I am 8 months out tomorrow and I was just wondering what all of you are doing regarding coffee. I didn't drink any for the longest time, but the last couple months I started up again. Full caffeine, one a day (sometimes 2 depending on the day!) I usually have a nonfat, sugar free latte to cut the calories, but then I'm still getting some Protein with it.

What have you all been told about drinking coffee after surgery??

Thanks!

I'm only 3 weeks post op, so take my reply with a grain of salt. My surgeon said it's fine to have a cup a day, but to remember that anything caffeinated doesn't count toward my minimum liquid requirements for the day.

I don't really need the caffeine, so I've been having a cup of decaf daily with 1/2 of Premiere Protein shake in it. It tastes good and helps me with my protein intake.

I've been having 2-3 cups of black coffee a day since a few months out of surgery. So far all has been good. I do count it towards my liquid requirements (scientific studies show that it will not dehydrate you, so why wouldn't I?). And I am not dehydrated at all and am doing great.

I am back to normal in regards to coffee. I also will sometimes have Javapro Protein powder. As long as I get my 64+ oz of Water in a day, I don't have any side effects.

Oh, and normal for me is one in the morning and one in the evening with French vanilla soy creamer.

I've been having 2-3 cups of black coffee a day since a few months out of surgery. So far all has been good. I do count it towards my liquid requirements (scientific studies show that it will not dehydrate you, so why wouldn't I?). And I am not dehydrated at all and am doing great.

I don't really feel like it dehydrates me, but my surgeon said not to count it, so I'm not. I figure, extra liquids will only be a good thing for me anyway. )

I've been drinking 2 cups a day since about 3 weeks post surgery.

I drink 2 cups every day, and have since a few weeks post op. I use some sugar free flavoring and a packet of Stevia in it. I drink tea pretty often too.

I was told I could have up to 16oz immediately. My nutritionist recommended unflavored protein powder mixed with iced coffee. I've had a couple of small cups so far.

I was mainly concerned with the caffeine and the impact on the stomach, etc. My surgeon said no caffeine at all because it is hard on the lining of your stomach and can cause ulcers. But if I'm not drinking alcohol or eating sugar, I need one vice, right?? Since I haven't worried about my sleeve lately, I thought I'd be concerned about the caffeine damaging it somehow!