Still on the coffee subject

[Millyed 17]

My nutritionist requested I stopped drinking coffee a month prior to the surgery. I can comply with everything. But this is being a major challenge. Does anyone know why the "no coffee rule"?

[GuyMontag 1,264]

That's one of the rules that is not universal. Some say that coffee hinders weight loss...others disagree. Is your nutritionist banded? I drank coffee like crazy and lost 127lbs doing so. Some say not to drink coffee because it's a diaretic...so what? If you pee more then drink more! Ironically, I did have to give up coffee because the caffeine was giving me headaches so I now drink Decaf exclusively. Have you talked to your doc about it? I'd go with his advice over the nutrtionist personally.

[Millyed 17]

That's one of the rules that is not universal. Some say that coffee hinders weight loss...others disagree. Is your nutritionist banded? I drank coffee like crazy and lost 127lbs doing so. Some say not to drink coffee because it's a diaretic...so what? If you pee more then drink more! Ironically' date=' I did have to give up coffee because the caffeine was giving me headaches so I now drink Decaf exclusively. Have you talked to your doc about it? I'd go with his advice over the nutrtionist personally.[/quote']

My major concern might be if there is any health risk.

But since you are banded and still lost then I guess I shouldn't be so worried.

It has been rough and it's making me crazy.

So thank you. Also I'm getting banded here in Puerto Rico. My surgeon is a pioneer on the surgeries. But she is so unapproachable. I feel like I have to go through so much to ask her a question. It's kind of annoying.

Again. Thank you for your response. I will use my judgement. I guess a little coffee won't be so bad.

Millyed

[GuyMontag 1,264]

Unless someone else can chime in with why coffee would be a health risk? I've never heard of any.

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

I can. coffee actually increases the acidity of the stomach. Some bandsters are prone to GERD and coffee would certainly bring on symptoms

[2muchfun 8,927]

Hazel hit it on the head. My doc said they don't like us to drink coffee because of the acidity but so many of us over-indulge or go after some food/beverages to the extreme. He told me that if I only drink one or two cups a day, that's fine and that's me. I only drink one cup in the morning so I'm cleared to drink coffee.

[Bkhuffman 28]

I couldn't function without coffee. Never stopped drinking it. Never had any reflux problems - more gas from lettuce than any coffee issue. GOD BLESS JAVA!

[Sharpie 3,306]

One of the first questions I asked was whether I could drink coffee.. cause really at my age there's not a whole lot of things I can do.. I don't smoke, I dont drink, and my wild and sexy days have long past but giving up coffee is a deal breaker.. he said you can absolutley drink coffee as long as you don't drink too much and if it doesn't cause reflux... so depends on the Dr. I suppose.. I suppose if I really had to give it up I would to benefit from my band but glad so far I haven't had to...

[carrie.0508 136]

I was told coffee is fine it's the Creamer, sugar, bento caramel white chocolate extra whip extra fat drinks that they want me to stay away from.

[I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ 800]

I couldn't function without coffee. Never stopped drinking it. Never had any reflux problems - more gas from lettuce than any coffee issue. GOD BLESS JAVA!

nectar of the gods!!!

[Yadiordz 346]

My nutrisionist told me one cup at day was okay, she is a bariatric nutrisionist.

[tlbutler 98]

I was told coffee is fine it's the creamer' date=' sugar, bento caramel white chocolate extra whip extra fat drinks that they want me to stay away from.[/quote']

Lol Carrie!!! This is the only way that I enjoy coffee....so I had to give it up. But boy do I miss my Marylou's Girl Scout cookie with extra whipped cream!!!!

[carrie.0508 136]

Lol Carrie!!! This is the only way that I enjoy coffee....so I had to give it up. But boy do I miss my Marylou's Girl Scout cookie with extra whipped cream!!!!

I love a good latte. I get it with half the milk now and when I make coffee at home I use 1 Tb creamer. I am wayyyyyyy to addicted to give it up right now on top of bread, and soda.

[Millyed 17]

Thank you all. I love coffee. I had it at least 4 times a day. Here in Puerto Rico it's difficult to not drink coffee. You smell it everywhere. So I decided instead of 4 I will have a small one AM so I can open my eyes. Because without it I can't even see. Thank you all!!!!