I'm in Seattle...I need my coffee...

[Seahawkgirl 129]

I'm getting sleeved on Monday. My NUT made me promise that my last cup of coffee will be tomorrow morning. I'm sure there are things I should be more focused on, but I am honestly worrying about giving up coffee. How does everyone's DR handle coffee? Have you started drinking it again? Decaf or the real deal?

[Babbs 14,680]

I've seen programs vary. Me? I've been drinking caffinated coffee since a month post surgery. Two cups a day. And sometimes an iced sugar free almond milk Carmelizer from Dutch Bros for a treat

Oh, I'm 13 months out and below goal. I've been strict to my program except the caffine. It just was something I wasn't willing to give up. Right or wrong

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

The concern is because coffee can sometimes cause additional stomach acid. This is a very big deal since painful acid is not only painful, it can lead to ulcers. coffee & caffeine is one of those things that different programs will give you varying replies on. Some allow, some don't some allow after 6 weeks, etc... Follow YOUR doctor's orders. It may be hard, but your health is worth the restraint.

I was allowed Decaf only until 6 weeks. I hate decaf, but I went with it. I now enjoy an occasional cup with no problems.

[Seahawkgirl 129]

@@Babbs I love Dutch Bros! We don't have it here but my grown up daughter lives in Corvallis and it's always a treat when we visit.

@@BLERDgirl great point about the acid.

Ok, a month...six weeks...I can do that!

[OKCPirate 5,323]

@@Seahawkgirl - I got rid of soft drinks, weaned off of coffee, switched over to tea. I used 5 hour energy to help with caffeine free fog during the 6 week no coffee period. Now I drink coffee with Protein powder and stevia.

[Margie122 845]

Seahawkgirl - I drank 3-4 cups of coffee every day. I gave it up a few months pre-surgery and I could probably have it now, but I like it with full fat cream and sugar, so I'm going to pass. Because it is getting cold here (I live in Boston - no hating!) I wanted to be able to drink something hot....I missed it....so I started drinking Decaf tea with a little milk. It satisfies my need to drink something hot, etc.

I totally understand why you would want to drink coffee though....I ADORE the smell....but I don't adore the extra calories!

[Seahawkgirl 129]

@@OKCPirate - great idea to add Protein powder to coffee!

@@Margie122 - I'll give you a pass because my nephews live in Boston . I dont use sugar and just a splash of cream, so I'm ok on calories. I do like tea, I'll have to find some fun choices to tide me over!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I too now drink my coffee with vanilla Protein Powder instead of cream.

[CJ Porter 93]

My doc says no caffeinated coffee for 6 months post surgery. In addition to the stomach acid, caffeine can be dehydrating and you need to drink more Water.

I'm doing some Decaf now when I'm really craving it. I only take a splash of cream, so, it's not a big deal. But I miss real coffee.< /p>

CJ

[libby43 136]

My nut said 3 weeks after surgery. I use sweet in low and a dash of fair life milk. But I don't drink much coffee.< /p>

[shellyd67 198]

I loved nothing more than my morning cup of coffee pre-op.

I lost the taste completely for coffee post-op. Go figure ? ☕️☕️

I drink Decaf hot tea with Splenda and a splash 1% milk.