I'm 4 weeks out and wondering if spicy food chewing gum and candy are safe.. i enjoyed then before surgery can i still enjoy them now?? .. is spicy dangerous for stomachs lining etc... i had blended mild guacamole tonight so far so good but feel really full.. didn't attempt to go with spicy yet.. any comments.....

I don't know about you but candy (sugar) was a big culprit in my weight gain. No candy for me. Also, in the 12 weeks of classes I took prior to surgery I was told spicy things can hurt my new tummy and gum is out because it creates gas. If I continue to do the things I did prior to this surgery then nothing will change and I will not have the results I'm looking forward to. I personally want to change my life and make healthier choices and live life not confined by my body. Old behaviors must die for me.

My coworker was sleeved dec 2011 and she has to have her peppers

I love spicy food, and my sleeve seems to tolerate it well. I steer clear of gum and candy.

I can tolerate spicy food and I'm about 4 weeks out. I was taught not to chew gum in public, so I never ended up chewing gum at all. But I would imagine both gum and candy have loads of sugar in them and I know, in my case, my new stomach can't handle sugar all that well. Best to avoid it.

This may sound harsh but has helped me to be more open to change; INSANITY=holding same attitudes and repeating same behaviors and expecting different results.