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!

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

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

Hopefully you can have it soon.

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.

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.

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!

What kind of oatmeal do you suggest ??