Coffee!

[gallogirl99 9]

I'm 4 days out and I'm "dying" for a sip of coffee! Even Decaf, I don't care....How do you get past this craving, I'm thinking about coffee flavoring mixed in my Protein Shake?

[pkehrer 79]

I'm not sure if you are supposed to but I drank iced coffee lol. I used decaffe coffee and a little skim milk. Then i added a splash of Torani sugar free vanilla Syrup

[angie pang 15]

I'm 4 days in, I had a white coffee the next day in hospital. My doc said it was ok, was only in hospital for an overnight stay, haven't had one since.

I know someone who is much older that had the same doctor, he was only allowed clear fluids the next day and black coffee.

[Changing B4YourEyes 118]

my clear liquid diet allows for Decaf coffee also

[Mz_Elle 23]

I had the same issue during my pre-up. I did the Atkins mocha latte Protein shake and added a little bit of instant Decaf crystals to it to taste. Heat it up and it's a decent fix, plus you get 15 grams of Protein in the serving.

Now I am successfully weaned off coffee altogether (by choice). I just don't think I need it any more. I think that may be part of the taste bud change some ppl experience because I was a slave to Wolfgang Puck's Jamaican Me Crazy coconut coffee singles by Keurig. I drank at least 2 cups per day....(with Splenda!).

[MinaT 669]

I am drinking an International coffee sugar-free Decaff coffee right now. I am so tea'd out. I have tried regular decaff and it made me feel icky when I was like 2 weeks out. I rarely allow myself sugar-free products unless it's made with Truvia or Stevia but this tastes great right now and hopefully I don't get a headache. I had a craving myself.

I will never go back to caffeine though, I have been off it now over 2 months and it's like smoking...why go back to the old ways. I may purchase a dunkin donut decaff Ice Coffee one of these days as a splurge bonus.

[SpecialK1960 252]

I stayed off coffee until I went back to work. Then I just had a small cup without even thinking. No problems at all. I drink the Decaf whenever I feel like it. For my pre-op diet I did the Bariatric Advantage Mocha Protein Shakes and they were pretty good. I added a bit of sugarfree hot chocolate mix and it was really darn good. I think that is why I did not really miss the coffee.

[Frza 194]

I am pre-op and this is one of the things I am most worried about. NO caffeinated coffee? Not EVER again? Is this recommended due to the de-hydration side effect of caffeine?

[angie pang 15]

I was told I can have caffeinated coffee, and did the day after surgery!

[Foxbins 625]

I'm 18 months post-op and drink 2 cups of caffeinated coffee every morning with the occasional iced coffee in the afternoon. I've been drinking coffee since 4 weeks out, and before that my surgeon said I could have Decaf. I don't know why some surgeons would prohibit coffee although its acidity can cause reflux in people prone to GERD. If you are used to caffeine, it no longer has a diuretic effect on you and you certainly don't lose twice as much Fluid as caffeinated product consumed, as I've seen some people state.

Since I don't suck down milkshakes anymore, my coffee with cream and Splenda is my little cup of happiness each day.

[petite-size-me! 70]

Pre op I loved a Decaf long black! Post op I have been told its fine, but I'm sadly off it. Doesn't sound good at all!

3 weeks since I've had a coffee. I have had a couple of spiced chai latte with A2 light milk... Yum

[jason 12]

I am 12 days out and I've been drinking coffee ever since day 4. What I was told is that it dehydrates you. I am not worried about that I get plenty of Water.< /p>

[murfsgirl 22]

Thanks all!!!

[bakawaka 59]

I suggest trying cold-brewed Decaf coffee.< /p>