I am on my 3rd week and just started drinking 1 cup of decaf in the morning, this is the 2nd day. I am getting dark circles around my eyes, lightheaded and almost pass out. I am assuming I am dehydrated. Could the coffee be doing this?anyone else have the same problem?

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I am not a Dr, only a patient, but I do not think that decaf coffee would do that to you. Do you take BP meds? It could be a drop in BP, which would need an adjustment to your meds. It's fairly common after this surgery, from what I understand. I am almost 8 weeks out and drink full caff coffee with no issues. I would check in with your Dr. as far a blood pressure goes. Good luck to you!

If you are experiencing light headedness, its best to seek out your Surgeons advice. I hope everything is OK!! Let us know...

I don't know about decaf relating to the symptoms you describe, but everything I've ever heard or read says to avoid decaf. Especially chemically decaffeinated coffee. It's even being linked to increased LDL cholesterol rise. You're better off with a real cup o joe. That said, I don't think two cups (total) of ANYthing is going to do what you're describing. Better call right away!!

I agree with the others. I am 4 weeks out and drinking Click Espresso Protein mixed with milk in the morning for Breakfast, which has about 55mg of caffeine (roughly equivalent to a cup of black tea; far cry from my usual 2 cups of fully-leaded coffee pre-op!)

Those symptoms sound like dehydration, a Vitamin deficiency or something more sinister. Let us know what they say!