I've been off coffee (and caffeine in general) since about a week before my surgery. But now I'm going back to work. I start work at 430AM. I never really got a clear understanding of the role of coffee and other types of caffeine post-Sleeve. Any thoughts?

Several things:

Caffeine increases acid and appetite and is a diuretic, meaning you need even more Water to counteract it.

coffee itself increases acid.

I stayed away during my losing phase. Now I have decaf with cream a couple times a week and caffeine on occasion.

Edited April 27, 201412 yr by NMJG

My surgeon never said NO coffee. He is ok with 1-2 cups per day, as long as it's not full of sugar and fat. I am 4 and a half months out and drink coffee pretty regularly. You wanna wait until your tiny tummy is healed though, because coffee is pretty acidic and can cause heartburn and/or ulcers. Talk to your surgeon!

We drink coffee without any problem whatsoever but everyone has to make their own decision. It does not bother us at all.

My surgeon said only decaf coffee and tea and only 16 oz per day

This is a question that you will hear many different answers to. The different surgeons tend to answer it differently. I will tell you from my personal experience that i started drinking coffee the day after surgery in the hospital and i do mean real coffee not decaf, and have drank it every day since. I have not had any problems with it in any way shape or form. I do drink a lot of water( usually 128 oz a day not including the coffee itself, or Protein shakes). This does not mean it will be true for everyone, as everyone is different, just my personal experience. Good Luck.

Caffeine increases acid and appetite and is a diuretic

@@menjaz

good answer/comments from@@NMJG (what a smart cookie )

oh no did someone say cookie

my doc said if i have no prob/side effects from coffee - go for it, so i do

the "hotness" keeps my tummy more full and happy

you should/need to drink more Water when you have coffee

57 lb weight loss!!!!

OMG you are doing great

keep up the good job

raising a cup of coffee to your health

no sugar needed - you are already sweet enough

kathy

congrat

Edited April 27, 201412 yr by proudgrammy

I stick with the tea. coffee gives me debilitating heart burn.