Just wondering the rationale behind the no caffeine, or very limited caffeine? Does it harm the pouch or stomach?

It just depends on your Doc. Some don't even care. Mostly 'cause they say it makes you more hungry, (and a little hard on your gall bladder which has to work overtime as it is because of all the drastic diet changes), but that's just cause it gives you energy which in turn speeds up your metabolism, so it's kinda like... "hmm"... I drink it anytime I want.

My doctor stated that caffeine makes you hungry. I still drink it though; not in soda but in

coffee. I have about two 20 oz cups of coffee a day. I no longer drink soda. I have lost 70 pounds since January of 2010, so I don't know if that is good or bad. r

Just wondering the rationale behind the no caffeine, or very limited caffeine? Does it harm the pouch or stomach?

i also drink it ! 2 cups a day with cream ! My Dr says easy up on the cream but its the only bad thing i have so i do it anyway !!

Thanks for the answers! I was feeling a little guilty today after a morning cup of joe, but now that I'm actually now fully awake and know the rationale behind what they say, I feel okay about it.

My doc says everything in moderation. Unless he told be that the band would blow up or something if I drank coffee I would never give it up. Can't. Don't want to either. In fact I'm drinking coffee right now as I type. Love it love it loooooove it!

Yup, caffeine is an appetite stimulant, so while it's wise to ease up no need quit completely. I did cut back a little on my morning coffee after surgery, but still can't function without some! My doctor also says everything in moderation. He doesn't get all worked up over having some junk food now and then...just keep it at a minimum. As for creamer, I used to be a huge creamer junkie. I found that a bit of skim milk and a packet of Splenda does the job just fine.

My doctor encourages drinking coffee to loosen up the band in the morning. It doesn't make me hungry, it curbs my appetite....always has!