Help! Experiencing terrible cramps

[ToriL 0]

I am experiencing a cramp when I ate cream of wheat today. I am getting worried because I am not sure if this is normal or not. Should I be worried or do anyone know where this could be coming from?

Edited July 19, 2019 by ToriL

[gabybab 696]

Cream of wheat gave me terrible stomach cramps. I thought I needed to call 911 it was so bad. It was either too thick or I ate it too fast.

[ToriL 0]

Did it eventually go away for you? Was cream of wheat the only food that caused it for you?

[catwoman7 10,982]

certain foods bother me now (although moreso when I was a new post-op - not so much bothers me this far out). Just don't eat them - or try eating them when you're further along in your journey. There's probably something in cream of wheat that your system is reacting to.

[ToriL 0]

1 hour ago, catwoman7 said:

certain foods bother me now (although moreso when I was a new post-op - not so much bothers me this far out). Just don't eat them - or try eating them when you're further along in your journey. There's probably something in cream of wheat that your system is reacting to.

Thank you. That makes sense.

[AZhiker 2,252]

Try cream of rice and see what happens. That might tell you if it is the wheat or the texture.

Edited July 20, 2019 by AZhiker

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Don't eat that, it's just filler food and not very nutritious - concentrate on your Protein goals and liquid goals. You are better off with ricotta bake, Greek yogurts or Soups with protein at this food stage - unless you have a milk allergy or something. Cream of wheat/rice are just processed carbs - no value. If you feel you need a carb try a baked sweet potato.

[AZhiker 2,252]

39 minutes ago, Sosewsue61 said:

Don't eat that, it's just filler food and not very nutritious - concentrate on your Protein goals and liquid goals. You are better off with ricotta bake, Greek yogurts or Soups with Protein at this food stage - unless you have a milk allergy or something. Cream of wheat/rice are just processed carbs - no value. If you feel you need a carb try a baked sweet potato.

You are right. Carbs should be the last thing added to the menu. A little fruit (with protein - like berries in yoghurt) would be a carb source until closer to maintenance.