Please be honest...

[Cbluewinds 67]

Lots of different views but for the most part it has to do with the fact that it can act as a diuretic and keeping hydrated in the beginning is essential. Also' date=' it can cause acid relfux. That is my understanding.[/quote']

Thank you.

[takingbackcontrol 137]

What does anyone think of Lipton green tea (diet citrus) in the bottles? I'm addicted to it and that would be really hard to give up.

My surgeon really stresses icing up the 2 C's-- carbonation and caffeine.

[DanaMomto3 145]

My NUT said caffeinated coffee is fine. I have been drinking it every day since I was 3 weeks post op. Heaven!

[TexasMiss 314]

I haven't tried coffee but had reg tea. It makes my sleeve feel weird for just a sec after I drink it and then it's ok....kinda weird feeling. I attribute it to the caffeine cause it's the only time it does it.

[Mastiff_mama 171]

Does anyone still drink caffeinated coffee?

I do, when I want one... About 3 a week and an occasional glass if iced tea

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

I do caffeine everyday. Americano with sugar free Torani Syrup. No carbs, very few calories

[Mastiff_mama 171]

I do caffeine everyday. Americano with sugar free Torani Syrup. No carbs' date=' very few calories [/quote']

I do something similar, but add some unflavored Protein powder. I've noticed if I let it cool, add the Protein, let it set for a while and heat it back up, I can NOT taste the protein at all. It takes a few mins for the protein to take on the flavor if the coffee

[MrsG 329]

Me too! Didnt for the first month per dr orders but after that she said its fine!

And PS with the occasional Constipation, my coffee works wonders for that!

[LifetimeLoser 208]

yep i drop a packet of starbucks via in with my Protein Shake before I hit the gym. My NUT actually recommended coffee to help with my Constipation.< /p>

[newat52 1,612]

I'm telling you, the coffee made a big difference for the bowels.

Makes me happy inside and out! :)

[fancynancy 39]

I make a Protein Shake out of a mocha espresso Protein powder! Blend ice, milk and powder. Tastes like Starbucks frappicino and has 17 grams of protein. Same caffeine as a grande coffee. Love it on my morning commute!

[newat52 1,612]

I make a Protein shake out of a mocha espresso Protein powder! Blend ice, milk and powder. Tastes like Starbucks frappicino and has 17 grams of protein. Same caffeine as a grande coffee. Love it on my morning commute!

I also make a Mocha out of chocolate Protein Powder and throw the rest of my cup of coffee that I don't drink add a little skim milk and my oh my it's good!

[TexasMiss 314]

I'm really going to have to try that but I live alone and never make coffee for just me. I've never had instant coffee...wonder how it tastes? Will it dissolve in cold Water? Hmmm...

[makemyownluck 785]

I had it on my diet diary every time I saw my NUT and she never told me to curb it. I agree with other posters that it will depend on how you tolerate it after surgery. Just like anything else, if you can tolerate it, then have it. You won't be able to drink as much as pre-op anyway.

I think the biggest concern within a month of surgery is that you don't want to drink a diuretic during that time since getting your fluids in is hard enough right after surgery.

I do still plan to drink coffee, but I'll switch to Decaf for a month after surgery, then half caf, then back to regular, as I can tolerate.

[NORCALRN 60]

one cup with ff milk, one splenda. as with my liquids...it often comes right back up, but i am so use to vomitting, its worth it. my fluids come from flushing my J tube mostly. and i have had a sip or two of a blended, yummy cold coffee drink. i am 7 months out.