What is the policy on Coffee, in the pre op and in the post op? I love coffee so much that my partner is Colombian.

The policy is different for different doctors, but I drink it every morning before I eat. No problems!

My doctor never said no coffee. In fact there's always a pot in his waiting room. I drink it everyday. It helps loosen my band in the morning.

My Dr never said no coffee either but suggested I limit caffeine. I don't drink it daily but I see nothing wrong with it.

Thanks for the help, you guys are all inspiration for us newbies,

My doctor's office asks for you to not have pre op and none for the first few months post op, but once you are back to normal diet it's ok in lesser quantities and they ask that we limit caffiene intake and make sure to compensate extra liquids when we do partake in caffiene. Good luck!

My doctor let me have coffee right after surgery. I had read all this stuff that said I couldn't have any... but he said it was fine, especially because I have no history of reflux or heartburn. Believe it or not though, I haven't had any since I've gotten home... funny enough. I used to drink two or three cups a day.

I was not given a restriction on coffee and I drink it daily! Lots of coffeee!!!!!!!

So I love coffee, but with creamer I can do the fat free creamer, but not the sugar free. This morning I had coffee, with Hazelnut Creamer and unflavored protein shake blended in. It was yummy!! I am under the assumption that I will no longer be able to drink creamer, because it is empty calories. I work graveyards and a lot of nights depend on coffee to get me through the night. Does anyone use creamer in their coffee and does it cause any problems?

Thanks

Hi Amjcal,

I have one cup of each morning. Most days I use the fat free creamer and on others I use the vanilla. It has not caused me any problems.

Good luck

Andrea

So I love coffee, but with creamer I can do the fat free creamer, but not the sugar free. This morning I had coffee, with Hazelnut Creamer and unflavored Protein shake blended in. It was yummy!! I am under the assumption that I will no longer be able to drink creamer, because it is empty calories. I work graveyards and a lot of nights depend on coffee to get me through the night. Does anyone use creamer in their coffee and does it cause any problems?

Thanks

Instead of fat free creamer I would suggest a sugar free syrup for your coffee. When I lost 100 pounds when I turned 30 I gave up real sugar and cream in coffee. I have never really missed it.