Oatmeal...OW!

[cinward2001 141]

oatmeal is on my list of approved foods (3 weeks post-op) and the weight control stuff is even recommended (because of the extra Protein vs regular oatmeal). So I decided to try some. Took about 3 bites and that was it. Anyone ever had a "stitch" in the side from running? You know, what feels like a mild cramp under your ribs? Nothing big or worrisome, but enough that I knew I didn't want any more oatmeal! LOL

And since having that oatmeal around noon, I haven't been the least bit hungry. I know I need to eat (or at least drink) more, but gosh...that couple of bites of oatmeal told me who was boss real quick!

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

Heh.. I remember doing the same thing. Now I can eat 1/4 cup without any trouble.. And w/ berries! Be patient and you'll get there

[krystalt313 13]

I eat oatmeal in the morning for Breakfast when im working. I eat brown sugar oatmeal. For some reason it taste different now. Maybe because I don't add extra sugar to make it taste better

[inarakatra 51]

Hopefully you can have it soon.

[Sweetcarol238 181]

Oatmeal is on my list of approved foods (3 weeks post-op) and the weight control stuff is even recommended (because of the extra Protein vs regular oatmeal). So I decided to try some. Took about 3 bites and that was it. Anyone ever had a "stitch" in the side from running? You know' date=' what feels like a mild cramp under your ribs? Nothing big or worrisome, but enough that I knew I didn't want any more oatmeal! LOL

And since having that oatmeal around noon, I haven't been the least bit hungry. I know I need to eat (or at least drink) more, but gosh...that couple of bites of oatmeal told me who was boss real quick! [/quote']

I am almost 8 months out and starting maintenance next week. Oatmeal is the one thing I am dying to have...I hope I can handle it.

[FindingElise 62]

I know this post almost a couple of weeks old already, but I had a really bad experience with oatmeal this morning. It's on my soft foods list, and my dietician suggested it probably wouldn't cause a problem if I made it kind of soupy, with lots of milk. At first I thought it settled just fine in my stomach, but about 20 minutes after breakfast I got very nauseous, and soon came the stomach cramps and dry heaves. I had to spend an hour in bed to feel normal again.

[Molly3 495]

I know this post almost a couple of weeks old already, but I had a really bad experience with oatmeal this morning. It's on my soft foods list, and my dietician suggested it probably wouldn't cause a problem if I made it kind of soupy, with lots of milk. At first I thought it settled just fine in my stomach, but about 20 minutes after breakfast I got very nauseous, and soon came the stomach cramps and dry heaves. I had to spend an hour in bed to feel normal again.

Do you think maybe it was the milk? I'm having some issues with dairy!

[Caaattt 37]

What kind of oatmeal do you suggest ??