Hi. Does anyone in here have any issues regarding blockages caused by eating cornflakes with milk or am I just being paranoid?
Cheers
VB
Victor61
Jan 17, 2019 12:13 am
NJ Bain
Jan 17, 2019 4:19 am
Vic,
Everyone has a different reaction to foods but I've never had an issue or blockage from any cereal...so I vote paranoid. Just try some in moderation and chew it very well.
Bain
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britathrt60
Jan 17, 2019 4:37 am
Hey Vic
Never had a blockage with cornflakes. I have had horrible blockages from raw carrots and sausage skins that put me in the hospital. My mom always told me to chew my food 20 times before swallowing when I was a child... Now, after 18 years with an ileostomy, I have learned the hard way... Take care and the best of luck to you.
Cheers!
Angela
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Puppyluv56
Jan 17, 2019 2:37 pm
Hi,
I have never had any issue with any food!
No blockages but sometimes it does come out as it went in!
Puppyluv
Past Member
Jan 17, 2019 4:28 pm
I've never had one from them, but we're all unique. What's right for one is wrong for another. If you haven't already, try them a few more times to see if it was them or just a coincidence.
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Xerxes
Jan 18, 2019 1:59 am
Bain's advice is most sound, everything in moderation. I might add that it is important to keep your fluid intake in order as it aids in the passage of the ingested (chyme) materials.
Xerxes
Victor61
Jan 22, 2019 1:30 am
Thanks to you all for the helpful comments.
I've stopped eating them at night now and sticking to AM instead.
LOL
Mrs.A
Jan 23, 2019 7:42 pm
I used to like cereal, but don't eat much of it these days but that's just my preference. I wouldn't think corn flake cereal wouldn't be an issue as once the milk is poured on, it's difficult for them to hold together anyway. I agree with moderation and of course chewing well.
True, they are a type of food and just maybe because they need quite a bit of the day for our bodies to break down the bits small enough, so maybe just having them early is a good idea!