I had my surgery on March 15th 2016. So far lost 80 pounds. I find myself drinking more coffee nowadays.

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Its funny that you mention that because I had read a post where someone said that once you have this surgery coffee and tea is a no-no. i love coffee. love it. i can live without soda, but i hate the thought of giving up coffee (although i obviously will if i have to)...but i wondered WHY no coffee?? so actually, your post gives me hope!!

Fancypants- coffee is hard on the stomach and not recommend early on. I now drink it regularly but I'm 3.5 years out. Ask your program what they suggest.

Is decaf okay? I'm almost 3 weeks post op

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I was willing to give up coffee to be healthy if needed, but was glad to find out that I was allowed to have it.

I enjoy it most days when I go to work. such a simple pleasure! Tea I normally have on Sunday evening.

My nutritionist said I can drink regular coffee six weeks out until then I have to drink decaf

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I'm 2 months out and have been drinking coffee, per the ok of my NUT, since month one.

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Follow your nut's & surgeon's advice post surgery.

You are well into the last post WLS diet phase.

For others, you can start with decaf. initially and then introduce caffeinated at the appropriate phase Up to 2 mugs of regular coffee max (I am well past the initial post op phases) is what my nut recommends -granted 0 cups is probably what she prefers.

Follow your nut's & surgeon's advice post surgery.

There are many sources of caffeine (tea, diet drinks, etc.) so keep that in mind, also, coffee can be a little acidic, so drinking a lot of decaf. coffee could still irritate the stomach.

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My plan allows for coffee at 4 weeks post op. I haven't had it yet tho! Kinda miss it so maybe will try it soon.

My surgery was in February and I've lost 95lbs. I hated coffee before surgery, but now I'm pretty close to addicted. I love the stuff, especially iced coffee. I started drinking it about two months ago. Actually, I haven't had any yet today and I'm sitting here waiting for work to end so I can go. I don't really crave food anymore....BUT I CRAVE MY DELICIOUS COFFEE lol

Honestly, coffee was the only thing I have cheated with and I'm only 3 weeks out

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I am a week away from surgery.

I wish I read this before I broke down and had a french roast coffee!!

I really don't drink much coffee, no soda, but after 3 days and nights of severe headaches.

Tylenol did not work. I had a coffee, miracle, no headache. I think I will start again after this cup.

Jen

My fav decaf is Barista Prima Italian roast K cups @ Keurig site online. I did decaf pretty much post op week 2 on until 3-4 mo out and still alternate with regular at times to keep my caffeine a bit lower. If I drink too much caffeine, my stomach hurts. I am 9 months post op.

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