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

my surgeon and nutritionist have me off coffee and tea decaf or not for 6 months to start. decaf tea and decaf coffee still have caffeine in them. so I will make do.

Well, your bariatric team is partially correct. Yes, "true" teas including black, green, and oolong do contain caffeine, but most herbal teas absolutely do not. The plants they are made from simply do not contain caffeine so the teas are naturally caffeine-free. They do not go through a decaffeination process. And there are dozens of herbal teas to choose from.....Rooibos, camomile, peppermint, blackberry, roasted chicory, sage, lemon balm, ginger, honey bush, and hibiscus, to name a few.

I never drank tea before surgery, but have thoroughly enjoyed discovering the world of herbal teas. So much more variety than coffee.

Edited December 11, 201411 yr by Kindle

I have turned into a decaf tea wh0re

Edited December 11, 201411 yr by bobbyswife

I drink one cup everyday and I'm still losing at least 3 lbs a week.

Does anyone know if you can have Mio Energy? You basically put a couple of squirts in your Water and there is caffeine in it. It tastes like crystal light. I haven't had my surgery yet but am worried about caffeine withdraw. I can live without coffee and understand what it can do to your stomach but if I can get the "fix" from the Mio drink or from Green Tea, I might be able to get through a full day of work.....

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

How did you get the weight tracker sticker

This is so weird..... my profile picture is showing up on other peoples posts.

I drink one cup everyday and I'm still losing at least 3 lbs a week.

It won't impede your weight loss. The concern is that for some it may cause excess stomach acid.

Does anyone know if you can have Mio Energy? You basically put a couple of squirts in your Water and there is caffeine in it. It tastes like crystal light. I haven't had my surgery yet but am worried about caffeine withdraw. I can live without coffee and understand what it can do to your stomach but if I can get the "fix" from the Mio drink or from Green Tea, I might be able to get through a full day of work.....

The issue isn't whether you drink coffee or tea, those are just the most common sources of caffeine. The concern is whether you should have caffeine at all. Check with your doctor to see if he will allow the Mio Energy on your program. it may be an acceptable trade off since you are using it in your water.

I have coffee a couple times a week, that's including the weekly Wednesday 12oz white coffee sugar free white chocolate americano with a splash of almond milk, that helps me get through a mandatory boring 6am meeting at work, and it helps me Go to the bathroom without taking pills

I used to drink constantly before my pre op diet, now it's not as exciting. But I just got a keurig and found some sleepy time tea pods for it too

Edited December 16, 201411 yr by millergirl314

I used to drink 3-4 cups of regular coffee per day, pre-op. I thought, no big deal after surgery. I can still drink coffee. I can't. To experiment, I made regular coffee and drank it. HEARTBURN DELUXE!! So, I made some decaf. No heartburn. I had to prove it to myself.