How much coffee do you drink in a day ?

I'd really like to drink a nice cup of coffee each day, but I haven't because the bariatric coordinator with whom I worked advised against caffeine. I tried one cup of decaf and strongly disliked it. I even tried a packet of Stevia in it, but that didn't help much at all.

I used to drink a nice 8-10oz of medium to dark roast with two tsp of sugar (the real stuff). I'm only 3 weeks out (yesterday), so I'm not willing to push anything. I'll continue to follow the surgeon's guidelines but I'm really hoping he says I can go back to that regular morning routine. I'm not interested in going back to my old fat tub of goo ways but there are a couple of things (like this) that I'd like to return to, if allowed.

Now Starbucks Frappuccinos...those I'm going to miss forever. I know they're not going to be approved, but I do miss my weekly venti mocha frappuccino without whip every so often (quit those a couple of months pre-surgery). Caramel Macchiatos as well.

I've read in other threads that some people like the Chike or Click brands of Protein coffee. I'm hesitant to drop $20-35 on the tubs of these without know if I'll like them. I'm going to start scouring local businesses to see if anyone carries individual packets to try. Obviously, just because they're called "protein coffees" doesn't mean my surgeon will approve them. One more thing to add to my list for my next visit (March).

edit: I visited the Click website (www.drinkclick.com) and they have a sampler thing for a little over $5 (3 flavors and comes with $5 off a tub purchase which is good if I like it), but they're sold out until 2/20.

Edited February 4, 201511 yr by mhuntoon

Even though I love it, I'm going to stay off caffeine. It was hard enough to quit. My favorite was the sugar-fat-bomb called a Turtle Mocha from Caribou coffee. it was topped with whipped cream, caramel AND snickers bits! Talk about emotional eating... Turtle Mocha = Love! lol

Like others here, my nut says no coffee (regular or decaf, as both are acidic). I'm better off just saying no to the bean. :-)