Wondering what everyone did in regards to caffeine during pre op. I am talking 1 large tea a day. I can't remember what the nutritionist told me and I start tomorrow. Not a huge deal, just wondering.

I wasn't given any caffeine restrictions.....my biggest weekness is sweet tea and sugar is definately a no no. When I am at home, I have crystal light but, when I go out, unsweetened caffeinated tea with sweet and low is my go to drink. I do find, however, that because there is less in my tummy, I have a hard time sleeping if I have it too late in the evening.

I am less that one week away from surgery day....good luck to you!

No restrictions for pre-op, but no caffeine for 2 weeks post op. It's weird I drank coffee religiously every morning and now I barely have it.

No caffeine restrictions during pre-op diet. Enjoy

Double check with your office. I was instructed to only use decaf tea and coffee for two days before and after surgery.

I was told that since caffiene is a diuretic to limit the intake to 8oz per day. They want you really well hydrated before surgery and caffiene can counteract that.

Thanks all, guess my 1 morning hot tea should be okay. I have the pepperment ready to go post surgery for the gas and am okay to not have caffeine. I also got come instant coffee to add if the 4 shakes a day get too boring.

My pre-op diet says "avoid" caffeine. It's my one last thing I got and I'm keeping it til the last minute. :-)

i was told no caffeine what so ever. I didn't question why. because when i did the south beach diet the book explains that more than 2 cups of coffee messes with your insulin or blood sugar something like that so to only drink decaf. so today i bought my decaf coffee and all my sugar free syrups that i like. use your best judgement but i've heard it from lots of ppl to stay away from caffeine in any form. so watch out for energy shots too they are usually loaded with caffeine but they do have some caffeine free ones.

Wondering what everyone did in regards to caffeine during pre op. I am talking 1 large tea a day. I can't remember what the nutritionist told me and I start tomorrow. Not a huge deal, just wondering.

I was told no caffeine on the pre op diet. But then my dr is pretty strict from what I have heard on this site...

Coffee and Caffeine hinder weight loss

Yes, it can do. Some people lose additional pounds after stopping

coffee

or caffeine. Studies have shown that caffeine (as in coffee and some sodas) contributes to insulin resistance (thus making it harder to lose weight), increases appetite (again making it harder to lose weight) and contributes to food cravings (making it difficult to adhere to a weight loss diet). In those studies, even decaffeinated coffee is shown to be detrimental to weight loss.

Caffeine also interferes with GABA and prevents it from performing its calming duties in the human

body

. This then increases physiological and psychological stress (often associated with both overeating and difficulty adhering to a weight loss diet). Those who are trying to lose body fat (weight) would do well to avoid caffeine.

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Does_coffee_and_caffeine_hinder_weight_loss#ixzz25HQLCf1E

Thanks all.............skipping that tea is no real biggie, will survive.

My pre-op instructions from NYU include up to 2 glasses of Coffee a day. I'm not complaining about this one. I think giving up coffee would have been harder than solid foods!

I don't have any coffee restrictions except for sf requirement. I wish I could give it up; right now mine is the watered down version, the family calls it hot brown water.

I don't have any coffee restrictions except for sf requirement. I wish I could give it up; right now mine is the watered down version' date=' the family calls it hot brown Water. [/quote']

Hot brown water, LOL!

coffee restrictions for me are NO caffeine at all. My doctor doesn't believe in any caffeine or carbonated drinks of any kind, decaf or not.