When did you start drinking coffee?

I allow myself 4oz of black hazelnut caffeinated coffee per day since 30 days post surgery. I then must drink an extra 16 ounces of Water because of my indulgence.

Can I ask why? Not that the extra 16 oz. of water isn't great no matter what, but why does it have to be a trade-off for your coffee?

According to my Nut, I'm not allowed caffeine. It may act as a diuretic and hinder my daily fluid intake. So, just in case it's true, I drink an extra 16 ounces of water, on top of the 64++++ ounces I already drink. <--- my own little head game I suppose.

According to my Nut, I'm not allowed caffeine. It may act as a diuretic and hinder my daily fluid intake. So, just in case it's true, I drink an extra 16 ounces of Water, on top of the 64++++ ounces I already drink. <--- my own little head game I suppose.

Well, according the the Mayo Clinic and MANY studies a quick Google search will turn up, caffeinated beverages do count toward your daily Fluid intake and don't cause fluid loss:

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

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

According to my Nut, I'm not allowed caffeine. It may act as a diuretic and hinder my daily fluid intake. So, just in case it's true, I drink an extra 16 ounces of Water, on top of the 64++++ ounces I already drink. <--- my own little head game I suppose.

Well, according the the Mayo Clinic and MANY studies a quick Google search will turn up, caffeinated beverages do count toward your daily Fluid intake and don't cause fluid loss:

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

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

Well, how about that, I've been drinking extra water for no good reason. ha

Started drinking coffee about two months out and I'm really bad with it...I drinks two cups a day sometimes. Now that I saw this post, I feel like a cup right now. LoL. But has not bothered me one bit.

Well, how about that, I've been drinking extra Water for no good reason. ha

Heh! Well there's definitely no harm in drinking more water every day! I would say if you are fitting it in now, keep it up!

I am a week out & I had a very small cup this morning. No ill effects that I can tell. I am going to talk to my Nut about it.

I've been sticking to decaf per my guidelines. My surgeon did say caffeine is an appetite stimulant and that's why he doesn't want patients to drink it. However when I go back to work I'll try a small amount, because I'll need it, but not being able to have creamer may make it easier to give up. Iced Tea sounds good too.

I switched to decaf just to be safe. My Nut hasn't got back to me. Since surgery my favourite thing to drink is decaf ice tea with truvia. Waters with flavors added, mio, crystal light, and everything else seems to have an aftertaste that I didn't notice because surgery. I hope this changes because even my favourite bottled water, Deer park spring water has an aftertaste now. It taste like minerals now instead of plain water. I'm not sure why my tastebuds are so different now. I heard that you may not like things you liked before but I thought that was due to the way it made our new stomach feel.

@@NewgirlfromMd

I noticed that mineral taste in Water also. I just kept drinking it though, and I don't taste it anymore. That is pretty odd, lol.

I had my first cup 3 weeks out. I have had one cup each morning since and in addition to my coffee I add a little cream and a scoop of GENEPRO unflavored Protein powder to it. Lasts me a couple hours and then I usually am ready for like a hard boiled egg or yogurt by like 9:30-10 am. And have already gotten in 30 g of protein.

I started drinking coffee about 2 mos. post-op. I love my coffee but have found it to interfere because drinking it fills me then dehydrates me. When I drink only water I seem to lose more consistently. But I still always crave my coffee...:-D

I'm 3 months out and have been drinking it daily since week 3 without an issue...everyone is different though.

Edited April 11, 201511 yr by Big_Mama