Can someone refresh my memory as to why we are not allowed caffeine containing drinks.

Caffeine can cause dehydration

I drink one cup of coffee every morning. Right after surgery I stopped for a while, but started up again after 6 weeks or so. I don't drink soda or anything else with caffeine other than my one cup. I haven't had any issues.

It is a diuretic so cab dehydrate. Also an irritant, so beginning stages of recovery means it can bother your healing stomach.

That said, I have a cup of coffee every now & then, but mostly stick to decaf. I am 6 months out & my doc says typically none before this.

I was allowed starting at 3 weeks out.

The dehydrating effects is the reason. It's really hard to stay hydrated after surgery.

You can have caffeine, just in moderation and with plenty of Water.

According to my surgeon, Caffeine restricts blood vessels and can interfere with healing from surgery.

When I saw my NUT for my 3 month post-op visit, she said that new guidelines had just been published and said that 16 ounces a day of caffeine is now allowed. I don't drink coffee every day but it's nice to have a cup on a cold rainy morning and not worry about it. Bubbles are still out though, so no soda with caffeine.