How come caffenine is a no no. I drink caffenine beverages but maybe I shouldn't can anyone tell me why they say not to? Maybe its in my doctor's lists of don't but I dont recall that. Thanks

I'm willing to give up many things to make a success of this Lap band, however my morning coffee isn't one of them. I usually only

drink two 6 oz cups, but I really need them to get started. On the other hand, I only need 52 additional ounces to make up my 64.

How come caffenine is a no no. I drink caffenine beverages but maybe I shouldn't can anyone tell me why they say not to? Maybe its in my doctor's lists of don't but I dont recall that. Thanks

My doctor was adament about no carbonated beverages, but only mentioned no caffeine at the beginning. I think it has something to do with stimulating hunger or something. Ironically, I seem to be drinking less coffee since being banded. But coffee consumption per se doesn't seem to affect my weight loss. But I do keep track of the calories from the cream/milk I add to the coffee.

I drink coffee daily in the mornings. :coffee:

About 3-4 times a week I drink a double tall skinny latte from starbucks. 90 cal., 9g protein :tea:

I drink coffee daily in the mornings. :coffee:

About 3-4 times a week I drink a double tall skinny latte from starbucks. 90 cal., 9g Protein :tea:

Love your smiley faces clicking the coffee cups! Where can I get stuff like that?

And by the way, super congrats on your weight loss!!!

Love your smiley faces clicking the coffee cups! Where can I get stuff like that?

And by the way, super congrats on your weight loss!!!

in the box that comes up for you to type a post there are emoticons to the right. Just click on "show all" below the smiley faces :wink3:

coffee is one of my salvations! I wasn't allowed it until after the mushie stage, but I now drink it all the time.

I drink a pot of coffee every morning. My doctor said its fine!

As long as carb is controlled, my doc has no retrictions on coffee, carbonated drinks, alcohol, sex, and all the other stuff I can't live without!

I did plication and band together mid-July, and after a couple of weeks I started drinking coffee again. At first I had a lot of bloating (not from coffee) and the coffee necessarily did not make it any better, but after a month or so, I was good to go. I drink at least 3 cups a day. Most days one cup is Strbucks' Americano (basically two shot of espresso but I add half and half (almost 0 carb) and 1/2 packet sweet n low). No carb and very satisfying... If I want to splurge, I get a sugar free vanilla latte with soy milk (has less carb than non-fat regular milk). Even before my surgery I would never get the high carb drinks somehow. As mentioned, my doc is really big on no carb (only 30 gr. "incidental" daily), and fat, calories, etc. is fine as long as Protein intake is high... So every now and then I do add a bit of whipped cream (again almost 0 carb) on the top, which makes it even better... And I have been losing even better than planned, so I must be doing something right )

As for carbonated drinks, it took me a bit longer to be able to drink them after surgery and enjoy too. I can drink diet carbonated soda now just fine, but I pour over lots of ice and let it sit for a minute. I never drank non-diet soda before the surgery, so no compromises there. I definitely crave soda much less than before surgery somehow. Trying to stick to Water for the most part.

Good luck, and drink (coffee) to that!

As long as carb is controlled, my doc has no retrictions on coffee, carbonated drinks, alcohol, sex, and all the other stuff I can't live without!

I did plication and band together mid-July, and after a couple of weeks I started drinking coffee again. At first I had a lot of bloating (not from coffee) and the coffee necessarily did not make it any better, but after a month or so, I was good to go. I drink at least 3 cups a day. Most days one cup is Strbucks' Americano (basically two shot of espresso but I add half and half (almost 0 carb) and 1/2 packet sweet n low). No carb and very satisfying... If I want to splurge, I get a sugar free vanilla latte with soy milk (has less carb than non-fat regular milk). Even before my surgery I would never get the high carb drinks somehow. As mentioned, my doc is really big on no carb (only 30 gr. "incidental" daily), and fat, calories, etc. is fine as long as Protein intake is high... So every now and then I do add a bit of whipped cream (again almost 0 carb) on the top, which makes it even better... And I have been losing even better than planned, so I must be doing something right )

As for carbonated drinks, it took me a bit longer to be able to drink them after surgery and enjoy too. I can drink diet carbonated soda now just fine, but I pour over lots of ice and let it sit for a minute. I never drank non-diet soda before the surgery, so no compromises there. I definitely crave soda much less than before surgery somehow. Trying to stick to Water for the most part.

Good luck, and drink (coffee) to that!

sounds good to me and i'll drink to that! :coffee:

I am very happy to hear that all of you are doing fine with coffee. My doctor recommends no caffeine until you have lost 75% of your excess weight! Of all of the changes, recommendations and restrictions, the only one that I am sure that I cannot adhere to is the no caffeine rule. Several years ago, I realized that everything I drank was caffeinated. (Coffee, tea and diet soda were my liquid staples) I knew that couldn't be healthy so I slowly changed my drinking habits. At the beginning of my band journey, I eliminated all carbonated liquids.

I love my coffee. I need my coffee to get my day started. Decaf just cut it. I have two cups during the week; one at home when I read the paper, check email and other online stuff, and one at work. On the weekends, I only have one cup.

I do plan to let my doctor and NUT know that I am continuing to have caffeinated coffee. (I'm pre-op, all testing complete, and insurance approved. Just waiting for a date.)

I am very happy to hear that all of you are doing fine with coffee. My doctor recommends no caffeine until you have lost 75% of your excess weight! Of all of the changes, recommendations and restrictions, the only one that I am sure that I cannot adhere to is the no caffeine rule. Several years ago, I realized that everything I drank was caffeinated. (Coffee, tea and diet soda were my liquid staples) I knew that couldn't be healthy so I slowly changed my drinking habits. At the beginning of my band journey, I eliminated all carbonated liquids.

I love my coffee. I need my coffee to get my day started. Decaf just cut it. I have two cups during the week; one at home when I read the paper, check email and other online stuff, and one at work. On the weekends, I only have one cup.

I do plan to let my doctor and NUT know that I am continuing to have caffeinated coffee. (I'm pre-op, all testing complete, and insurance approved. Just waiting for a date.)

Its not about dehydration its about the caffeine irritating the pouch which can cause erosion. I drink decaf and have done just fine on occassion I have regular coffee but dont make a daily habit of it. If I need caffeine I take diurex which also helps eliminate water weight.

How about coffee after a fill? My Dr. is okay with 8 oz a day (once I got out a ways from surgery) but notes the major factor of dehydration-- everyting in moderation. But I got my second fill yesterday (7 months post op) and so they have us do 48 hrs clear liquids and 48 hrs mushies before returning to regular food. Looking back at my list of clear liquids decaf coffee is on there, but just thinking I may need a cup of regular stuff to avoid a headache today. I have a little skim milk and splenda in it which are also okay no the clear liquid phase...any thoughts? I'm nervous it would be too rough on a just filled tummy....

I haven't had surgery, but I intend to have coffee for the rest of my life. Otherwise, I will not be a pleasant person!

I havent given up anything since I got my band! I still drink coffee, alcohol, and whatever else I want that I used to have! I do focus more on protein than I used to but otherwise I just eat less of the same stuff.