Some people say they have no problem with jalapeños and garlic - I have ate a jalapeño everyday all my life - will that change or if you could you can - I know it will be months but do you keep your same taste buds

I still eat spicy foods. The only real problem is not being able to drink anything with a meal, I have found that I tend to avoid foods that are so hot that you need something cold to drink with it...

I could eat anything spicy, I actually started eating spicy at 2 months post op. My nut approved said if it didn't bother me I was able to eat it.

I think the thing to remember is that everyone's reactions to foods is different.

I have friends that mention their taste buds have completely changed since surgery. I have not experienced that at all. I do not crave sweets like I used to, but my taste for foods is the same.

One of my best male friends had the surgery almost 4 years ago and was eating his hot foods once he was able to handle solid foods and had no trouble.

I had IBS before surgery and couldn't handle much heat to my foods. I plan to try a little bit of heat soon and see how it goes.

Very helpful - just going through the WHAT AM I DOING stage

I could tolerate mild salsas at six weeks, but at two years jalapenos and hot peppers are still a no-go. Even if I could follow them with something to quench the fire, my little tummy can't hold enough to make a difference.

I eat spicy food and did from 6 weeks on. My tastes have not changed, but since I eat so little I am really picky about quality.