Tabitha111
03-16-2006, 11:00 PM
Hi :wave: I have recently started Weight Watchers and have been trying ton incorporate more veggies into my diet. One a few occassions and tonight, I got stomach pain basically right after eating a large portion of vegetables. At first I just thought I got the stomach pain from eating broccoli, but then it happened again after I ate two bowls of raisin bran. This evening for dinner I had a plain chicken breast, rice and lots of squash. About 30 minutes later I was running to the bathroom thinking I was going to have hersey squirts, but it was just a ton of GAS. Then I did have more cramping and pain with diarrhea. Could this stomach pain and gas that I get be from eating to many vegetables or fiber at one sitting? :confused: The only way to explain the pain is as if someone punched me right in the stomach directly under my ribcage. There is no nausea or an urge to have a bowel movement. Just a very annoying ache. i have had acid reflux before, and these pains are definitely not associated with my reflux. Any advise would be greatful.
~ Tabitha :confused: :confused:
wormiesaber
03-16-2006, 11:36 PM
I used to eat the microwave weight watchers, because it was fast. However, now I go the natural route. I buy a steak and then some brocolli and then melt the cheese on top; cheese has no carbs, btw. A glass of vanilla soy milk too. For breakfast, some cereal with all kinds of stuff in it, like nuts, raisins, healthy stuff.
Jonistyle2
03-17-2006, 10:18 AM
yep, fiber can do that! i wouldn't stress too much yet though, as you've just started this healthier way of eating. maybe don't jump 100% into massive quantities of veggies/fiber instantly. go a little slower and increase a little more fiber/veg every couple of days so your body can adjust slowly. it will adjust, it just takes a little time (especially if you're not used to eating lots of fiberous foods) good luck!
greenfairy84
03-17-2006, 08:51 PM
Yeah,you have to start slow with fiber rich foods if you're not used to it.Try taking some beano or anti-gas medicine right before you eat them so your body can digest it better.
Fiber does this to me as well, I have been eating very heakthy for years and I can still only tolerate a small amount of biber atone time noting over 6 it seems. I just eat all in small amounts and I don't feel so bad.