Well - there are cases where people are able to eat a more normal diet - some go thru phases of several months on, then off. etc.... I think realistically with the progression my PN has made I doubt it will ever be regular food again - but I'd like to be able to consume more "flavors" then just sweet (the supplement) and salty (broth) - so we'll see..... I'm actually seeing a nutrionalist today who has worked with gastropareisis patients in the past and supposedly has some ideas..... (its normal for people to get teporary GP after surgery until their intestines start workin again, but long term is a whole other animal and not many know how to deal with) - we'll see!