Hey everyone. I'm very new in this process. I met with my surgeon last week. I have my egd tomorrow. Hopefully the process will be very fast. I'm cash pay and don't have all of the paperwork to deal with.

My quest2is how important is it to cut out caffeine? I had done tone of research myself but I haven't met with my surgeon's nutritionist yet. I am a caffeine fiend. I work 13 hour shifts and thrive on caffeine. I tried to cut out caffeine today and have a horrible headache. Is it really necessary to cut caffeine completely out? What are the benefits?

Any idea put and advice is greatly appreciated.

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I will be having surgery next Monday and I had to cut out caffeine. Is has been rough, but I've been taking Motrin to help with the headaches. The main reason for stopping caffeine is because it is a natural diuretic and can cause dehydration. At least that's what my nutritionist told me.

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@@Della2002 Caffeine is a diuretic so especially during the immediate post-op stage - it's important to limit or cut out caffeine so you don't become dehydrated. Caffeine can also cause ulcers and some say interferes with calcium absorption. Talk to your nutritionist about what they recommend.

I will be having surgery next Monday and I had to cut out caffeine. Is has been rough, but I've been taking Motrin to help with the headaches. The main reason for stopping caffeine is because it is a natural diuretic and can cause dehydration. At least that's what my nutritionist told me.

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I don't think you should be having Motrin with surgery so close. Usually you're not allowed NSAIDS for at least the week before. Check with your surgeon.

I last took Motrin on Monday, and I will not take any more before surgery. I knew that was the last day I could take it. I'm gonna have to try Tylenol if I get anymore headaches before Monday.

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I never gave up caffeine. It was programed into my plan for the very start with my team's knowledge.

I have to drink an equal amount of Water for every cup of coffee/tea that I drink.

Fair enough.

The caffeine/diuretic debate is ongoing.

In the end of things, you really must follow YOUR bariatric team's advice.

In my case, the migraines were more harmful than the caffeine intake.

Good luck. Feel better.

I was also a cash patient, but didn't have to give up caffeine prior to surgery, although I did give it up the week before just to stay more relaxed. The 'delivery method' of the caffeine is probably the important part. For instance, drinking a cup or two of black coffee/tea per day will most likely get a different reaction from your team that if you drink 4-6 sodas per day!

Speak with your NUT and they will guide you as to what your surgeon allows/prohibits. It's best to stick with the plan your surgeon/NUT prescribe as each one is different.

Best of luck!

I wasn't allowed to have caffeine during my 5 day liquid pre-op diet and for 2 weeks after surgery.

Start slowly decreasing your intake and you shouldn't get the headaches. During my 6 month supervised diet I slowly cut back so by December I was off of coffee completely and had no headaches at all.

In my case I was not allowed to have coffee for 2 months after surgery. The Dr said something about the acid causing problems with the 3 surgeries he did on me. I gave it up 1 month before surgery.

Started drinking it again mixed with my bariatric Protein hot chocolate at 2 1/2 months post op. I only drink 1 big 16 oz cup of the mixed coffee/protein hot chocolate in the morning and get plenty of Water during the day.

I quit caffeine recently and I found that it got easier by about the 5th day. The headaches stopped at that point anyway which made life a bit more manageable. It just takes time. You can do it!!

I laid off all caffeine for the first few weeks post-op and then my surgeon allowed me to have coffee again.

It's a much enjoyed beverage. I drink 2-3 times the recommended amount of Water daily, too.

All is well.

I've had conflicting instruction from my NUT vs my surgeon. The NUT seems to give blanket answers that aren't really geared toward the individual.

Seek the experience and practices around here from those who've had the same procedure you are having and have lived with it a while.

I had previously gave up pop/soda way before my surgery came into play BUT I am a huge coffee lover...we were not aloud caffeine during the 14 day prep diet...first week was awful, second week wasn't so bad....and I started back with coffee prob 2 to 3 weeks post op....but where I use to drink 3 to 4 cups a day I have one....not for any specific reason that is all I want so all I take....I still like my morning coffee....