I need some input from the experts !

I'm miserably making my way through the mushee stage and was so bored with my pureed lentil Soup with some cottage cheese that I decided to add some hot sauce. Little did I know the hot sauce I used was really hot :confused:. As my husband watched me mix the whole mishmosh up, he simpathically said "are you sure hot sauce is ok?" and I had no response. All I could muster was a blank stare filled with wonder.

So to the question: is hot sauce ok to at the early stages (I'm 12 days out)? Is it Ok ever or should this go onto the no-way-no-how list?

Thank you!

I had salsa on my beans and it was fine. I guess it depends on if you're used to it or not.

I cannot tolerate spicy foods anymore, but I was never told by my surgeon or nutritionist that spicy foods or spices were a no-no.

There isn't anything wrong with eating spicy food...The only thing you need to remember is that the food sits in your pouch longer so if you're eating this, try not to eat it in large amounts if you have issues with acid reflux or anything like that. If you don't have these issues, then it shouldn't be a problem!

I am a chile lover. Made sure I could continue to eat it before I made the decision to get my band. I put hot salsa in my chicken and beef broth right after surgery while I was on clear liquids. I make my own chile con carne because I like it HOT. I haven't had any problems with it - my body needs it!!!! I love it!!!! Becky - another Spice Girl :confused:

I also have no problem with spicy food. I do get hearburn occasionally but Gas x helps.

I love to load up on garlic and spices and lots of ground black pepper. Invest in a good pepper mill it will be your good friend when you totally stop the salt.

I was drinking hot and spicy V-8 the day after surgery while on the liquid only diet and had no problems with it....

I eat spicy food often and can't get enough. It is never a problem for me, but I am accustomed to it. I did have a little heartburn when I was too tight . . . but that was resolved with a slight unfill.

One more thing I wanted to mention, spicy means different things to different people. I like to eat curry's, lots of garlic, jalapenos, etc and that is fine. I cook with a lot of peppers and like spicy asian dishes.

However, some people consider spicy eating to be punishingly hot, like eating atomic wings where you are crying and have to chug drinks to keep from choking. I think it is riskier to eat things that are so hot that you cannot taste the food itself because it can't move through your pouch quickly. Plus you are not supposed to drink while eating. I think moderation is the key.

Oh man, if it weren't for spicy food, I'd have starved to death long ago. I put hot sauce on my mushies a lot. I have found that I want spicy food MORE now than I did before the surgery.

I eat lots of spicy foods, and have never had a problem. Though I am like Heather, I never eat the stuff that is going to make me cry. Mostly salsa and pico.