Coffee?

[kimmerzj29 52]

Hi I'm 2 weeks post op, am I allowed to drink coffee? I could swear my dr said I can have anything I want besides pop, anyone know?

[JamieLogical 8,684]

I wasn't allowed coffee until 30 days post op and then I had to make sure to mix it with a fair amount of cream to tone it down a bit.

[marbelvsg 132]

I am not allowed coffee until week 6. At that point, I am allowed one 6 ounce cup per day. My doctor said that caffeine is a diuretic and, since we are already working so hard to stay hydrated, it is counterproductive.

[JamieLogical 8,684]

@@marbelvsg You should read this:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/01/13/262175623/coffee-myth-busting-cup-of-joe-may-help-hydration-and-memory

Even the mayo Clinic says that caffeine does not cause dehydration and caffeinated fluids can contribute to your daily Fluid intake:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/caffeinated-drinks/faq-20057965

Edited March 6, 2015 by JamieLogical

[mommyoftwogirls 75]

I was allowed coffee 2 weeks after surgery. No more than 2 cups a day. I have coffee for Breakfast with Protein Powder, fat free, sugar free flavored Creamer, and stevia.

[txfirefly979 21]

I just had my final pre-op appt and my surgeon said it was okay to drink (he didnt even specify waiting although I think with the acid I will want to!)... which of course completely contradicted what the psych said just 3 days earlier.

I'm not worried about the diuretic effect (since I'm already drinking 2 cups a day... doesnt really seem to have an effect on me)... its more the acid that I'm concerned will disagree with my new sleeve

[Bruce Peter 39]

I'm allowed Decaf after one week

[theskinnyone 22]

Dr. Told me no coffee 6-8 wks????

[wright616 84]

I asked my NUT this week and she said that I am not allowed any Decaf coffee until I am eating 1000 calories - don't think this will ever happen.

[joatsaint 2,814]

Every NUT and doc has their own set of guidelines. And every patient has different tolerances to food and drink. I was told to stay away from caffeine for the 1st month, as it can irritate the sleeve staple line.

When I did start drinking coffee again, I took it very slow. My 1st cup, I took a sip - about a teaspoon full, waited 5 minutes and took another teaspoon sized sip, waited 5 minutes. I know from experience that if I'm going to have a negative reaction to food or drink, it's going to happen in that 10 minute window.

[JamieLogical 8,684]

I asked my NUT this week and she said that I am not allowed any Decaf coffee until I am eating 1000 calories - don't think this will ever happen.

Ha! I had to work pretty hard at it, but I'm finally up over 1000 calories most days now. I wanted to do more intense workouts and there was no way I was going to be able to pull that off without getting in more calories.

[kimmerzj29 52]

Thank you everyone for the input!!!! I think I'm going to hold off on drinking if for now and ask my doc when I see him next, just to be sure!!

[MichiganChic 3,262]

My doc doesn't want his patients to have coffee for about 4-6 months. I told them up front I wouldn't comply with that rule, so they cleared me at 6 weeks. I had strict instructions to avoid my Iron and Calcium at the same time as coffee. Now I don't need calcium or iron, so I tend to drink 3-4 cups daily. Just finished one

[Kindle 8,667]

I weaned myself off caffeine prior to surgery. Doctor didn't order it, I just did. Postop I drank a lot of Decaf herbal tea. Every time I tried coffee, my tummy would hurt and I would have to take Rolaids or maaloxx. Around 4-5 months I Was finally able to tolerate it in small quantities. Now I drink it like gang busters....at least 1 large travel mug (20oz) daily and sometimes 2 mugs. I never missed the caffeine so I just stuck with decaf. I've got a Keurig so there's dozens of decaf varieties to choose from. I still drink the decaf herbal teas, too...esp at bedtime, so there are some days 50+ oz of my fluids come from coffee and tea. I would be one wired chick if it wasn't decaf! But If I'm on the road and the only decent coffee available is caffeinated, I will drink it.

Edited March 7, 2015 by Kindle

[jaxsee 6]

I was allowed to drink coffee while I was in the hospital. Of course fat free milk and sugar substitute.