Question:
Are we allowed to have spicy food?

I am still pre op, but while sitting here and having a little bit of one of my favorites, hot salsa with baked tortilla chips, I bega to wonder about something, so I thought I would come to ask all you lovely people about it. Are we allowed to have spicy foods after surgery, like jalapenos and hot sauce? I know, a lot of people don't like those sorts of things, but they are some of my favorite things to eat with other things. I am hoping I still can. *fingers crossed* tee hee. I know I probably won't miss sweets or anything like that...but I would sure miss my salsa and tortilla chips.    — Lisa S. (posted on February 2, 2003)

February 2, 2003
I have never liked spicy food, but after surgey I starting liking it. I see no problems with the salsa, the chip--even tho baked--are a different story--too many carbs.
   — barbara A.

February 2, 2003
hi there :) tastes change after surgery and tolerances to certain foods may change as well so it may be trial and error at first. i never liked spicey until post op, now i love it! i eat hot peppers and onions and salsa with no problems at all. just take it slow when trying something for the first time post op and see how it goes for ya. :)
   — carrie M.

February 2, 2003
Hi, I agree with the other person who says "EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT"...However, for me, bring on the spicy! I ate spicy before and I still do now...I eat salsa, tobasco, etc...I love Indian food, Mexican, Cajun, etc...You will have to just see. But, your taste buds do change,case in point, I used to LOVE SODA! No, it tastes like CRAP. Good Luck. Heather (Open RNY 8/15/02 - 305/216/150)
   — heathercross

February 3, 2003
I can eat it, in fact, I used to HATE buffalo wings, but now I am addicted to them. I try not to eat them cuz they are fried and the spicy foods tend to give me diarrhea.
   — fropunka

February 6, 2003
Thank you for the question! I am a Jalapeno lover with the spicy hot salsas. Now I know I can look forward to them, as long as my taste doesn't change too much.
   — cinchouli