I read somewhere on here, not sure where, that you have to give up coffee prior to surgery. I'm wondering the reason? Is this forever? or just initially? Is it the caffeine? the acidity? both?

Honestly, I will give up just about anything for this, even though I know this one will be hard for me. I'm just wondering the reasons. Thanks!

This is a touchy subject (too). Some believe that coffee (or caffeine actually) should not be consumed post-op. This can be from a few reasons - one being that some believe it can cause ulcers (it probably can). Also - I was told by my NUT that it can also interfere with Calcium and Vitamin absorption. Immediately post-op it could cause dehydration issues as well. Many have resumed coffee drinking post-op - others have given it up completely. If you drink a lot of coffee - I would recommend giving it up (or reducing heavily) pre-op so that you aren't dealing with caffeine withdrawal along with all the other fun stuff happening post-op.

I think most doctors do it because the acidity is tough on the healing, tiny stomach. Don't let anyone tell you it has to do with dehydration, that's a myth (at least for people who are used to coffee, it doesn't have any sort of a dehydrating effect). I think it can also be a big source of liquid calories (terrible idea) unless you drink it black.

It is hard, ngl! I went three months post-op without coffee and then reintegrated it back into my diet. I always drink my coffee black so it doesn't harm my calorie or carb counts for the day. I drink more black coffee than anything else -- I rarely drink just plain water -- and I am happy and healthy and hydrated

It depends on your program. My program allows decaf coffee and tea, but not regular. There is a person in my program who firmly believes his stomal ulcers were caused by his going back to regular coffee. You will hear from others where their program allows it. Ask your doctor and follow his/her advice.

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I had to give up coffee for 30 days post-op, due to the acid being so harsh on my healing stomach. I actually gave it up at the start of my pre-op diet just so i wouldn't be going through withdrawal post-op.

Thanks everyone, makes total sense! Especially during healing.

FOR SOME REASON BOTH TIMES WHEN I HAD SURGERY ( LAPBAND AND REMOVAL) I DIDNT HAVE A CRAVING AT ALL FOR coffee NOT ONE BIT I WAS UPSET CAUSE I LOVE MY COFFEE HEE HEEE I WEENED MYSELF BACK ON LOLOLOL

My biggest concern would be caffeine leaching calcium from your bones.

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I gave it up briefly during my initial post op timeframe.

Then......during a post-op follow up appointment I asked my surgeon if, when and how I could have coffee.

He smiled and said, "Sure, I have two cups a day why can't you?".

I had man-love for that dude at that moment (no homo). Seriously....I damn near broke his hand when we shook hands.

Coffee and have been friends for a long, long time.......and will remain so.

I gave it up briefly during my initial post op timeframe.

Then......during a post-op follow up appointment I asked my surgeon if, when and how I could have coffee.

He smiled and said, "Sure, I have two cups a day why can't you?".

I had man-love for that dude at that moment (no homo). Seriously....I damn near broke his hand when we shook hands.

Coffee and have been friends for a long, long time.......and will remain so.

@@Dub Dub, you crack me up! LOL I would feel the same way.