Cream of Wheat nightmare! Help!

[Susanfnp13 61]

I'm 6 days post op and I decided to eat about an ounce of plain cream of wheat made with milk. It hit my sleeve

Like a ton of bricks. I walked the length of my deck 100 times which helps, but is still very much trying to get thru my sleeve. Help! What should I do? I am miserable!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Sorry this happened to you. My nutritionist calls it stacking and it is uncomfortable. Walking is good . If you have tums or omeprazole it may help. Sadly the only thing that really helps is time. It may be a few hours of discomfort. You may need to wait a while longer before eating cream or wheat or eat even slower.

[Luvin_Life125 558]

Sorry this happened to you and I really hope you feel better soon!

[Susanfnp13 61]

Thanks. I have taken 2 gas x strips, have a heating pad on my belly and standing up swaying back and forth. The entire abdomen is bloated, instead of just the upper abd. I guess it just slowly making it down.

[ProjectMe 909]

And strangely enough...my craving for cream of wheat just disappeared!!!

[roundisashape 712]

Ugh - glad it's starting to pass down. Feel better soon!

[Miss Mac 6,262]

If I eat something that Miss Tummy objects to, she will keep me miserable for at least four hours. She definitely is the boss of me. No amount of Water helps - it just takes time to work through.

[MyssJones 84]

@@Susanfnp13 Sorry for your misery. I'm also 6 days post op and anything I eat besides popsicles, luigis, tea, and crystal lite makes me feel ill. I'm not allowed to have cream of wheat for another 8 days.

Maybe it was just to soon for you. Also, make sure you are making it very, very, very soupy. It can't be thick like normal.

Feel better soon.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Just want to say that because cream of wheat (or any "new" food that doesn't sit well the first time you try it post-op) bit you today, in a month or two it might cause you no problems at all.

[kimpossible67 608]

Two schools of thought. #1. Question, Does it contain sugar? #2. question, have you seen the video demonstration of taking a tiny sip of Water while eating or immediately following?

[GenaW828 117]

I'm 3 weeks out and just was able to eat cream of wheat and it hits me hard.. 3 baby spoons and I'm full for hours...i try not to eat it often but I also put unflavored Protein powder...i can't handle the protien shakes anymore...premade or powder

[peki31 37]

My nurse said to always have Papaya Enzyme on hand. It works quick when you feel like something is "stuck". I have it at home but haven't had to use it yet.

[MyssJones 84]

@@GenaW828 I gave up Protein shakes after the pre op diet. I just can't stomach them anymore. I'm a fresh fruits and veggies type of girl and the Protein Shakes taste so artificial they make me nauseous.

I just bought some grits, oatmeal, and cream of wheat to prepare for Step 3 of the post op diet. They are all instant so I'm hoping they won't hit me so hard, but I'll make them very soupy just in case.

[Susanfnp13 61]

Thanks guys. We'll it took most of the night to get the cream of wheat down and I didn't feel great the next day. I'm back on Clear Liquids. I never want that to happen again! I need to remember that night during Christmas festivities. It is much better to feel good and not eat than to eat something that may make me miserable. Thanks for all the support!

[blondebomb 580]

I was 3 months out when I tried it..I no I was told if that happens where I feel food is stuck to sit in bath for about 15 to 20 min..heating pad is good an time. Im sorry that happened. it'll get better! hang in there..