be moving out of state.  The final destination will take us 2 days to reach, so I will not be on-line.   Once we arrive to our destination, it is unknown when I will have internet service. 

At this time my husband will be driving the rental truck with a car in tow and I will drive our other personal vehicle (with or without pulling another vehicle).   My main concern is trying to stay hydrated in the hot summer weather and my nutrition levels up.  Once we get to the destination, we have limited time to unload and return the equipment.  I can only pray my body holds out!

But I will certainly fill you in on my adventures and pass along any tips with trying to move while you have GP.  Where we are now is on the 3rd floor of an apartment building.  Moving to this location from our house we sold, was no easy task.  I hope I have learned a little from that experience to make the move out better.

Cheers to a new chapter of my life and a great experience for me to blog about later!

3,000 Views ... Thank you!

In less than 3 full months there have been over 3,000 viewers reaching 30 countries. I want to tell you all THANK YOU for your continued support.

I have received many messages from you and am happy to hear that you like what you read and have walked away with some tips.

It's so nice to see that some of you share the blog to help others as well. Without your continued support, this blog would not be where it is today.

Wishing you all a wonderful day!

Bloating and Distention Non-Prescription Remedies

What Is Bloating?

When your stomach (and/or intestines) becomes filled with gas and is not expelled, you will experience distention.  What is "Distention"?  Per MedicineNet.Com it means "The state of being distended, enlarged, swollen from internal pressure".   For me, I can easily expand 4 pant sizes due to bloating after something I ate or drank that my gastroparesis tummy did not like.

What Causes Bloating/Distention?

• Swallowing Air


• Constipation


• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)


• Crohn’s Disease


• Food Allergy (such as milk or gluten products)


• Bacteria over growth (stomach or intestines)


• Acid Reflux (GERD)


• Medications: some diabetic medications, narcotics and diarrhea medications.


• Aspirin


• Supplements: Multivitamins, calcium supplements and iron pills.


• Hormone changes


• Being bed ridden


• Carbohydrates (that do not properly digest)

What Foods/Drinks Should I Avoid?

• Fructose


• Carbonated beverages - to minimize the air going into your stomach


• Excess Salty Foods


• Chocolate


• Sugarless drinks/food (Sorbitol)


• Cucumbers


• Peas


• Beans and Lentils


• Radish


• Broccoli


• Cauliflower


• Cabbage


• Brussels sprouts


• Onion


• Garlic


• 
  
  Raisins


• 
  
  Wheat Bread

Non-Prescription Remedies:

• Chamomile and Peppermint Tea


• Cinnamon infused water (boiled and cooled) add Honey and drink


• Lemon Juice after a meal (do not try this if you have GERD)


• Turmeric - breaks down proteins


• Fennel Seed or Tea


• Clove or Eucalyptus Oil (Tea)


• Cardamom and Ginger - work by stabilizing stomach acids


• Carom Seeds - fights stomach bacteria


• Chew Basil or Mint leaf after a meal


• Take a walk


• Take a bath with: lavender, rosemary, thyme and tree oil


• Yoga


• Charcoal pills


• Heat pad on your stomach

My bloating experience:

GP Community Recommends The Following:

I have not tried any of these products and do not receive any personal gain from placing them on my blog.   They are simply listed as suggestions for YOU to look into to help your bloating and distention issues.  As always, read the manufacture label for any allergies you may have and seek doctor or pharmacist consultation to verify any product will effect your current medications.

• Papaya Enzymens - I recommend you read an article on LiveStrong.Com, "Papaya Enzyme Dosage" (Jul 5, 2011 | By Karyn Maier) for more information.  Click HERE.   They advise that papaya can lead to miscarriages as well as effecting blood sugar levels.   Also "How to Use Papaya Enzymes for Gas" (Feb 12, 2011 | By Maura Banar) Click HERE.  This suggests to contact your doctor first, since Papaya Enzymes can interfere with some medications and lists a few possible side effects.


• Iberogast -- mix of 9 herbs.  Click HERE for more information by Wikipedia (search 'Iberogast).   Following is a link to Iberogast's web-site:  http://www.iberogast.ca/about-iberogast/


• Physiologics Zygest - "contains multiple enzymes designed to serve as biological catalysts for the breakdown of macronutrients" per the Physiologics web-site.   Click HERE for more information.

Links:

• "Bloat" search term in: Dictionary.Com.  Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bloating


• University of Maryland Medical Center (updated May 2013), "Abdominal Bloating" found at: http://umm.edu/health/medical/ency/articles/abdominal-bloating


• WebMd.Com, "Medicines or Vitamins That Can Cause Gas, Bloating, or Burping" (7-12-2011 last edited), found at: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/medicines-or-vitamins-that-can-cause-gas-bloating-or-burping


• Grandmashomeremedies.com, "Home Remedies for Bloating" found at: http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/bloating.html


• Home-remedies-for-you.com, "Gas and Bloating Remedies" found at: http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/health-tips/gas-bloating-remedies.html


• Livestrong.com, "Home Remedies for Bloating" (Mar 23, 2010 | By Heather Topham Wood) found at: http://www.livestrong.com/article/92322-home-remedies-bloating/


• Askhomeremedies.com, "Home Remedies For Bloating, Natural Remedies" found at: http://www.askhomeremedies.com/remedy/home-remedies-for-bloating.htm


• The last link I had on here (a Natural Home Remedies type of site) had to be removed according to Wordpress, as it was a high spam web-site.   Just wanted to warn you all!

Link to: "GES 4 hr Test Results Are In (Personal Story)"

Here is a LINK to my new blog post, "GES 4hr Test Results Are In (Personal Story)".

Since I have links in that blog, it is best that you go directly to the Wordpress blog that I posted it in, but clicking the link above.

Thank you!

Muffin Tins For Leftovers?

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Muffin Tins For Leftovers?

Posted July 21, 2013 by melissagpfight 

Today was a rare day in the way that I was cooking just for me.   Tacos sounded good and I had 1/2 pound of frozen hamburger along with a little cheese and a potato.   “Potato”, you ask?   Yes!  I am a little odd and like a small amount of taco meat on a potato.   I know my stomach does well with potatoes, so YES, a potato and taco meat.

As I am cooking the meat, I know I am only going to eat about 1/3 of a cup.   The next day my tummy will not accept the taco meat, so it sits in the fridge for many days and seems to end up in the trash.

How can I prevent all that money going into the landfill?   I bright bulb came on in my head and the image of a muffin tin glistened.  This is perfect!  I can portion it out based on what I can tolerate.

Cook up the meat as normal, let the leftovers cool, divide it into muffin tins and set it in the freezer.   I keep mine in the freezer for a good 24 hours (to ensure it is solid) and put the taco meat pucks into a freezer bag or storage container.   Next time I want tacos, I simply grab one, heat it and enjoy!




This can be done for all sorts of things in mini, large or regular size muffin tins:

• Shredded chicken
• Shredded pork
• Ground turkey
• Diced up ham
• Sloppy Joes
• Macaroni and Cheese
• Casseroles
• Mashed potatoes
• Soups
• Anything pureed

The key to doing this is to make sure that the container you put the frozen product into, is of good quality so air does not get into it and therefore, it will last longer in the freezer.

If you are going to do this on a frequent basis, I suggest you spend the money to get the silicone muffin tins.   The food comes out of them so much easier!

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