I have been wondering something for a while now. Any time I go to see my Doctor, I forget to ask so I am going to ask all of you. Maybe someone out here in band land will know the answer. So here goes.

Why is it since I got my band if I attempt to eat anything even slightly spicey it gets stuck and right back up it comes? For instance, I went to McDonalds earlier and got a McRib. I only wanted a couple bites then was going to give it to my hubby. I took 1 SMALL bite and within seconds I was bent over the toliet throwing up that small bite?

What is it with the band that makes it to where we can't handle spicey food anymore? I'm not talking just a McRib, I mean black pepper, onions, even hamburger meat does this to me. But Chicken, I can handle with no problem as long as I don't put anything but a little bit of salt on it?

Anyone out there know whats going on?

Hi,

I think it just depends on the person, cause i got banded on Dec 23rd and im on soups now and i add either black pepper or hot sauce to them with out any problems.God knows i need as much flavor as i can get right now:biggrin:

Is it not the bread causing the problem? I assume a McRib come in a bun? I eat spicy no problems (but I do not eat breads).

Gosh I hope spices aren't my problem! I love hot sauces, garlic, and curry! I've been having some pbing problems lately and always it seems to involve food with one of those ingredients. Grrrr! I keep thinking it's something else causing the problems: I love those foods and eat them too fast, or I love those foods and I try to eat too much of them? I'm going to keep trying those foods, but will keep a close watch on the other two variables (speed and volume) to see if I can keep the spices or not. Is it possible that the hot spices cause the stoma to swell slightly from the irritation? I sure hope not.