^{Just wondering when can we start to drink coffee after surgery?}

noradelgado84,

Depends on your surgeon. I was able to drink decaffeinated coffee a week out with no sugar-used Stevia and fat free 1/2 and 1/2--which does have sugar.

I wasn't cleared for regular coffee for three months. I had given up caffeine for several weeks before surgery and I'm very glad I did.

Welcome to the "loser's" bench!!

Kathleen

Ask your surgeon. Coffee can be very acidic and irritating to your stomach. (Even decaf). I drank a lot of herbal tea postop and tried coffee about a month out but it upset my sleeve. I tried again later and it was OK. After 3-4 months out I've had a big travel mug size every morning. I actually like using Premier protein vanilla for creamer. I switched to decaf before surgery and never bothered to switch back because I haven't missed the caffeine. But I've read about others starting back to regular coffee within a week postop with no problems.

My doctor suggested not going back to caffeinated again. At first I was sad but I have really not missed it. I drink decaf coffee and tea. I am six months post op.

I did accidentally have ice tea about a month ago, and a few sips did not upset my stomach but i got a horrible headache. I think I am going to stay away from the caffeine.

Good luck to you.

I was drinking coffee within the first week post-op. I never had a problem with it. But this is something that will be different from person to person. Spenda and fat free half and half are my choice of toppings.

I will add that darker roast premium coffees like starbucks seem to be easier on my stomach. When I drink cheaper coffees the caffeine and acid seems to have a harsher effect on my system. This may just be me though.