Hi All-

Just in the early exploration stages right now, and as you can see from my username, I'm a coffee person.

I want to know what kind of experiences VSG'ers have had with coffee after the procedure. I'm in the coffee business, so not drinking it is out of the question. I generally drink 3-4 120z cups a day. Usually 2 of them black, and 2 with half/half. I really don't drink milk drinks like lattes, mochas, etc.

I kinda HAVE to drink it for tasting and roast quality control..

Thanks in advance, J.

Yes, you can still drink coffee. You may experience some burning sensations the first couple of times you drink it but you will soon get over it.

On a side note, the first time I drank alcohol after the sleeve, about month 5, I had this horrible burning sensation. I thought I really messed up. But it was fine. I'm only a social drinker but am fine with it now.

Each Surgeon is different in many different subjects. As for coffee mine said no coffee or tea for the first 2 months after surgery due to it being hard on the new tummy while it is healing and coffee causes dehydration. After week 8 I am able to drink coffee again. It really depends on who you have as a surgeon. Mine also says NO Snacking only 3 meals a day.

mine says 1 12oz cup a day

I have drunk coffee since about a month out; no problems with it at all.

I was allowed coffee both pre and post op, just no sugar or cream. Now I can have skim or 1% milk with it.

My surgeons team said I can have decaf in the hospital (with no cream or sugar)

I drink 1 or 2 cups a day, starting about a month post op. I use 2% Fairlife milk and sugar-free Torani syrups. No problems so far!