I was just wondering why we can't have any caffein, de caf yesbut why?:help: Nellie

I was told that caffine makes you dehydrated. If you drink 8 oz of caffinated anything you have to drink 16 oz of decaf to replace it. I still have regular coffee but have switched to decaf tea. ~Mandy

Nellie, caffeine is blamed for both dehydration and increased appetite, and so it's widely held that dieters should avoid it. Also, the acid in coffee can be an irritant so if your stomach is sensitive it makes sense to avoid it.

Many, many bandsters disregard the advice to avoid caffeine. I know I do.

Actually my doctor told me I could have caffine. I drink it daily! You might ask your doctor again if you can have it.

My doctor is fine with coffee and tea. Others arent. Also, the newer research shows that the diurectic effect of caffiene is much much less than previously thought. I dont worry about the diurectic effect, I drink 64+ oz of pure water a day in addition to any other drinks.

I am not giving up coffee and tea. Sorry....it just isn't going to happen.

I don't smoke, drink, or do drugs. My addiction is Starbucks and I'm not even trying to quit. I do only have non-fat lattes - no whipped cream, no syrup, etc. Less than 200 calories per grande size, and you get the protein from all that milk!

I do starbucks also just decaf. I drink caffine, just not as much as before. Have you tried the pumpkin latte yet, it is devine....~Mandy

I drink regular with skim milk and splenda. Doc told me just dont drink it all day as the only liquid. I told him.... i just need it in the morning!!

They said that coffee drinks can be laden with calories with the creams and flavors and sugars... so they try to encourage you to not do it at all.

Caffine promotes hunger!! And no matter how much water you drink a day if you have caffine you will pee it all out and then you could have a problem w/ Dehydration. This is a medical fact!!

Caffine promotes hunger!! And no matter how much Water you drink a day if you have caffine you will pee it all out and then you could have a problem w/ Dehydration. This is a medical fact!!

I thought I read something recently that says caffine may not be as strong a diuretic as once thought?

For me, it doesn't seem to promote hunger, or maybe I've just built up a huge tolerance. Living near Seattle will do that for you. :faint:

I certainly will not give up coffee, nor did I give up the cream I put in it! I only drink 2 cups a day so if that is a big deal so be it. Don't mess with my coffee. I did give up Starbucks, but that's as far as I go. I now do my own Starbucks at home with my latte machine.:success1:

My doctor is okay with caffeine - just can't have carbonated beverages!!! Day two of my pre-op and I am missing diet coke more than anything!

I'm missing diet coke too! I'm seven days post-op and I'd give my right shoulder (freakin hurts anyhow) for a diet soda!!

My doctor doesn't have a problem with caffein. I have one cup of caffeinated a day and then switch to decaf. I also take it black with Splendra.

I agree coffee drinks with lots of cream and sugar are problematic.

I gave up the diet cokes (former bigtime addict) and when I tried them months later I couldnt believe how bad they tasted! I havent had one in more than two years...once in a while I will have a sip of my husbands and hey still taste awful! Weird...any carbonation is doable but uncomfortable for me...I do drink coffee in the morning and have no trouble with it nor did my doc advise against it.

Thank you!!!! This was a big deal for me and I was not so sure I could give up my morning coffee!!! I do not plan on giving it up and I drink it black so I am not worried there. I never found it to cause me to have an increased appitite.