I am currently going through the process of taking the pretests for lap band surgery. I really need my several cups of coffee in the morning. Do you have to give up coffee or can you start the morning with it. I really don't feel like eating when I first get up.

I am currently going through the process of taking the pretests for lap band surgery. I really need my several cups of coffee in the morning. Do you have to give up coffee or can you start the morning with it. I really don't feel like eating when I first get up.

My doc wants us to limit it to 2 -3 cups a day. I used to drink a ton of coffee, like over a pot a day, but I'm good now. I think the reason I'm okay now is that I started sleeping with a CPAP, and I now have tons more energy than I had just a few months ago. My doc makes you do a sleep study, and I'm happy that he did. My insurance only requires a psych, but I had to do a lot of stuff for my surgeon. I don't mind. Now, I'm just patiently awaiting a date.

I was a pot in the morning drinker. I am now drinking none. It took a while to get off coffee and diet pepsi, but I did it. I am afraid to go back to any caffeine as I am sleeping so much better and do not want to mess that up. Although I bought a diet snapple tea today but haven't drank it yet.

I drink as much coffee as I want. I'm a rebel, I guess! I just have to watch the calories on the fancy coffee house drinks. I don't see a reason why you can't drink it, my doc has never said anything about it. I drink about 2-3 cups a day. Good luck in your surgery!

Marci

I try to limit coffee to Fridays only. But I think you are supposed to limit your caffeine intake. Just drink Decaf, it's not so bad

I am currently going through the process of taking the pretests for lap band surgery. I really need my several cups of coffee in the morning. Do you have to give up coffee or can you start the morning with it. I really don't feel like eating when I first get up.

I was NEVER told to limit caffeine intake post band and it's not in my post op directions. LOL! I drink a cup every morning with cream and 3 Splendas. Hot drinks help those of us with stubborn bands open up a little, so we can start to eat and drink throughout the day. I'm not sure about pre-op because I didn't drink coffee then, so I would ask my doc or nurse.

I have to drink coffee in the morning in order to take my meds. I have really bad Insomnia so after that it is decaf anytime I drink it. My doctor and staff never told me no coffee. But if I am hungry coffee kills my hunger too. I am sure a bottle of Water will too.

I also have anxiety that I take meds for and my Dr. told me one bottle of coke or coffe wipes out your anxiety meds if it has caffine in it.

Cheri

Like others who responded, I used to drink 2 X-Large coffees per day. I've limited that to 1 regular size cup of regular coffee (black w/ 1 Splenda).

I was told to control my intake of caffeine during the first few weeks after surgery, but nothing about Week 5 and beyond.

I choose to limit my caffeine because, according to many nutritionists, Caffeine is an appetite stimulant, so you could tend to have more cravings etc...as a result.

My doc's office told me the reason why they want you to limit it the first few weeks is that they don't want you to become dehydrated.