I'm a big coffee drinker. I don't enjoy it for the caffeine but for the taste. My two favorite drinks are Sbux VENTI non-fat iced Carmel latte (I know THAT will change...even pre-op, it fills me up!) with an extra shot...again, for the taste not the caffeine. I also love VENTI Chai lattes but I get those non-fat. I could get both tall but what about sugar and dumping? Will getting them both sugar free do the trick? I can also do decaf (although the taste will be nasty) but what's the reason for decaf? And when can I go back to caffeine? I only have one coffee/tea each day and don't do sodas except Sprite Zero.

My surgeon says no too caffeine. He states we can do decaff but doesn't want us drinking coffee or pop. One reason was risk of ulcers and there is other theories out there regarding why no soda. My thought is I will wait a year and I may have an occasional coffee. Not a huge coffee drinker to begin with but every once in awhile I enjoy one.

I have been very happy with decaf post op. I do not want to return to caffeine in any form. It also stimulates appetite and dehydrates the body. The challenge for me is travel. In the US, we have many places that brew wonderful decaf coffees. But outside of the US, it is more challenging to find. So I take my own decaf instant coffee with me.

I also make decaf at home using the cold-brew method. It makes delicious decaf.

That all makes sense. Thank you!

No restrictions for NN

I'm a big coffee drinker. I don't enjoy it for the caffeine but for the taste. My two favorite drinks are Sbux VENTI non-fat iced Carmel latte (I know THAT will change...even pre-op, it fills me up!) with an extra shot...again, for the taste not the caffeine. I also love VENTI Chai lattes but I get those non-fat. I could get both tall but what about sugar and dumping? Will getting them both sugar free do the trick? I can also do decaf (although the taste will be nasty) but what's the reason for decaf? And when can I go back to caffeine? I only have one coffee/tea each day and don't do sodas except Sprite Zero.

No restrictions here. I have a Keurig and am going to just do espresso with splenda. I cannot survive without my coffee and my nutritionist said its all good.