I've been a coffee drinker for almost 30 years. When I was in my 20's, I easily drank 5 cups per day. In my 30's, I committed to 2 cups per day maximum. I also drink a strong cup. A weak cup of coffee to me is like drinking Water. In the past month, I have been working on 1 cup per day and that alone is difficult. My surgery is in about 3 weeks. How on earth am I going to give up coffee ? I love my coffee. Not to mention, it's what keeps me "regular." I'm afraid if I stop cold turkey for surgery, not only will I be constipated naturally due to surgery, but also because I'm not having what my body is used to. Here I am concerned about my coffee, and not my pre-op diet.

I would appreciate any advice from my fellow serious coffee drinkers !

I am a serious coffee drinker. My doctor said I could have coffee. I just need to buy decaf. Of course I drink mine black so there are no issues with sugar or creamers.

You won't have to give it up for long, I went back on it a couple weeks after. In fact, I am heading out soon to get a grande something!

Just like @, I only gave it up for a couple weeks. I'm like you. I have to have my coffee! I weaned off slowly before surgery and by surgery time you're on pain meds anyway, so any headache from withdrawal you may have you don't notice

Now I limit myself to 2 cups a day. No more, no less.

I like that click protein shake. You can get decaf or regular. Its good mixed with milk

Everyone responds to the surgery differently, and you may or may not be able to tolerate coffee right after surgery. I was told to stay away from caffeine for the 1st month. Unfortunately, Frankensleeve would tolerate almost nothing for that month. Most of my meals centered around Crystal Light lemonade and re-fried Beans. I took a sip of coffee here and there, and paid attention to how Frankensleeve reacted. At the end of the 1st month, I was able to drink coffee again, but not much, for months, I was only able to hold a sip or two every 30 minutes. Now I'm back up to 4 cups a day.

I've been a coffee drinker for almost 30 years. When I was in my 20's, I easily drank 5 cups per day. In my 30's, I committed to 2 cups per day maximum. I also drink a strong cup. A weak cup of coffee to me is like drinking Water. In the past month, I have been working on 1 cup per day and that alone is difficult. My surgery is in about 3 weeks. How on earth am I going to give up coffee ? I love my coffee. Not to mention, it's what keeps me "regular." I'm afraid if I stop cold turkey for surgery, not only will I be constipated naturally due to surgery, but also because I'm not having what my body is used to. Here I am concerned about my coffee, and not my pre-op diet.

I would appreciate any advice from my fellow serious coffee drinkers !

I too gave it up for a little over a month. I love the hazelnut black only.

This post makes me very happy Did you drink coffee all the way up to your surgery or stop during your pre-op?

You won't have to give it up for long, I went back on it a couple weeks after. In fact, I am heading out soon to get a grande something!

I think this will be my plan. Thank you. I'm feeling a bit more positive about it now.

Just like @, I only gave it up for a couple weeks. I'm like you. I have to have my coffee! I weaned off slowly before surgery and by surgery time you're on pain meds anyway, so any headache from withdrawal you may have you don't notice

Now I limit myself to 2 cups a day. No more, no less.

I like that click protein shake. You can get decaf or regular. Its good mixed with milk

I had never heard of Click Protein Shake until now. I checked it out on Amazon. Looks good ! I am wondering, since the caffeine is mixed with the protein shake if it will be better on my stomach...

Everyone responds to the surgery differently, and you may or may not be able to tolerate coffee right after surgery. I was told to stay away from caffeine for the 1st month. Unfortunately, Frankensleeve would tolerate almost nothing for that month. Most of my meals centered around Crystal Light lemonade and re-fried Beans. I took a sip of coffee here and there, and paid attention to how Frankensleeve reacted. At the end of the 1st month, I was able to drink coffee again, but not much, for months, I was only able to hold a sip or two every 30 minutes. Now I'm back up to 4 cups a day.

I've been a coffee drinker for almost 30 years. When I was in my 20's, I easily drank 5 cups per day. In my 30's, I committed to 2 cups per day maximum. I also drink a strong cup. A weak cup of coffee to me is like drinking Water. In the past month, I have been working on 1 cup per day and that alone is difficult. My surgery is in about 3 weeks. How on earth am I going to give up coffee ? I love my coffee. Not to mention, it's what keeps me "regular." I'm afraid if I stop cold turkey for surgery, not only will I be constipated naturally due to surgery, but also because I'm not having what my body is used to. Here I am concerned about my coffee, and not my pre-op diet.

I would appreciate any advice from my fellow serious coffee drinkers !

Frankensleeve - lol !

Interesting, so its possible it may not even be an issue as my stomach may reject it...

In reading the posts, I think I will look into Click Protein shake just in case following surgery as Soapandcandlequeen posted above.

Thank you, I appreciate the info

I like that click Protein shake. You can get decaf or regular. Its good mixed with milk

I had never heard of Click Protein Shake until now. I checked it out on Amazon. Looks good ! I am wondering, since the caffeine is mixed with the protein shake if it will be better on my stomach...

Click is OK but my favorite is Chike espresso!! Also for my preop diet I got the iced latte flavor LOL

I loved my coffee before surgery....however, after surgery, my sleeve doesn't seem to like it much anymore. I'm only 5 weeks post-op so I'm hoping sleevie comes to accept an occasional cup as time goes on. I can handle a tsp of instant coffee in my protein shakes, but that's it right now. The good stuff messes with my stomach acid. ????

Does anyone know if the chike comes in decaf? I have not tried it yet but I love coffee flavors

Does anyone know if the chike comes in decaf? I have not tried it yet but I love coffee flavors

All Chike flavors are really good you can try a sample pack https://chikenutrition.com/chike-variety-pack.html I don't think it comes in decaf though.

This post makes me very happy Did you drink coffee all the way up to your surgery or stop during your pre-op?

You won't have to give it up for long, I went back on it a couple weeks after. In fact, I am heading out soon to get a grande something!

I have to be honest and say I drank it up until 2 days before without issue, but that's just me and I was bad on my pre-op diet, I wouldn't suggest it.