My surgeon cleared me for normal food and things are going pretty well. I'm just curious what your take is on Starbucks. I can live without it, but the reality is it's the destination of choice for many of my friends and colleagues. Do you stay clear of Starbucks, or is there a drink or two that are ok now and then? Thoughts?

Larry

Skim milk sugar free vanilla steamer. Protein and tastes like a treat! No need for the Rice Krispie treats I always bought

Nonfat grande earl grey tea latte with sugar free vanilla syrup. 70 calories. I have one every weekday morning since I started the new job in October.

It's my indulgence, definitely.

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on my Starbucks dilemna. Lots of excellent options here for those occasional visits. it helps me to plan ahead. I know it won't take long before I'm asked to join someone at Starbucks. It feels good to know there are options.

Like many of you, I had to quit caffeine prior to surgery. That was less than fun, but I'm amazed how much better I feel. I'd like to stay off. I'm thinking a decaf tea with skim milk and Splenda might just do the trick.

Hi, I am about 6 weeks out from surgery, and I must say that while I have been very very good with my food intake, I have had Starbucks or coffee shop drinks a few times a week for the last several weeks. I do have skinny lattes, but I often order a grande, and it takes me well over an hour to finish it. I feel like that is some milk Protein intake, and it goes down so easily, with no side effects, that I don't intend to give it up. I often have that as lunch. Maybe this is bad, but it is my only caffeine intake for the day, and I am not giving it up!! I have resisted the pumpkin spice or gingerbread lattes, because the 300+ calorie count is just too much to think about (oh how I used to down those before surgery !!).

I am down almost 30 lbs... so happy with my sleeve!