Surgey date is 2/22. A little nervous. I am doing a 2 week pre op diet-Nutrimed. WHich is not bad at all. Everything tastes pretty good except the strawberry shakes. Lost 8lbs since my dr appt 2/1.

Anyway I have a few questions:

Can you have caffeine after banding?

I know they say no diet sodas because of the carbonation. But not sure if you can have drinks with caffeine in them.

I heard at a local support group that it is believed that caffine may lead to band erosion.

My nurse said so caffiene for about three months after banding due to its dehydrating factor.

I am an avid Iced tea drinker--have to have it every morning, so I asked my doc and he said it was absolutely fine--thank God!!

I drink coffee every day...my nutritionist said there was no problems with it. Mind you I only have about 1-2 cups a day with skim milk and artificial sweetener. I go by what they told me that it's ok...just no carbonated beverages.

I drink coffee every day! No problem here!