What's for DINNER tonight?
Hi Ginger- I had lapband not RNY but I think the guidelines are similar as far as eating. I was also told to stay away from the spicy stuff. The explanation the nut gave to us was that the pouch was so much smaller that eating too many spicy foods could cause a sensitive stomach or cause reflux and the onset of acid reflux could damage the stoma. I was also told that many formally obese patients had pre-GERD or GERD symptoms and strong spices could further damage an already damaged area. If that makes sense!
I was never a spicy food eater but I do love me the Mexican dishes! I just go with things that are a little bland. Everyone is different. Some tolerate things better than others and we have all learned that one size (or way) doesn't fit all!
Good luck with everything! Nanci