Well I did have that gastric emptying test. At 4 hours 10% left is a healthy percentage - emptying effectively. At hour 4 my -% was 62%. I have significant gastroparesis - paralyzed stomach muscles which would explain the bloating, nausea, vomiting, pain etc. for years now. The next test will be of the small bowels to find out whether there is a mechanical reason for this such as a blockage. I may take medicine and move to a small particle diet (soups, smoothies and applesauce) - I hope. It’s too bad they start talking feeding tubes. No sir, I think not.

There has been a lot of rain here but when it’s sunny out I work on my butterfly garden or go float. When it’s raining, I sit back and read my favorite author James Patterson.

I hope everyone has a peaceful week.