5 days post op im tired of broths can I have a coffee but its not decaf with a little 2percent milk and some sugar in the raw

Edited March 9, 201412 yr by lyndsay72082

not a very good idea so early on. as a general rule coffee is off limits for the first two months and sugar is a big no-no forever. But only your doctorcan give you answers particular to you in these matters

I had surgery on 2/25 - still on liquids also - I have coffee - use sugar free creamer - no problems with it.

none for me yet, too busy getting protein and water in

What is wrong with decaf coffee? Why can we drink tea with sugar substitute but not coffee?

I have been drinking my daily cup of coffee since day five. I think it is fine

I am 4 months post op and have not had coffee yet since it was on my nono list for.6.months per my surgeon. Coffee is a dieuretic and pushes the water out of your body so I recommend that you also drink another glass of water. Caffeine stimulates appetite and will tell you that you are hungry when maybe you are not. Be careful-very small amounts maybe go heavy on the milk? I do sugar in the raw in tea so I have fully swapped to tea in the AM if I need a caffeine lift. Good luck!

ask your doctor

I have been drinking decaf coffee since 2 wks. before my surgery with sugar-free coffee creamer. I don't use sugar but we are allowed to use truvia or stevia, also Crystal lite has splenda in it, so it is allowed by my doctor. I'm 2-12 months out and will ask my surgeon when I see him next week when I can go back to caffeinated coffee...I do miss it.

Please let us know what your doc says. I am curious. I get caffeine headaches so I think I'm going to just have a tiny cup of coffee anyway. I only drink 2 sips anyway and I'm full.

My surgeon didn't have any restrictions with coffee. It was actually on the list for the week of Clear liquids. after 2 or 3 days I had a cup every morning. I drank it black with spleda til the full liquid period started and then used fat free half and half. With the fat free half and half you need to measure and track the calories and include them in your daily intake.

Also, ----->> NO SUGAR<<----- none, zero, zilch. From here on out you really need to be avoiding all added sugar. Use a substitute. Once your use to it, sugar wont be missed.

You'll find that each doctor seems to have different advice regarding coffee, among other things. I was given clearance to drink decaf coffee right away and regular coffee at 5 weeks.

I was able to have decaf coffee right away. Each doctor is different maybe you call your doctors nurse and ask.

I was told no caffeine until 2 months post op. However, my NUT told me decaf was okay after week 2.