Caffeine

[MichelleTN 169]

My doctor & nurse said it was ok. Anyway to get in my liquids was fine. Except soda.

[Shustar 395]

I know coffee is not on my list but since recent studies have proven it is not a dehydrating beverage and is allowed on many other Dr.'s lists, I used my own judgement and tried it. I am careful about monitoring for acid reflux and alway take my Prilosec. I have had zero problems with it. Sometimes I think you just have to use your own common sense.

[Rogofulm 2,440]

coffee is the one "vice" I have left! One year out and I'm still taking my tummy pills (Protonix or OTC omnaprazole), so the acid doesn't bother my stomach. My personal rule is to not count caffeine drinks as Fluid, so every day I drink 64+ ounces of non-caffeinated beverages - mostly watered-down Crystal Light Decaf iced tea. I will say that after a cup of coffee I feel a bit hungry, so I time my Snacks in order to have them 15-30 minutes after coffee. My other source of added energy is a B-12 supplement. I find that the sub-lingual type makes me jittery, so I take a time-released version, and that helps all day long.

[LisaPunkinHead 187]

My surgeon said no caffeine ever -- even had to sign something that said I understood that. Caffeine is acidic and increases the risk of GI bleed, with in our small tummies would not be a good thing.

[Tazwella 39]

My surgeon said no caffeine ever -- even had to sign something that said I understood that. Caffeine is acidic and increases the risk of GI bleed, with in our small tummies would not be a good thing.

This is what I've been told too. Years ago when I had the beginning of an ulcer, the doctor took me off of caffeine because it's very hard on your stomach.

[Bndtoslv 292]

Why can't we have caffeine? I don't know the true reasoning behind it.. is it gonna hurt me? I have a toddler ....if you catch my drift.... ????

I'm allowed up to 16oz if surgery immediately post op. Had my first today. In fact my nut suggested mixing Protein Powder into iced coffee.

[Elode 8,093]

I drink coffee daily...now. I didn't start until 6 months. Give yourself time to heal if you aren't. It hasn't hurt me yet. Just don't add a bunch of sugar to it or anything. But you already know that

[Alex Brecher 10,496]

T. Whitaker,

Bufflehead’s right – caffeine doesn’t dehydrate you if you keep it to reasonable amounts. (Of course, as a weight loss surgery patient, you could be at higher risk if you are barely meeting your Fluid needs as it is).

One reason I know of for limiting or avoiding caffeine after WLS is its acidity. It can irritate your pouch or sleeve lining. Also, it can trigger acid reflux, especially in lap-band patients.

Another problem – especially for WLS patients – is that caffeine can reduce nutrient absorption, especially Calcium and Iron. Calcium deficiency can harm your bones long term, and Iron deficiency can give you anemia. Both are common after WLS, even without caffeine!

I think the ideal is to avoid caffeine – if you need more energy, it’s best to get more sleep, exercise regularly, and stick to a regular schedule. If that’s impossible because of your family, I’d say minimize the amount you have, and definitely talk to your surgeon if you have any problems tolerating it.

[OKCPirate 5,323]

I started green tea after surgery, didn't do coffee again until 2 months out. But I had a quick surgery, no complications, kept it slow to see what I could tolerate. I don't do cream in coffee, but I have taken to putting half a scoop of GENEPRO in my coffee with stevia and Vietnamese cinnamon.

[yankee2gal2@yahoo.com 22]

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[yankee2gal2@yahoo.com 22]

Caffeine is suppose to be dehydrating

[Nylaj 45]

I was told no to caffeine beverages, but 1 cup of coffee a day is okay.

Talk to your Doctor.

I still haven't had my surgery yet, but I know once I do, I will quit caffeine. I am slowly pushing it out of my life now.

[Menelly 56]

I tried some sugar free sweet tea the other day.

I spent the night feeling as though I was a fire breathing dragon, it caused such bad heartburn. I'm starting to think severe heartburn due to the acidity might be a valid reason.

[pxgabriel 4]

I made a big cup of coffee like 20 ounces at first it was yummy then it just tasted bad. I think I'm just going to give it up.

[kell778 46]

Can you do Decaf?