I haven't had caffeine since two weeks before my surgry Feb. 7th. I think I need some. I'm tired in the afternoons. But, I know my Dr said no caffeine. Any other suggestions? Thanks.

I recommend avoiding the caffein as long as possible. Make sure you are getting enough nutrients and taking your Vitamins. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. And exercise works wonders for energy!

Every surgeon is different on this. Mine says caffeine is fine as long as your getting enough to drink since caffeine is a diuretic. I have to have my 2 cups of caffeinated coffee in the mornings. I just can't get going without it.

I haven't had caffeine since two weeks before my surgry Feb. 7th. I think I need some. I'm tired in the afternoons. But, I know my Dr said no caffeine. Any other suggestions? Thanks.

i know! i'm dying too. i miss it SO much in the morning. it's hard to even get out of bed knowing i can't have coffee!

Every surgeon is different for sure... Mine let me have coffee in the recovery room.... lol

Mine allows alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated beverages - carefully and in accordance with ones' tolerance - they all effect each of us differently.

Personally, I'm a coffeeaholic... I drink many, many cups every day.

Brad

As others have said...every surgeon is different. Keep in mind that the preop diet, postop diet and all the little rules and regulations are, for the most part, just your surgeons (and his nutritionist) idea of what is right and proper. Unfortunately, many of them (like a few banders here on the LB) think there is only one right way...theirs.

I don't drink caffeine because I was hypoglycemic for 35 years and diabetic for the last 5. Caffeine causes major blood sugar crashes and I've learned to avoid it. However, I know many people who drink it without problems and more power to them.

The idea that caffeine is a diuretic is a long held belief...despite the fact that research does not support it. Studies show that 3-4 cups of brewed coffee per day are not a problem *if* they don't make you jittery. Obviously, if they do, then 3-4 cups may be too much *for you*. Just something to keep in mind, but caffeine does interact with some medications, but you can find that out from your pharmacist who is usually *much* more knowledgeable in this area than the doctor.

If my doctor told me I couldn't have caffeine (and I had no problem with it), I'd ask him why. If he couldn't give me a logical reason supported by research, I'd most likely ignore him...but then that's just me.