Question:
post-op are we restricted concerning spices in our diet?

   — sheila T. (posted on February 7, 2004)

February 7, 2004
Sheila, It depends on which surgery and what your surgeon recommends. I know some surgeons who recommend laying off anything spicy for quite a while post gastric bypass. I'm a DS post-op, and strange as it may seem, I seem to love even spicier foods than I did pre-op! So I totally indulge! They're wonderful! Be sure to ask your surgeon. BTW - Hey - I totally know where you live! I used to live in Clay County! Blessings, dina
   — Dina McBride

February 7, 2004
My nutrionist told me at about 5 weeks out that I could try the spices (including Jalapeno peppers that I was craving) and just see what happened. NO PROBLEMS! I put hot peppers on EVERYTHING. Hot sauces...I love em. I am almost 3 months post-op now and I have had no problems with spices! I would talk it over with your surgeon. Give your body plenty of time to heal and then its all trial and error.
   — Renee B.

February 7, 2004
Always........always........always go by what your doctor says because it can depend on what type surgery you had. For me (LAP RNY) I also find that I like my food much spicier than before. I never used much salt or pepper or hot sauces before but now I love them. I started using hot sauce at three weeks out when I went to soft food and have had no problems.
   —  SCbabe B.

February 7, 2004
Depends on your doctor. My doc and nutritionist told me to "spice things up a bit' to break the monontamy.
   — Delores S.

February 7, 2004
Immediately after surgery its best to take it easy. But longer term my GERD being gone I love spicey foods! They used to make me ill. Now they are yummy!
   — bob-haller