Has anyone that's post-op drank caffeinated coffee? I'm missing my morning jolt.

Just to be fair, i did not start in on coffee until 5 weeks or so. I have caffeine in other forms too like mio energy and mark pantry ( target) liquid water enhancer. Usually one of something with caffeine in it, at most once a day.

I used to be a caffeine hound. But My new favorite is a small decaf non-fat latte Starbucks on the way to work.

I've had two cups a day with sugar-free vanilla creamer since my 3rd week with no issues. Life is good.

I resumed my morning joe a few days after surgery. Since then I've had a cup every day.

I weaned down for 2 months prior to surgery, then stopped completely a few days before, and a few days after. But I do enjoy my morning cup and would never want to give up all the health benefits of coffee. And coffee has never increased my hunger... kind of the opposite.

Caffeine is a general vasoconstrictor (all blood vessels), which is why it relieves headaches. Doctors warn against coffee and NSAIDs because they can irritate the stomach.

Had surgery 9/18. They brought me a cup of decaf on my tray 9/20. Doc asked why I didn't drink it and I told him I only do coffee with cream, so he cleared me for some non dairy creamer also. Said I could have either decaf or regular once I was home, but not to go crazy on it. Tasted great in the hospital, but now that I'm a week out, it doesn't taste good anymore ! I poured a half a cup out today. It was just bleh... Most everything is tasting like crap now and it's really got me super frustrated !!! Someone please tell me my tastebuds are just in a rebellious mode and will go back to being good little tastebuds in the near future !!!

Had surgery 9/18. They brought me a cup of decaf on my tray 9/20. Doc asked why I didn't drink it and I told him I only do coffee with cream, so he cleared me for some non dairy creamer also. Said I could have either decaf or regular once I was home, but not to go crazy on it. Tasted great in the hospital, but now that I'm a week out, it doesn't taste good anymore ! I poured a half a cup out today. It was just bleh... Most everything is tasting like crap now and it's really got me super frustrated !!! Someone please tell me my tastebuds are just in a rebellious mode and will go back to being good little tastebuds in the near future !!!

The taste buds come back. Believe me.