Spicing up broth.

[Xombae 113]

I'm 6 days post op and was wondering if I can put pepper in my broth, or will it harm my new stomach? If it's not a big deal, what did you do to make broth more appealing?

[Hammer_Down 631]

I did. I wasn't given any information about adding spices. Spicy food doesn't give me heartburn, so i jazzed up broth with cayenne pepper and ground pepper.

I had surgery in Mexico, and the hotel broth was painfully bland. We bought some spicy ramen cups and just strained the noodles out to enjoy.

I'm 3 weeks out now and it didn't cause any issues. I would suggest calling your surgeon if you're feeling unsure, as my experience is just my own.

[Fredbear 397]

I'm keeping hot chili oil on hand to spice up any bland brot h, if I can tolerate it...

Edited November 11, 2016 by Fredbear

[sc101071 398]

I was pouring in the cayenne pepper by then for sure. Up to your tolerance.

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

I wouldn't suggest coarsely ground pepper. You don't want anything lodged in your staple line. I don't see why fine pepper would be an issue, though. Hot sauce? Sure! Just be mindful of acidity.

[LisaMergs 2,854]

Spicy rules!!!

Anything and everything!

As long as you do not get heartburn, go for it!

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[TiredOfMyself 141]

I do chicken broth with taco seasoning. It makes it a bit like white chicken chili.

[Sai 785]

Can try Miso Soup too.

[TheRev 235]

I kept the crushed and powdered spices out of my broth for the first few weeks just to be on the safe side, but I DID use a bottle of Sriracha. I found that Wegman's had a number of great boxed broths and Soups that fit into the restrictions of the post-op diet and LOVED the spicy Thai broth. I lived off of that stuff!