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1)Do you drink coffee?

2)If so, what do you put in it?

3)How much do you drink per day?

I miss my coffee so much, but afraid if I drink it, the caffeine will harm me or increase my hunger?? is this true?

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I drink coffee everyday.

I use powdered Creamer and equal.

I probably drink 2-3 oversized coffee cups every day.

I guess overall caffeine isn't great for you...but ehh....oh well

It's had no effect on my hunger...in fact it probably curbs any hunger I might have in the mornings. I started substituting one cup of coffee for a Protein Shake though because coffee for years has been my "breakfast". So now I have a Protein shake as a substitute for Breakfast.< /p>

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I used to drink one cup of coffee in the morning. I stopped of course to prepare for surgery and also the clear liquid stage post-op. I was cleared to move onto to all liquids and purees yesterday, so of course I asked about coffee. I decided to go to Decaf, because I am feeling so good with all the crap (sugar, fat, alcohol, caffeine) out of my system, I figure why start up again?

So I'm doing 1 cup of decaf in the morning. I have a Keurig, so I am using the breakfast blend decap. I use sugar free Coffeemate french vanilla from the dairy aisle. I also put in 1/2 scoop of unflavored powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury whey Protein. This gives me an extra 10 grams of Protein.

I had my first cup this morning.. yum! Missed it! It took me so long though, sipping and feeling full.. I had to stop before I finished it. ah well...

Good luck!

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Im 4 weeks out and have 2 cup, 1 for morning and the other for afternoon with lactosfree milk. Im ok with it. Before the sleeve I have 8-10 cup a day.

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Yes I have 1 cup daily. I put sweet n low and some flavored Creamers. I feel like it helps with my appetite.

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A couple times a week I will treat myself to a regular coffee (Pike Place Roast) from Starbucks, with one shot of sugar free vanilla and sweet and low along with a teaspoon of half and half. I usually will have that and my Protein Bar for breakfast after I drop my kids at school. I haven't noticed it affecting my hunger it actually feels warm and filling, but I am trying to keep my body as cleansed as possible and trying to stay with as much Clear Liquids as possible.

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I feel not in the mood today for coffee. Interesting how I used to have to have it asap after waking up in the morning. I agree about feeling cleansed and wanting to stay feeling so good, not bogging myself down with a lot of fats, sugars, caffeine. Wonder if I'll feel the same way when it's time to take a drink of nice chianti?

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I have such a love hate thing going on with coffee it's not even funny. I do drink coffee everyday and have since about 2 weeks post op. I make it pretty powerful and put in 3 equals and powdered creamer. I used to just drink a cup in the morning but lately I've been indulging my craving for an afternoon cup.

Problem is, the caffeine no longer curbs my appetite and the acid sets my stomach off like crazy. I drink my cup and don't even start it unless my gaviscon is nearby. It's ridiculous. I'm having such a battle with acid. I should just not drink coffee then, right? Whatev. Anyway, I thought maybe it was just the caffeine so went with half caff, full caff, etc. A little better and the half caff is not so bad really when I make my own blend.

In doing more research, however, I'm finding that it doesn't matter if its half or full caff - both have tons of acid in them. So, back to the drawing board. Just yesterday, I found Puroast on line - sounds yummy, reasonable prices (coupon code good1) and free shipping so I didn't have to order a ton to compensate for the shipping to find I don't like it. Those of you that live near a Trader Joe's, they have a low acid version if anyone is in the same boat as I am... Anyone?

So, I have my coffee at a cost... to be continued...

BTW, I switched off my ppi about 6 weeks ago and onto a prescription strength neutralizer that doesn't seem to be doing much at all. SERIOUSLY considering going back on... ARGH!

Good luck!

C

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Just this past week at work I tried coffee for the first time since surgery. I like it with one Equal packet. Sometimes I add a little milk, but only if somebody makes it really strong. I gave up soda, so I allow myself some coffee in the morning. I think since I had been off caffeine for so long, it affects me more now, though. I stick to 1 or 2 cups a day, though. At home, I have a Keurig as well, and I drink a Decaf. every now and then, but not like I used to.

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I have a feeling my tastes have really changed.. for everything. I'm excited about it! I hope I magically HATE ice cream now!

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