Question:
I am having trouble with spicy foods. I am a little over 2 months post-op and was

wondering if anyone else has experienced this and if you were ever able to tolerate spicy foods(Taco Bell, BBQ chicken,etc.).    — Lisa S. (posted on June 17, 2003)

June 17, 2003
Hi Scott, I am almost almost 4 mos. post op and I also have trouble with spicy foods. I used to like things quite spicy. My husband loves Mexican food, so sometimes we go to a favorite spot. I order a beef tostada, and I skip the sauce since it burns my innards! I can eat half of the tostada. Good luck on your journey!
   — Debbie W.

June 17, 2003
I have been fine until recently (about 10 months post-op) when I had some red hot sauce at a local fish taco joint. I was doubled over for hours, was really freaked out about it...as it turns out, I called my doctor and he told me to take Pepcid A/C and sure enough, the hurting stopped. He said that I may have a minute ulcer or my stomach is sensitive to the spices. You can try chewing up a Pepcid before you eat spicy stuff and see if that helps. It seemed to do the trick. I carry the packets in my purse just in case now.
   — missmollyk