Fiber....not so much

[tomi71 581]

Today I ate some FiberOne Cereal with Soymilk for Breakfast. I also had black Beans at lunch and a low-carb tortilla.

Never ever again. I just experienced THE worst stomach pain if my life. It felt like I got sleeved sans anesthesia and pain killers! It was so bad I couldn't even watch the stabbing scenes in Sons of Anarchy!! I panicked and thought I'd sprung a leak even though I am 10 mos out (can never be too careful!)

After getting some more of my Water in and laying down I began to feel the digestion working and the next thing I knew I was running for powder room.

Anyone else have an issue with Fiber? I looked at my food tracker and found I was over the recommended amount by a lot today. I usually get in good fiber but never have I gone over like today.

Watch out if you are a fiber lover like I am...all I eat is healthy fiber but too much almost took me down!

The pain is a 10 on a scale of 1-10.

Morale of story....it's very true that too much of a good thing is bad!

Edited April 30, 2015 by tomi71

[liannatx 897]

Yikes! Okay, I will never have cereal, tortillas, and Beans in the same day!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I'm vegetarian and most of my foods are high fiber and plant based. I must have the stomach made of steel because I have no issues at all. I know from pre surgery life too much *Beans will give me loose stools, but otherwise I am fine.

_{*day I over did it black Beans and eggs for breakfast, bean burger for lunch and lentil Soup for dinner..... not a good idea.}

[une nouvelle vie 327]

Oh that sounds awful

About a month ago I realized that I was only getting about 10g of fiber a day via the veggies I eat (I don't eat Beans or bread products of any kind) and figured I needed to add a supplement. I found that the original Fiber One cereal added 14g of fiber for a half cup for only 60 calories and 25g of carbs so that seemed as good of a deal as any supplement.

I've been eating a half cup a day (on occasion a whole cup split throughout the day) with no issues. It may be that I am the oddball though because I haven't had any food issues (or really any issues) with my sleeve at all and I'm 10 months out.

[tomi71 581]

Oh that sounds awful

About a month ago I realized that I was only getting about 10g of fiber a day via the veggies I eat (I don't eat Beans or bread products of any kind) and figured I needed to add a supplement. I found that the original Fiber One cereal added 14g of fiber for a half cup for only 60 calories and 25g of carbs so that seemed as good of a deal as any supplement.

I've been eating a half cup a day (on occasion a whole cup split throughout the day) with no issues. It may be that I am the oddball though because I haven't had any food issues (or really any issues) with my sleeve at all and I'm 10 months out.

Feeling better this morning but afraid to eat. liquids don't hurt so I think I am sticking to that today. I am starting to wonder if maybe it wasn't fiber but instead some kind of intestinal bug. It is going around in my neck of the woods and despite the fact that I wash my hands, clean my nails and wipe down my office daily I always seem to catch what is going around.

Not going to take anymore chances with that fiber though. Last night it felt like I swallowed glass!

@@BLERDgirl too much fiber and Water does that to me too. As luck would have it, I am the only one in my family who wasn't blessed with an Iron stomach. LOL

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I avoid FIber One products because they contain cellulose which is basically processed virgin wood pulp. I eat Beans because I get both fiber and Protein from it. I know not everyone likes Beans. I also eat rolled oats for added fiber. I make oatmeal from scratch using rolled oats, brown sugar or date paste and almond milk. I sometimes add a bit of Protein Powder to the mix as well.

[tomi71 581]

I avoid FIber One products because they contain cellulose which is basically processed virgin wood pulp. I eat Beans because I get both fiber and Protein from it. I know not everyone likes beans. I also eat rolled oats for added fiber. I make oatmeal from scratch using rolled oats, brown sugar or date paste and almond milk. I sometimes add a bit of Protein Powder to the mix as well.

Those oats sound delish! I do love beans, black beans with lots of garlic, especially. I think I am going to stay away from FiberOne stuff. Also, I think this might be acute gastritis. A nurse friend of mine checked me out at work and thinks that's what it is.

Going to dr after work to quell my paranoia.

[tomi71 581]

Getting an ultrasound but they think it's just a stomach bug.

[tomi71 581]

Turns out ultrasound showed nothing abnormal.

But I believe the culprit is chicory which is common in FiberOne products. I didn't know this until I did some research. Chicory and I never got along.

Going for more tests though. Still having some pains.

[tomi71 581]

I avoid FIber One products because they contain cellulose which is basically processed virgin wood pulp. I eat Beans because I get both fiber and Protein from it. I know not everyone likes Beans. I also eat rolled oats for added fiber. I make oatmeal from scratch using rolled oats, brown sugar or date paste and almond milk. I sometimes add a bit of Protein Powder to the mix as well.

Hi It's been a long time since I've been on. Just checking up everyone. Have you reached goal? I'm 15 lbs away ! [emoji1421][emoji5]

[mariernest 33]

I can't have grains or cereal of any kind

[AZLoser 103]

My program has no grains or cereal until maintenance. Refried Beans are allowed - 2 tbsp - and they recommend you chew them very well because of the gas potential.