Gday everybody. On the Optifast brochure it says you can't have caffeine. I love my coffee in the morning. Can I have decaffeinated coffee, or is that a no no? Please need help with this.:huggie: :biggrin1: Susannah

If it's just caffeine you must avoid, then sure, decaf coffee is fine. Decaffeinated anything is acceptable.

Caffeine tends to dehydrate your body, and since it's harder to get down a glass of water do to time, it's just not worth taking the time to dehydrate yourself (if that makes sense) I too was a slave to caffeine not with coffee but tea and soda. I had to give up the soda due to carbonation, so I have to have my tea....decaf

Thanks for the tips gals.:biggrin1: I am gonna go loco with no coffee for three weeks.:lost1.5lbs: :biggrin1: Susannah

Hi Susannah.

If you are doing Optifast as a pre-op diet - you might be able to get away with one-two cups a day. My doc said I didn't have to give it up if I kept it under two cups.

This was great news for a caffeine junky...

Of course, you should always follow YOUR doc's instructions if you can.

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Thanks Rene. You have just made my day.:biggrin1: Susannah

I also have to do optifast and there were several people in my meeting (we have to take two classes pre surgery) who had questions about coffee. Basically the nurse said it is better to try and ween yourself off of it now because after the surgery you really shouldn't have any for a least 3 months since it dehydrates you and you are just getting used to your small stomach. It is much better to have water and you need to make sure you can get enough water down before adding something that dehydrates you.