Worst pain ever!!!

I had an experience that i wish on NO ONE. I thought that my chest would explode. I ate a handful of spoonsize shredded wheat dry with no milk, or no drink afterwards. About five hours later, i got me about 10oz of milk and drank it pretty fast (I don;t have a problem with liquids). About 30 minutes later, all i could do was cry and hold my chest. I ended up at the hospital. Only thing that i can figure is the milk caused the fiber in the cereal to swell and boy did it ever!!! I don't think that i will be eating anymore of that anytime soon. Becky

Oh Becky...I'm so sorry; that sounds awful. I trust you're feeling great again now. Thanks for the heads up about shredded wheat..I love it but will be sure to eat it with milk and let it get soft first. ((hugs)) Julie

Becky, I'm glad to hear you are OK, but what an experience that had to be. My surgeon says no rice because it expands in the stomach. Also I've read that Metamucil can do the same thing. We sure on a journey of learning ... Mary

Wow, How awful? I'll remember to watch that. I haven't had anything but honey nut cheerios in the cereal dept. Debbie -56