Frequently Asked Questions

[Lilee84 648]

What is the deal with the caffeine? I'm not a coffee drinker but I drink organic green tea (plain) until the afternoon and then switch to organic peppermint tea for the rest of the day. Does the caffeine restrict blood vessels? Does it slow weight loss? Does it slow healing?

THANK YOU so much for such a helpful post!!!!!!!! :wub:

You're quite welcome!! The general consensus on caffeine restriction is that it can promote hunger and lead to over eating, and can also cause dehydration.

[Lilee84 648]

I am 5 weeks out. I am still having trouble getting enough fluids. When I drink I can only take sips. If I drink too fast my stomach feels sick. Is this normal?

The simple answer is.. yup! The important thing to remember is that your stomach is still healing. Its still swollen and sensitive to being filled. Also, you should be sipping fluids regardless of how far out you are.

[pottsa73 1]

The reason I'm considered is that I have been to the ER twice for dehydration and stayed in the hospital for 3 nights for it as well. Total I had 15 bags of fluids. I really don't want to go thru that again.

[angiemorda 39]

what if u have Fibromyolia??? can u still get the Sleeve??

I have fibro and also a.s. and yes I am getting sleeved on June 12th. Dr said won't cure the fibro but will definitely help with the pain and make easier to walk and what not. Very good luck to you!

[thisismyyear 11]

wow, thanks SO SO much for this!! It is infor we have had all along,but it is so nice to have it all together, and to handy during this last week before surgery!!!!!

[NMJG 1,266]

Blooming, my nut and dr said no caffeine because 1) it makes you hungry and 2) it dehydrates you. When it's a struggle to get in even your minimum Water, I guess caffeine just makes it worse. Other people may have alternative reasons for no caffeine. I've been working on giving up my caffeine habit so I'm off completely before surgery. I like green tea, too, and Decaf green tea is nasty.

[Tamiz67 3]

Im getting aggravated..could someone tell me what happens on the 3rd appt when u see the doctors assistant..I work at school & am off for the summer & have finished all the required testing but I'm running out of time to have this surgery while I am off work.. Someone plz tell me if I'm ever going to get a surgery date Plz.

[Tamiz67 3]

And my doctor is going on vacation in 2 weeks..I'm trying to be strong & dedicated..but its getting hard

[devichan 79]

This one's really silly: Is Onederland a) 100 pounds dropped, or crossing from the 200s into the 100s?

[Wags 549]

This one's really silly: Is Onederland a) 100 pounds dropped' date=' or <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> crossing from the 200s into the 100s? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

It's when you hit 199 :-)

[skinnyminnymaybe 2]

Thank you for the faqs. I know that individual doctors have varying answers, but the overall comfort of your post helped me a lot!

[ReDbEaN 654]

I love this!! Thank you:)

[ReDbEaN 654]

I love this!! Thank you:)

[Slim2016 11]

This was very helpful.. thanks for all the info.

[ZZMom 0]

Thank you so much. This really helped me.

I am 2 weeks post surgery and have lost 12 pounds.

I have Water nausea and sometimes have trouble keeping it down. same with my Protein shakes.

Any suggestions of how to hydrate and get Protein in? I feel full with 3 teaspoons of broth.