When could you drink CAFFEINE?

[Pigsrflying 2]

Just curious as to when you were able to start drinking caffeine?

[janinemaire 7]

I started with black tea right away, Decaf for the first month, than moved on to regular coffee.

Just curious as to when you were able to start drinking caffeine?

[DoOver 17]

My program is a bit whacky on this one. I've recieved no less than 4 different answers. The most generous was 90 days out. The tightest answer was never.

I'm 4 months out and I get a coffee about once a week. 1/2 caf 1/2 Decaf. I find I tolerate that level in a large coffee. If I just get a small, I get full caff.

What I have noticed is that even the decaf coffee ( I drink it black ) increases my acid reflux. It's one of those things I drank by the gallon pre-surgery. At this point I really don't miss it much but it's nice to be able to occasionally have a cup but that's good enough.

[GreginMI 76]

I started drinking my coffee again at 2 months out.

Just curious as to when you were able to start drinking caffeine?

[Indymom 132]

My doc recommends no caffeine ever, but grudgingly admits most people can have it about 6 months out with no tolerance issues. I have been trying to do Decaf with my Protein Shakes and my reflux is nightmarish. I'm going to quit the decaf for now altogether and go a different route with my Protein. I make decaf sweet tea at home with splenda so hopefully that will sit well with my sleeve.

[juliarh 35]

I drank it about 3 months out and still do-- I have no problems with it

[NJMOMof2 17]

My doctor allowed it 4 weeks out but I figured since I went that long without it, why go back??? Plus, caffienated drinks DO NOT count toward your daily Fluid intake.

Good Luck on Your Journey!

[LindaS 316]

I have decided not to go back to coffee. I think the Creamer was one of the factors in me gaining weight in the first place, and I don't want to do that again. I thought about buying Decaf, so I could have some. I then decided not to bother. Even before the surgery, too much coffee would mess up my belly. I don't want to risk it now.

[Tiffykins 672]

As soon as I was able to get in my 64oz of clear fluids, I could add back in a cup of coffee. I've been drinking coffee daily since about 6 weeks out.

[Aarik 2]

I have stayed away from caffeine. I'm 8 weeks out. Im not sure if/when I'll try.