How long did you guys wait to start drinking coffee???? My morning feels so empty without it! Saturday will be my 3rd week anniversary.

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I was told to wait 2 weeks by my surgeon!

I didn't really crave it at all, but I did miss it. I am 9 1/2 weeks and just this past week I started having a Dunkin Donuts iced coffee every day. I have a medium with skim milk and splenda. That is my new "treat". I did have a cup of hot coffee before I started with the iced coffee. It was fine - didn't bother me at all, but didn't quite taste as good as I remember.

I waited 3 months before going back to regular coffee. And sshh, don't tell my surgeon or dietician, but I started drinking Chike protein shakes (with real caffeine) almost immediately after surgery - and adding instant coffee granules to them as well. So far neither one seems to have hurt me!

I had no restrictions on coffee other than keeping it clear for the first week. I waited at least a week but I had no interest in at that point and I can't drink it without creamer. It took a few weeks to get back up to drinking it regularly because it didn't sit well at first. It initially gave me some heartburn but once the swelling went down, I had no problems.

My coffee restriction from day one has been 1 8oz portion a day. I didn't start drinking coffee again however until about 2 weeks ago (6 weeks post op), but only because I wasn't wanting it before then. I had forgotten how great of a morning hello coffee is!!

How long did you guys wait to start drinking coffee???? My morning feels so empty without it! Saturday will be my 3rd week anniversary.

SW:219

CW: 203

I was drinking decaf the day of surgery in postop. ..I have tried the choke coffee Protein before surgery a few days that shake was Awsome! Luvd it..but caffeine they told me was gone for life bc of causing ulcers in stomach. ..I don't want that to happen. .

I had no coffee restrictions except to only have 8 ounces a day. I only do the Chike Coffee protein shakes to the caffeine and protein in one.

I would say I started to have some after my 2-week post op appt and my surgeon said it was ok. I drink it black anyway, so it's not like I added cream or sugar or anything. I find a good cup of coffee or tea actually helps with cravings sometimes too.

I waited 3 months before going back to regular coffee. And sshh, don't tell my surgeon or dietician, but I started drinking Chike protein shakes (with real caffeine) almost immediately after surgery - and adding instant coffee granules to them as well. So far neither one seems to have hurt me!

I have Chike decaf expresso protein drink. Blend it with ice. Just like a frappe. Nice treat and adding protein to boot!

I would have to check my old posts - sooner than I should have (no really), and I was NOT a people person in the mornings either.

No restriction except for clear diet phase. I was actually given coffee with my Breakfast tray the morning after surgery. and since then I use splenda and fat free half and half.