(Besides my gf, of course)

But seriously, I am coffee snob. I have the molecular diagram of caffeine tattooed on my arm, I have a dozen different machines/gadgets to make the sweet bean juice, and I roast my own.

I take my coffee very seriously. Obviously I can't be slurping it down like a mad man during the first few weeks post-surgery because I need to stay hydrated (caffeine isn't exactly conducive to that), but how soon did you guys start swilling the go-go juice again?

I was served decaf coffee in the hospital! Stayed on decaf for a few weeks then went back to my fav: Peets French Roast (black). Haven't had the slightest problem.

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I came to the conclusion that there was no 1 right answer so I waited 2 weeks after surgery to ride the java train and 1.5 months for the booze (I don't drink often). Not saying I would advise the same, but I am only 2 months out and all is good.

@@higher http://www.povertybay.com/ The Hylebos Creek and Icicle Creek blends are my favorites I'm drinking Stumptown hair Bender again this morning...I love living in the land of great coffee!

Don't sleep on the single origin beans from La Colombo. Todd Carmichael (Dangerous Grounds on Discovery) is a goofball, but the man roasts amazing beans.

Seriously if you can find a bag of Geisha varietal that will change your life. I promise.

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Blue bottle is pure heaven

Agreed

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I am a huge coffee fiend, myself! My doctor told me that I couldn't have any coffee for a month after surgery because of the acidity, and I did follow his instructions. After that month passed, though...right back on the coffee!

I usually have either a skinny latte or Americano with a shot of sugar free syrup when I go to Costa or Starbucks. Most of the time before I leave for work or when I'm at home, I use my Nespresso machine and pour the shot of coffee with a bit of sugar free syrup and a splash of unsweetened roasted almond milk over ice. Investing in some sugar-free syrups off of Amazon and getting a Nespresso machine has saved my hubby and I a TON of money.

I love my nespresso machines! I have one in office and one home. It is definitely saved me from Starbucks expenses. I also used the decaf when off coffee and being able to have small coffee is ideal since take so long to drink sometimes!

I broke out my Burundi Beans and my Aeropress this morning. I cannot tell you how magical that was... The Dilaudid probably enhanced it, but twonsips finally broke the "my bowels are taking a long siesta" thing and now, finally, I feel human.

I knew my coffee would make all the difference in my recovery.

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I've been drinking coffee since day 1 post op, I try to stick to 2 a day [emoji4] No ill affects whatsoever.