Question:
Does anyone else have a problem eating bread?
I've read that bread is easier tolerated if it's toasted, but I can't seem to eat even a bite of a sandwich without having pain from it. I've learned that if I eat something that won't agree with me that I get a chest pain when it goes down. I've been chewing everything well. I want to try new things, but keep running up against this wall. I've been surviving on Slim Fast drinks, orange juice, surgar free pops, jello and Crystal Light. Does anyone have any suggestions? — Jennifer H. (posted on October 12, 2001)
October 12, 2001
I had the same problem, but it got a little better as time went by. I still
have a hard time eating any more than about 1/4 slice of regular bread
either toasted or not. Well that was until this morning. The other day at
the store I saw that pepridge farm had what they call very thin sliced
white and wheat bread. Three slices equals one piece of regular bread. It
is maybe 1/4 inch thick smaller than a standard piece and a firmer
consistancy. I had a piece of toast this morning and it was wonderful! I
figure it is just the right size for me to possibly have a whole sandwich!
1 white slice has 40 calories, 8g carbs, 1.3g protien and .3g fat. I
— Virginia N.
October 12, 2001
I can't believe some doctors do not give out a list of what you can and
cannot eat. My dr. gave lists of what you can and cannot eat for 0-3 weeks;
4-6 weeks and 7-9 weeks. You did not mention how long ago your operation
was or what type you had, but bread only turns to little soggy balls and
gets stuck. Yes, toast is what my dr. recommended. Slim Fast and orange
juice have so much sugar that you're probably going into the dumping
syndrom (the pain). Get Carb Solutions drink at the grocery store -- either
already made up in 9.5 oz bottles or you can buy the powder and mix it
yourself. It has 20 grams of protein and only 1 sugar gram.
— [Anonymous]
October 13, 2001
I am two months post op and can eat bread, toasted or not, very easily.
Although I don't eat more that about a half a slice. SOmetimes I eat it to
get rid of the sweet tooth I have. I bought some cinnimon and raisen
bread, put some sugar free apple butter on it and it was sooo good. But
again, bread - esp white bread - just isn't all that good for you. But if
you are able to tolerate it, it can satisfy your cravings sometimes. But
the bottom line is that your body will decide what it can handle and what
it can't. I can eat bread, but not torillas - like the burrito wrappings.
They really hurt my stomach.
— [Deactivated Member]
October 14, 2001
I'm almost 8 months out and still can't eat bread. I don't know when or if
I will ever be able to eat bread again. My brother, who is about as Italian
as someone born in the U.S. can be, often teases me about skipping the
bread...but as I told him, I'm wearing a size 8 pants now, and I wouldn't
trade that for all the bread in the world. ;^)
— Suzanne B.
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