Cereal?

[Aries 95]

Hi everyone!

I'm wondering how long you waited post surgery to eat Cereal. Also, what kind of Cereal did you buy?

I'm about 7 weeks post op and I've been feeling great (already lost 50 pounds). I'm sure I would feel fine eating cereal, but since we can't eat and drink at the same time, that kinda defeats the purpose of cereal also, most of the cereals I've seen have ridiculous amounts of sugar (20, 30g in a cup). I found a Special K cereal as well as Fiber one that has about 10g in 3/4 of a cup. I'm thinking this might still be a lot. Any ideas? How much sugar do you consume in a day?

Thanks in advance for all of your replies!

[No game 14,437]

I don't really eat cereal... And the eating and drinking thing always confused me with soup!

I do know of one very successful sleever here that eats a bowl of Fiber one (the original one not all the new flavors) every morning. He swears by it and it helps with keeping him regular which is a problem for a lot of us

[lilbearzmom 584]

I have eaten Fiber One cereals- the 'original' one is NOT good. I have tried, and it's just...not good. Can't do it. There is one that is chocolate that is palatable. I also have eaten the Special K Protein cereal, which is very good and recommended by my NUT. Right now I have been eating some "regular" cereal- an off-brand Honey bunches of oats-type cereal (1/2 cup w/ 1/2 cup milk & 1/2 banana) because I bought it when I had company in town and I don't want to waste it. I don't eat cereal every day, I alternate with eggs...good luck! Cereal has been fine for my weight loss. Everything in moderation!!!!

[nanaspez 58]

I eat Special K Protein daily only 7g of sugar. I put 1/2 scoop of unflavored protein in my milk also. The cereal is 10 grams of protein, 1/2 scoop of protein is another 10 grams and then the protein in your milk. I am able to mix 3/4 cup cereal with 1 cup milk and am able to eat it Keeps me regular as well. I'm 6mos post op at 7 weeks I might have been able to eat 1/2 of this. Good luck!

[Aries 95]

Thank you for both of your replies! I bought the Special K fruit and Yogurt (I ate it pre sleeve and figured it would be fine) as well as the Fiber One Honey Oat Clusters which both have about 10g sugar in a cup. I haven't opened them yet but I was thinking I should start taking some cereal to work with me since I'm getting tired of eating cottage cheese plus you don't really have to prepare anything (I like to get as much sleep in the morning as possible, lol).

Laura, I get confused with the eating and drinking too, especially soups! I guess it's just trial and error.

Anyway, maybe ill try some cereal tomorrow morning and ill see how it goes! Thanks again girls!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I believe that cereal is cr**. I personally will eat eggs, sausage, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, or a Protein Shake. I do not like foods that are processed with a bunch of chemicals to preserve them. But that's me......Best of luck with cereal....

[sharonintx 1,275]

I've had some frosted mini wheats, some honey bunches of oats, and some kind of grape nuts that has flakes and almonds. All were pretty good and filling too. I can eat about a half a cup of cereal with half a cup of milk. It's comforting in a way because I can take several more bits of the cereal as apposed to more solid food. I contemplated eating some fruity pebbles but decided that it would be crossing the line - but it sure looked good:)

[No game 14,437]

I've had some frosted mini wheats' date=' some honey bunches of oats, and some kind of grape nuts that has flakes and almonds. All were pretty good and filling too. I can eat about a half a cup of cereal with half a cup of milk. It's comforting in a way because I can take several more bits of the cereal as apposed to more solid food. I contemplated eating some fruity pebbles but decided that it would be crossing the line - but it sure looked good:)[/quote']

Haha! Eat the pebbles!

-Nutritional Facts. Bunches of oats/ pebbles

Serving Size 30g 27g

Calories 120 110

Calories From Fat 15 10

Total Fat 1g 1g

Saturated Fat 0g 1g

Trans Fat 0g. 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0mg

Sodium 135mg 170mg

Carbohydrates 25g 23g

Fiber 1g 0g

Sugar 6g 9g

Protein 2g 1g

[lisa2job 130]

I dont eat cereal with milk but i do eat Kashi lean , it has lots of protien in it and i sprinkle it on yogurt, with sliced fruit for a treat....

[No game 14,437]

I have to say the main reason I don't eat cereal? Is that from experience before surgery it did not keep me full for very long. And just makes me eat sooner than I would with something like eggs or meat..

[Nicolanz 1,484]

I eat cereal for the fiber. I like the Kashi Protein cereal, fiber one, or if you're in Texas, HEB's Great Grains is good. Along with Mootopia milk (12g of protein). It took about 5 1/2 months to be able to tolerate it.

[brandnewbie 42]

I know for myself, being diabetic, my sugars are the most wonky in the morning. Plain cheerios r the cereal i rely on now pre-sleeve to keep them in check, only 1 gm sugar. Then I add a couple Tbsp. bran buds for fibre.

[yazzy 105]

Hi

I live frosted mini wheats and I dip them in greek yogurt.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Love the Fiber One original cereal and ate it for years every day before surgery. Always helped me stay regular with the 57% daily fiber. I do not eat it anymore as a post op for reasons already mentioned in this thread, but I will probably return to eating it again sometime in the future. I would wait for a huge sale at Target (about once or twice a year) and then stock up and buy like 20-30 boxes to last 6-8 months. Plus target gave the 5 dollar give cards if you purchased 4 or 5. Then we would use the gift cards for bday or Christmas presents. I should have owned stock in the company. ha!