question for those who are farther out than me

So on my 2 week follow up, 2 weeks ago, the doctor told me that I could progress to cereal. That excited me as well as scared me due to the horror stories I have heard. I used to eat Raisin Bran. That was my all time favorite. I know now, that I can't eat that but I did find a cereal similiar to it. It is made by Glucerna, which for those that don't know, is a company that makes shakes, protein drinks and now cereals for diabetics. What I am confused about is if, based on the nutritional information, this is not something I should eat or if it would cause problems like dumping. Below is the nutritional information and I am welcoming any and all opinions.

Serving size 3/4 cup
calories 110 w 1/2 c skim milk 150
total fat .5g
cholesterol 0
sodium 210mg w 1/2 c skim milk 275mg
potassium 200mg
total carbs 28g w 1/2 c skim milk 34g
dietary fiber 5g
sugars 10g w 1/2 c skim milk 16g
protein 3 w 1/2 c skim milk 7g


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My opinion  - and only my personal opinion - but I never eat anything with double digit sugar and I know milk has 12 grams in sugar in 8 ounces no matter which kind it is so I stay away from cereal. I would eat outmeal instead. Higher in carbs but lower in everything else........ so the carbs plus the sugar content make it a no no for me. But there are others here who do eat cereal and they would have to give you their opinion..... I do not eat ceraal every day either - I usually like more protein like eggs and ham etc At this stage you probably do not have to worry so much about carbs but I started watcxhing my carb content early on and then counted calories when my weight loss had slowed down... I also tend to think that cereal with milk makes it a slider food which means I would be hungrier much  sooner. It is also a matter of personal taste... Hope this helps... Jackie

Thanks for the advice. I will definitely take into consideration. I have been eating oatmeal, (the low sugar type) with a bit of skim milk in it and have been doing fine. I have found that I have no problem with consuming milks which is good since that's how I am getting a bit of my protein in. Maybe I will just wait on the cereal. Thanks again.

I eat the low sugar oatmeal too - banana bread - delicious isn't it ?- I am strange - I like it thicker and with the skin on it lol! In the UK we eat it with salt on it and the cream of the milk - so when I first came over here and saw oatmeal sweet and with fruit and bananas etc I used to turn my nose up at it. Now I love it and doubt  I would want to go back to having it with salt...... How our tastes change... Jackie

Oh I do love it too. My favorite is the Maple & Brown sugar. I make it with water, add a bit of skim milk and a smidgen of butter. Make it soupy like. YUMMY!!! I could not imagine it with salt. I hope I never lose taste for that!!

lol! If you haven't lost taste for it now - you are unlikely to lol!! My family in the UK would be horrified if they could see me eat that kind of oatmeal lol!! Jackie

Hey there!  I wouldn't eat it.  Remember what we said at books a million...cereal and milk just do not agree with a lot of us.  I eat some cereal dry but when I try to add milk with it I dump every time.  And I rarely dump on anything!  I would stick to plain oatmeal for a while or dry cereal.  I am over 3 years out and I don't plan on trying again anytime soon! Tammy

Hey there. I know alot of people can't eat it or don't tolerate it well. I just was looking for a bit of variety, even if ever so small. I may just try some other cereal, like cheerios, as recommended. And maybe in a bit... not right now. This truly is a live and learn, try as we go experience. Thanks for the advice. See ya soon!

16g of sugar. No way! You're asking for trouble there.

Seems as though this cereal is not a good choice because of too much sugar which makes me wonder WHY THE HECK IS IT MADE FOR DIABETICS, who obviously are not supposed to have sugar????