Coffee

[SusieQs 4]

I there, my NUT hasn't gotten back to me yet, so I'm going to ask you guys. I'm 4 days post op and on full liquids (not just clear). I can have Decaf coffee and Splenda, but I need a Creamer and didn't ask about the sugar free or fat free nondairy flavored Creamers. Can I have those? What's been your experience? Thank you.

[So Cal Kurt 32]

If you are on full liquids, I would say cream is fine. You can also cream your coffee with some mixed up vanilla Protein. Clear Liquids is another story.

[So Cal Kurt 32]

I would stay away from powdered or non dairy, usually has more carbs.

[SusieQs 4]

If you are on full liquids' date=' I would say cream is fine. You can also cream your coffee with some mixed up vanilla Protein. Clear Liquids is another story.[/quote']

Yes I'm on full liquids. I was worried the fat in the cream could cause me to dump even though i know it's from milk. The sugar free Creamers seem to have very minimal carbs. Thank you so much for your help. I will hold off a bit longer and then watch the carb content when I do end up trying it. I appreciate you responding. :-) you look great, btw and nice to meet you.

[So Cal Kurt 32]

I don't think I have ever had dumping although I have had some ill effects from deep fried food early out. Sugars usually trigger dumping in VSG and even at that it is very rare. Dumping can occor in anyone WLS or not. I have always used half and half in my coffee, one of the things I always allowed myself even when I was in the "losing" stages. At this point in time, you will be struggling to get in 600 calories a day so I wouldn't worry about it. Every nut and every Dr have their own opinions. I have come to find that most of them just cut and paste an RNY diet and don't even bother to look at the VSG diet as anything different. I was lucky, my team did and taylored my eating and drinking plan to the VSG and everything worked. Good luck and welcome to the losers bench!

[kayte819 95]

I used half & half at your stage & still do most days. That other stuff has sooo many chemicals in it & 2 tbsp of the real stuff is low in cals & sugar & carb free. I wouldn't drink a glass of it lol but a splash in your coffee won't hurt

[SusieQs 4]

I don't think I have ever had dumping although I have had some ill effects from deep fried food early out. Sugars usually trigger dumping in VSG and even at that it is very rare. Dumping can occor in anyone WLS or not. I have always used half and half in my coffee' date=' one of the things I always allowed myself even when I was in the "losing" stages. At this point in time, you will be struggling to get in 600 calories a day so I wouldn't worry about it. Every nut and every Dr have their own opinions. I have come to find that most of them just cut and paste an RNY diet and don't even bother to look at the VSG diet as anything different. I was lucky, my team did and taylored my eating and drinking plan to the VSG and everything worked. Good luck and welcome to the losers bench![/quote']

Thank you! Yes, I've been fortunate to have gone through a Center For Excellence for my VSG. They have taylored diets pre and post op for each wls procedure they do. The NUT has done so much of her own longer term research with bariatrics patients and knows what works for most! So glad you had a great one also!! I'll use my 1/2 1/2 and Splenda, and see how I like it. Thanks!!!

[SusieQs 4]

I used half & half at your stage & still do most days. That other stuff has sooo many chemicals in it & 2 tbsp of the real stuff is low in cals & sugar & carb free. I wouldn't drink a glass of it lol but a splash in your coffee won't hurt

Thank you! Imma try it tomorrow!! :-D

[Happy Camper 266]

Hi Susie,

I gave up coffee until I was 3 months post op. I stayed with tea and progressed back to caffeine slowly just to let my stomach heal (this topic goes back and forth, I think it is all personal). My surgeon said ok for regular coffee at 2 month appt. I used to use half /half and splenda before surgery because of so many years of Atkins. Now post surgery I use a splash of Soy light, sf vanilla and 2 Stevia, really yummy.

Just be careful with your new tummy.

Sandy

[SusieQs 4]

Hi Susie' date='

I gave up coffee until I was 3 months post op. I stayed with tea and progressed back to caffeine slowly just to let my stomach heal (this topic goes back and forth, I think it is all personal). My surgeon said ok for regular coffee at 2 month appt. I used to use half /half and splenda before surgery because of so many years of Atkins. Now post surgery I use a splash of Soy light, sf vanilla and 2 Stevia, really yummy.

Just be careful with your new tummy.

Sandy[/quote']

I will, thank you! I adore my coffee and Decaf is just fine for me. I can't wait to go out to Starbucks and get a Tall, fat free, sugar free mocha latte. Yummmmmmmy

[So Cal Kurt 32]

ONce again, Different Drs have differnt opinions. I was a shift worker so caffeine was a neccesary evil. I asked if I caould have coffee and was told as long as it isn't a high calorie Starbucks type of drink I was fine and to use it in moderation. BTW, in the UK, they count coffee as Water. I think I will go by the UK rules to get my fluids in!

[SusieQs 4]

ONce again' date=' Different Drs have differnt opinions. I was a shift worker so caffeine was a neccesary evil. I asked if I caould have coffee and was told as long as it isn't a high calorie Starbucks type of drink I was fine and to use it in moderation. BTW, in the UK, they count coffee as Water. I think I will go by the UK rules to get my fluids in![/quote']

Oh Heck Yeah!!! I'm Irish, so good enough for me!!!! Woohooooooooo!!!!! Coffee in the morning!!!!!! <3 gotta have it. Dang, I love the UK!!!!!!!! ;-P

[Catracks 865]

I would use real cream, half and half or whatever milk you are using. Non-dairy is full of chemicals. My daughter use to drink the table coffee cream and I never let her drink the fake stuff.

I'm still convinced that very few sleevers dump. We still have our stomachs and nothing is bypassed. I eat a small amount of sugar and definitely dairy. My milk, cottage cheese and yogurt are 2% and my cheese is full fat. Lowfat cheese is a sad thing unless its mozzarella or Laughing Cow.

Some people are lactose intolerant and fried food makes them queesy, but dumping happens when sugar and fat are dumped straight into the intestines not fully digested. We still have our stomachs and a pyloric valve that regulates food going into the small intestine.

From what I hear both immediate and late dumping are tortuous enough to keep people a mile away from sugar. My surgeon thinks that the sleeve doesn't work as well without this Pavlovian reaction. I disagree -- at least for me.