CAFFIENE HELP!

[LOSINGLOOSEY 20]

Prior to surgery, I gave up my coffee and iced tea (the good stuff with the caffiene) and now, I'm three weeks post op....can I have my iced tea again?

I asked my coordinator - who said yes - but, I think she thought I was talking about Decaf iced tea...

[ElyQuint 446]

I'm struggling with the same. I want coffee so bad today and I'm four weeks out. My spouse wants me to wait until the dr says ok but...

[BADB0Y 26]

As with the rest of our diets, it's doctor and/or facility specific. Mine is completely fine with me having unsweet tea, but my program coordinator says no.

I listen to the person I let cut me. LoL

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Caffeine will dehydrate you. (It will also stimulate a big poo...friendly warning!). Wait until you are getting your fluids in regularly and until your potty habits are regular.

[No game 14,436]

As I sit here drinking my half regular half Decaf morning cup of joe..

I say wait and talk to your surgeon about it.

I took up drinking it again (though only half strength) but I waited months!

I also know that it's risky, dehydration and I went to a support meeting recently and talked to a woman that developed an ulcer (painful) and coffee might have been a contributing factor..

[Laura9643 22]

I am approaching 15 days post op and my Nutritionist said I could have Chike iced coffee mix with milk if I limit it to one a day... And that was starting at ten full liquid stage day 8. That's 20 grams of Protein with 2 espresso shots. I was pretty surprised but am going to limit it to a "treat" here and there. It went down fine (sipped it for 2 hours while at work) and i didn't have an upset tummy. Every program is different...that is for sure!

[altzma 4]

Four weeks post op and my doctor said I could have regular coffee and tea.