Cereal

[Afro_Cyster 74]

So I'm in the pureed/blended stage and I'm aware that I can eat hot cereals. But, can I eat cold cereals? I'd like to soak regular Cereal in milk until it becomes mushy. I was afraid that it was a bit too much like eating soaked bread. I don't want it to expand in my stomach, but as you know regular Cereal is already expanded when it's soaked in milk.

Maybe I'm over-thinking this a bit too much, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. Any suggestions?

[Lissa 2,631]

I didn't try hot or cold cereals until recently. I thought mine, kashi go lean crunch, was like eating rocks, honestly!

I can't think of any real benefit to doing cereal right now. Maybe I'm just not thinking of something, though.

Cereal is a lot of carbs, too. That might lead to carb cravings this early. If you do it, let us know...and please go slow in it. Just in case sleeve doesn't like it.

Good luck!!

Lissa

[UXgrrl 29]

My NUT told me last week that I could be eating the steel-cut oatmeal that I used to eat before surgery. (This was right after laying into me about how I shouldn't have advanced my diet so fast... hello, don't these professionals talk to each other???)

I actually really like my oatmeal but I don't like the idea of so many carbs. She told me to eat more white potatoes too. I just looked at her and said, "oh really?" And she went on about how much Fiber and potassium there is in potatoes.

"Yeah, in the peel, which according to you I can't eat right now anyway..." That shut her up, and she got that look like she just sucked on a lemon.

I got out of there as fast as I could. She was about 80 years old, and probably still had the original USDA food pyramid (the one based on carbs) stuck on her wall.

Sorry, the only time in my life that I felt like I was eating right for my body was when I was doing Atkins. High carbs gives me GI trouble and makes me want to sleep. I'll pass, thanks.

[Afro_Cyster 74]

She told me to eat more white potatoes too. I just looked at her and said, "oh really?" And she went on about how much Fiber and potassium there is in potatoes.

"Yeah, in the peel, which according to you I can't eat right now anyway..." That shut her up, and she got that look like she just sucked on a lemon.

I got out of there as fast as I could. She was about 80 years old, and probably still had the original USDA food pyramid (the one based on carbs) stuck on her wall.

Tooooooooooooo funny

[BrownDoesAll 409]

I have not found a ceral low in carbs. Its critical to keep the carbs down. I tried to eat oatmeal and put unflavored Protein on after it was made.. at least that added more Protein to the meal. But I've given up on the ceral.

Try to break that old habit and switch to more high protein, lower in carb choices for Breakfast. See Eggface.com she's loaded with great Breakfast mini muffins I find delious. Easy to make ahead of time and heat up as needed. I also like the greek yogarts for breakfast, higher in Proteins and lower in carbs then some other yogarts.

Stay strong!!

[bjstrans4mation 21]

I've had oatmeal and grits but I haven't had cold cereal yet. I'm looking forward to having me a bowl of Rice Crispy's. I believe in anything in moderation. A bowl every now and then shouldn't hurt. We just have to remember to remain in control. Blessings2u--BJ

[DownInSocal 12]

At 2.5 years out I learned my lesson early with cold cereal. It is a slider food because when you eat it, it makes a "slurry" in your stomach that just goes right through. It is also a high carb food. Careful.

[JulieCab 3]

You know, here's another interesting anomoly. I was told I couldn't have oatmeal or cream of wheat or any of it, and no cereal, bread or Pasta until I'd lost 75% of my weight. But on here I think I've heard most people say they are allowed to eat it in moderation. Maybe its for the reasons of stopping carb cravings. my NUT told me that oatmeal or cream of wheat could get stuck....if its thinned out, I'm not seeing it. (and um, I've had both of them, thinned out nicely) Oops :aureola: :blush5:

[RickM 1,752]

You know, here's another interesting anomoly. I was told I couldn't have oatmeal or cream of wheat or any of it, and no cereal, bread or Pasta until I'd lost 75% of my weight. But on here I think I've heard most people say they are allowed to eat it in moderation. Maybe its for the reasons of stopping carb cravings. my NUT told me that oatmeal or cream of wheat could get stuck....if its thinned out, I'm not seeing it. (and um, I've had both of them, thinned out nicely) Oops :smile1: :aureola: :blush5:

The NUT sounds like she's quoting RNY advice - oatmeal and cream of wheat were on my doc's first month liquid/mush/soft Protein phase, and he's been doing sleeves for around 20 years, so he knows a thing or two about what a sleeved stomach can take - those RNY pouches are a lot more delicate. That said, people tolerate things at different times, so watering them down some may help those who can't take them straight up.

The rest of those things - the breads, pastas and cereals are mostly a caloric/carb concern - get the Protein in first, then veg and fruit before getting into the starchy things too far. The potatoes do have a useful amount of potassium in them, even the flesh, and are one of denser sources out there - about twice the potassium per calorie than avocados, which are one of the popular low carb sources. I have long had some in occasional meals - an ounce or two maybe - but I usually had little problem with protein intake, so tradeoffs were possible (other fruits and veg were also on the menu at different times to maintain some semblance of balance.) Of course, if the potatoes or breads are a trigger then they should probably be avoided until that issue can be resolved (if it ever can!)

About the best nonprescription potassium source I've found is low sodium V8 juice, at around 1100mg per 11ish ounce can and 70 calories. I didn't get into using bread (whole grain, of course...) much until I was into that 75% down range, not from any particular post-op plan but rather as a needed complex carb source for fueling workout endurance.

[JulieCab 3]

The NUT sounds like she's quoting RNY advice - oatmeal and cream of wheat were on my doc's first month liquid/mush/soft Protein phase, and he's been doing sleeves for around 20 years,

About the best nonprescription potassium source I've found is low sodium V8 juice, at around 1100mg per 11ish ounce can and 70 calories. I didn't get into using bread (whole grain, of course...) much until I was into that 75% down range, not from any particular post-op plan but rather as a needed complex carb source for fueling workout endurance.

Agreed on the low sodium v8. love it. am generally having one 5.5 oz can every other day or so as some of my liquids.

Yeah, I think a lot of the advice i've been given, despite being called a sleeve diet, is basically adapted from their RNY diet guidelines.