WHATS THE DEAL WITH CAFFEINE ! Why is it that we cannot have it ? what are the effects on our new stomachs? or ?

Edited December 7, 201411 yr by bajagal101

Caffein was a major contributor to my pre-op reflux. I do not want to go there again.

My nutritionist said the same thing as @@MissMac mentioned. He also said caffeine can increase the hunger feeling.

It is also a diuretic. It can lead to dehydration.

True! I have a new tea obsession Decaf spicy chai tea with 1tbs of half&half ! Delicious!

I got all my caffeine from coffee. I was told to stop. Reason, the acid can cause ulcers. Also it can cause dehydration. That being said, a poster on here from across the pond stated doctors over there don't restrict caffeine and she was given regular coffee BEFORE leaving the hospital after the sleeve surgery. Go figure. I drink decaffeinated now, but it taste like......well, it does nothing for me, but I enjoy the comfort ofa hot cup of fake coffee in my hand.

OK ! I GUESS I WILL HAVE TO STICK TO DECAFF ,BUT I WILL TRY THE CHAI TEA FOR SURE!,,THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONCE...BAJAGAL.

Edited December 7, 201411 yr by bajagal101

if I have tea at all, it is decaf. Green tea tastes like feet.

There was a big thread on this a while back. Most US doctor's cite increased chance of acid reflux, dehydration and the fact that it can be a diuretic as the reason why they discourage it. I was told no caffeine for the first 6 weeks and then it was allowed in moderation. This can be hard on die hard coffee drinkers and even worse on soda addicts. I drink coffee but only once or twice a week if that. Ironically those in the UK aren't given those restrictions. If coffee is your issue, there are loads of tea and drink subs you can try.

ETA: Here's the previous thread on this subject.

Edited December 7, 201411 yr by BLERDgirl

I have 2 cups of coffee every morning. Sometimes I have a cup in the evening too. I still drink all my Water and I rarely ....rarely....have acid reflux. If I do then I take Prilosec. I add a little cream to my coffee too and was told that its perfectly fine and I even get a little Protein with it. My doctor told me that if I have issues with it then cut it out....if I don't then drink on. He said to wait about a month after surgery before I try it. I did...all good. He also said that he has never had a patient that severe issues of any kind because of coffee. I really feel that this is good advise.....you know your body and what makes your stomach ache and what doesn't. Good luck!

There was a big thread on this a while back. Most US doctor's cite increased chance of acid reflux, dehydration and the fact that it can be a diuretic as the reason why they discourage it. I was told no caffeine for the first 6 weeks and then it was allowed in moderation. This can be hard on die hard coffee drinkers and even worse on soda addicts. I drink coffee but only

once or twice a week if that. Ironically those in the UK

aren't given those restrictions. If coffee is your issue,

there are loads of tea and drink subs you can try.

For me nothing will replace real coffee, but I do also like tea.

ETA: Here's the previous thread on this subject.

I've read that caffeine dehydrates us and it is hard enough to get all the Fluid in that we are supposed to so if we do drink coffee or tea we would have to increase our Water intake even more. I was a serious Starbucks drinker, at least 2 a day but now it's just not worth it to me. It's hard enough getting down the water I am supposed to. But I cannot lie, I do indulge in a sip or two some days. Just not Starbucks since it's too expensive to throw away a full cup. Good Luck!

well i am now drinking decaff tea and coffee........oh well!......

Edited December 9, 201411 yr by bajagal101

So everyone whats the BEST tasteing decaff coffee??

Edited December 9, 201411 yr by bajagal101

well i am now drinking decaff tea and coffee........oh well!......

There's no concern with decaf. In fact my nutritionist encouraged die hard coffee drinkers to switch over to decaffeinated coffees and teas.

Obviously everyone's tastes are different but I've got a Keurig, and I like a big cup of the darker roasts.....Barista Prima Italian Roast decaf, Green Mountain coffee Dark Magic decaf, and Tully's French Roast extra bold decaf are what I've got right now. I like the Caribou blend decaf and Newman's own special blend decaf if I'm making a smaller cup. I just ordered a 30 pack variety of decaf K cups from Amazon, so I'll be taste testing some new ones shortly. Twinings makes a decaf chai Kcup, and celestial Seasonings has a Bengal Spice flavor tea bag that is decaf and tastes like chai when you add milk or Premier vanilla Protein. I also really like their Sleepytime vanilla tea bags. camomile tea at bedtime was a godsend in the beginning...it helped soothe my tummy at the end of the day and helped me sleep (I've always had a bit of insomnia)

I think decaf coffee gets a bad rep because there's usually only one option available at restaurants, gas stations, etc and it's not the best quality one...just whatever's cheap and convenient for management to be able to say "yes we have decaf". I seriously couldn't tell the difference between decaf and regular once you get into the higher quality versions.

Edited December 9, 201411 yr by Kindle