Question:
Is it ok to put salt and peper on your mashed patatos when your 3 weeks post op?

   — christina L. (posted on May 26, 2003)

May 26, 2003
Yup, I did without problems!!
   — Fixnmyself

May 26, 2003
Definitely!! I was told I can use whatever spices I want to.
   — Jessica C.

May 26, 2003
I was using Indian curry, Thai curry paste, and cayenne (not all at once) in my broth/soups about three-four weeks post op...just try a little at first and see if it sits well with you!
   — Terry R.

May 26, 2003
I found in fact that I liked pepper even MORE after surgery. Weird huh?
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 26, 2003
just my two cents.......... Im 2 weeks Post-OP..... I started getting sickening abdominal pain. Went to my 2 week Post-OP visit and doc said everything Im feeling is normal. Then met with the dietician for my phase 2 diet and she warned me to be mild on spices for a few weeks "Espescially pepper". I asked why and she said because pepper stimulates and disrupt the gastric juices and at this stage of post op it could mean alot of discomfort........ ironically the evening before that terrible abdominal pain began I was experimenting with pepper in my diet..... go figure
   — Ted D.

May 26, 2003
I started eating mild salsa at about 3-4 weeks. I used it instead of ketchup to help moisten things. If you can tolerate it, go for it. I find I rarely use salt and pepper now. I guess it's because the things I used to put it on I don't eat any more. The meats and things I usually eat have sauces etc. on them already.
   — zoedogcbr

May 26, 2003
I have found since my surgery (I'm 9 mos post op) that flavor is very important to me. I don't care for really spicey things, but I never did. I love a good wing, every now and then with some mild sauce but nothing too zingy! I just figure since I can only eat a few ounces, I want it to taste really, really good. Eating slowly has really helped me enjoy the flavor of foods. Good Luck!
   — Lora T.

May 27, 2003
I agree that since we get to eat so little, it better taste good! My only additional advice is to be careful with the amount of salt you use. As we all know, salt will create thirst, and at three weeks out you're probably not even getting the recommended 64 ounces of water a day. Too much salt could increase your danger of dehydration, so use sparingly.
   — Vespa R.