I was banded on Tuesday and am on my fourth day of the liquid diet. I love to drink clamato and I like to spice it up. Also, I like tomato Soup a little spicy. Is there anything wrong with spices, pepper or spicy-ness in general?

Any info would be great!

Lindsay

Lindsay,

I was told by my doctor that the acid in tomatoe based juices and Soups, coffee, orange or grapefuit juice, may irratate the new stomache.

Shagamelic

I did V-8 juice on day 4 and have regretted it since. It started irritating my stomach, then I PB'd on Jello on day 5, then days 6 & 7 I was only able to drink about 50-60ml (that's ml's, not ounces) of Fluid, PB'd on a Gas-X, wasn't able to swallow my own spit for at least 20 minutes, landed in the hospital for 3 bags of fluid over the weekend, then by week 1 banded, I was finally able to start over at day 1. Needless to say, I left out anything tomato, or the least bit acidic. All is fine now, and this is just me, but I'd run for the hills before I'd drink tomato juice or anything like it.

I think spicy is okay, just not acidic. Wait a few more weeks. You'll drink clamato again, don't worry.

Thanks for the info. I have had some V8 and clamato but I am going to stop for now. Makes me too nervous.

Thanks again!

Lindsay

acid foods are recommended to be avoided for a while after banding. Spicy foods, as well as acidic foods cause lots of churn, which is to be avoided during the healing stages.

Cheers!