How much do you avoid caffeine? I really like diet snapple but I know it has caffeine. They say caffeine can lead to band erosion.

I was never told to avoid caffeine. Honestly, I don't even give it a second though, if I want something with caffeine in it, I drink it. (as long as it's not carbonated and is zero calorie)

I drank caffeinated soda like it was going out of style before I got the band, it never caused an ulcer or anything else with my stomach, so I'm not worried about caffeine now. I figure if 6 Cokes a day didn't wear a hole in my stomach nothing will. LOL

I was told to avoid it for 4 weeks

It was strongly discouraged that I quit coffee, just because it can dehydrate you, but wasn't really ever advised about caffiene itself. The nutritionist was fine with unsweetened tea.

I've unfortuantely started drinking coffee again, about two weeks ago, but just one cup a day. I was drinking a whole pot of coffee daily before I started my WLS journey.

I was told by my DR coffee was ok with moderation I drink one cup of coffee in the am skim milk / slpenda I also have one in the PM once in a while. I drink a gallon of water a day so my DR said it was ok

I was told to avoid caffiene for 2 weeks. Carbonation is the really iffy one (my team did not say no carbonation, but some are adament about avoiding it).

I was only told to avoid caffeine because it boosts your appetite. If it doesn't have that effect on you, I wouldn't worry about it.

Coffee actually supresses my appetite! I find that having my daily cup between breakfast and lunch really helps me avoid snacking. I did okay for the few months I quit coffee, but man, life is SO much nicer with it I didn't want to deprive myself of everything good!!

coffee actually supresses my appetite! I find that having my daily cup between breakfast and lunch really helps me avoid snacking. I did okay for the few months I quit coffee, but man, life is SO much nicer with it I didn't want to deprive myself of everything good!!

Agree! As long as I keep it under control and I'm still losing and not having any issues medically, my doctor is good with it.

Thanks all. I guess an occasional caffeine drink will not kill me. I was also told to avoid carbonation.

Thanks all. I guess an occasional caffeine drink will not kill me. I was also told to avoid carbonation.

my dr said no caff for 2 weeks after surgery. (so i drunk decaf) now i drink half decaf/half reg coffee and have a mcdonalds tea the same way. i dont think its that big of a deal. but def no to carbonation of any kind. i guess, if in doubt, ask your dr as you know on here, you get all kinds of advise as all drs are different

but you are doing GREAT so whatever you are doing is working

How much do you avoid caffeine? I really like diet snapple but I know it has caffeine. They say caffeine can lead to band erosion.

Band erosion? Really? Wow...I just went thru the caffeine withdrawl headache last week...was awful! I have been doing fine now without caffeine but wondered why we couldn't have it.

I've never heard caffeine causes erosion- its the carbonation. My dr has no problem with coffee.

My weight loss center says no caffeine and no carbonated beverages FOR LIFE!! I gave both up in May. So far so good!

My dietician said it can cause dehydration and increased appetite; however, isn't caffeine in most diet pills? Just sayin.... I think small doses here and there are harmless. Also, tea typically has much less caffeine than coffee and even decaf coffee has caffeine.

My weight loss center says no caffeine and no carbonated beverages FOR LIFE!! I gave both up in May. So far so good!

Same here. It's been since April. I drink decaf now. I tried a diet snapple the other day and it was pretty good and then I saw it has caffeine in it. I guess I will keep sticking with crystal lite.