Has anyone found that after getting banded their tolerance of spicy food is different or they can't eat it anymore? I love spicy food, but pre-band I always had water on hand to help with the spiciness ... Today I had an omelet with jalapeño peppers in it - my mouth was on fire & I couldn't even drink water due to the rules. Then I had a bad end result several hours later via a visit to the bathroom where I swear my @ss was on fire (sorry TMI) and all I could think was "this girl is on fire" (Alicia keys song) ... But not in a good way

Yes! I also LOVE spicy food and after banding when I was back to solids my tolerance was terrible, its getting better now though , I'm about 14 weeks out

I was experiencing the reflux everyone talks about....found I had to cut way back on hot-spicy foods....since I figured this out I have not had any issues....

That's hysterical ! I will never hear that song the same way again! LMAO!

Me too... No more spicy unless dairy (cream cheese, dressing, sour cream) is near by to take away the heat! By the way, much better than water!

Even folks with normal digestion have a problem with spicy food,so if you are having a problem after the lapband surgery then I think it is pretty normal.Your stomach is going to take time to start to digest the kind of food you like to eat,i.e. spicy food.So give it a little time and all will be fine.

My tolerance to hot/spicy foods has not changed. Still love it and have it often.

I've found my tolerance for spicy has went up. Since I am eating less, want something to punch up the flavor. (Seems like I remember hearing that 15 years ago at Nutrisystem)

I can't do the spice like I used to. Indian food for me now has to be mild and served with yogurt on the side.

I find that fresh ginger is one spicy thing I can still tolerate. But all hot peppers are not on the main menu anymore.

Tomatoes are also too acidic for me as well.

I would cry if I can't eat tomatoes .... Love them!!!

I went from not really liking spicy to wanting it more. I like to add chopped chili's to things now for that reason. And love spicy chili and salsas.