Triscuits??

OK...so I know we are not supposed to have carbs, but sometimes I just WANT THEM!!  I snuck a few Triscuits and honestly expected them to be too try and to cause me an issue, and they didn't.  I know we need fiber and such, so does anyone know...are Triscuits OK in moderation??

just wondering how you have been doing?  Since we have close surgery dates.  I have been on a stall for a few days now its driving me crazy.  I think anything in moderation is fine

I've only lost 4 lbs in the last two weeks...I'm not happy about it.  After I had my stricture fixed (March 4th) I have been able to keep more stuff down, and my surgeon told me I would be able to eat more and not to expect to gain weight like I was, but come on!!  I can still only eat 3 oz MAX (most meals are only 2 oz's), and I eat my protein first, etc.  So, I am guessing this is a stall that comes naturally...frustrating, but comes with the territory I guess.

wow a stricture thats not good glad you got it fixed.  Ya I guess its the 3 month stall people talk about even though it is not quite 3 months. 

That's what I'm hoping it is.  It's weird though...even though I have not lost these last few weeks like I have in the past, my clothes are falling off and I have people telling me how much I look like I have lost.  So maybe the weight is shifting???

I eat 3 triscuits with cheese twice a week and haven't had any issues. I think as long as you can limit the amount you have it shouldn't be a problem at all.

i have 2 / 3 triscuits a few times a week either w/ cheese or tuna..... yum

maria

Thanks guys!  I have found if I look at things like "I can never have that again" it drives me crazy and I want it more.  If I only have a bit or two I'm fine.

I do wheat thins and i think I am addicted to them now. I never ate them before surgery but my nut said we could. The white vermont cheddar is so good  .

Triscuits are a "good" carb. They are filled with whole grains and are a cracker that contains more grams of whole grain than most of the other crackers out there. Whole grains are necessary for your digestive system and they have a low glycemic index. So they don't affect your blood glucose the way other crackers (i.e. - saltines, ritz, etc...) with high spikes and quick lows. I never liked triscuits prior to surgery. They were too dry and too hard and crunchy for me. But  I love them now. I have tried the different flavors. Garlic Parmigan is my favorite flavor. I am unable to eat a full serving, but a full serving contains 23 g of whole grain. Its recommended that we eat about 48g per day. Foods like oatmeal and triscuits are a good source of whole grains. I think moderation is the key with all things and my NUT highly recommends triscuits. Therefore, I too enjoy them with low fat string cheese, tuna, or chicken.

I branched out and tried the Ka****LC 7 whole grain crackers. They are very tasty, but you get less bang for your buck in terms of whole grain. Each serving only has 8 grams of whole grain per serving. And to be honest, I think it produces a high carb craving for me. So I am finishing the box thats in the house and have no intentions of purchasing them again. I haven't spoken with my nutritionist about them yet, but I plan to do so. The feelings I have about the Kashi crackers could be all in my head, but I have to trust my instincts and if it is making me want more carbs then I have to back away from them.