Warning: not for the squeamish or those who don’t want TMI.

My apologies, it’s been a while since I posted. I’m 5+ weeks post-surgery and things have been going generally well. That is, except for an unending pain from a hiatal hernia (so sez me about the cause, though not my surgeon – I know better, ha!) and some discomfort from eating. I lost 32 lbs. since surgery and 50 since pre-op. I didn’t wanna post here how fantastic I was doing since that would seem to be boasting and minimize the problems for those that have very real problems, especially those not caused by stoooopidity.

I have no real complaints except the pain from the hernia. Until today! While this is extremely embarrassing, I’m posting it with the thought that it might help someone else.

I’ve been following the diet instructions from my nut and getting lots of exercise. However, last night, my craving for chocolate got the better of me. I wasn’t really hungry, but my craving was real. I did something I knew I shouldn’t – I made chocolate pudding. I know I’m a sucker for this stuff and one or two or five spoonfuls doesn’t suffice. But I thought I could control myself. This time.

I used My-T-Fine sugar-free with skim milk. It’s sooooo good. It’s on my approved foods list. I haven’t had it since pre-op where I repeated the same mistake though not with the same consequences. Before that, I hadn’t had it since my mom started making it on the stove. Ten-years-old and I’d spoon out the left-overs from the cooking pot after mom poured the pudding into cups. She wouldn’t allow me anymore. Smart mom.

I proceeded to do the same last night. But after spooning the leftovers from the pot, 15 minutes later I had one of the cups that I poured. Another 15 minutes and another cup. Until it was gone. I ate the whole friggin’ batch! However, no side effects and I went to sleep feeling fine. I woke up this morning feeling fine and planning on going to the gym. Then, the cramps started and worsened.

I went to the toilet and a few pebbles came out, but no ease of my discomfort. I sat on the toilet for 45 minutes and nothing. I kept on feeling worse and worse. I took Gas-X and the anti-spasm medicine for the first time, the medicine I had gotten at the hospital. No let up in the pain and I was ready to write in blood that f890’ing chocolate pudding did me in! Really, the pain was so bad that I was getting ready to call the emergency number for the surgeon’s office.

The longest hour of my life seemed to go by with increasing pain and discomfort. Then, miraculously, I had a bowel movement of boulders and it was over. I don’t know if was any of the medicine or things just ran the natural course. All I know is that I’m cured of chocolate pudding or doing anything so stupid again. I hope.

Not that I "like" this, but it's a good description of what to expect if we veer into dangerous territory. Thank you!

What's the sweetener in the pudding? Several artificial sweeteners have laxative affects! My NUT said to be cautious with sweeteners who's names end in 'ol' because we can be extra sensitive to those laxative effects post surgery.

Your poor bathroom!

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What's the sweetener in the pudding? Several artificial sweeteners have laxative affects! My NUT said to be cautious with sweeteners who's names end in 'ol' because we can be extra sensitive to those laxative effects post surgery.

I was thinking the same thing. I really wonder what caused the extreme reaction. It contains aspartame, something I swore off of.

The extreme reaction was your body telling you it is no longer used to eating an entire batch of Chocolate Pudding!

Miss Tummy has given me some lessons along the way, too. A doctor told me once that "pudding is for little children who need to gain weight!" My post-op weakness is fresh bread out of the oven. It sits in my stomach like Play-Doh It is my substitute for Krispy Kreme Donuts, but every now and then I cave in, and Miss Tummy makes me miserable for hours. At two years out, she is still the boss of me, especially when I behave like a petulant child.

Thank you for sharing your cautionary tale! I hope you don't have to go through that pain again. (((hugs)))

I too was schooled by my sleeve a few times. I consider it the finest behavioral modification therapy known to man. You will never make the same mistake twice!

WOW! Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you are feeling better now

Yes, I'd wait at least 6 months before trying drastic food changes.