I want coffee and everyone says try decaf. If there's no caffeine, what's the point of drinking coffee? I think I'm still going through coffee withdrawal lol

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I make Protein coffee everyday. I'm going to switch to decaf but my nutritionist said I could have coffee.

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Early on you want to watch the acid in coffee.

Cold Brew coffee that you warm (you can buy it at Trader Joes, or Target)

Or get a low acid coffee, French Roasts are usually low acid, and Trader Joes sells a low acid french roast.

A lot of Drs feel that caffeine is an appetite stimulant. I find it the exact opposite.

I have been drinking coffee since 6 weeks. I started with cold brews and low acid and around the 1 year mark I just drink regular coffees no issues.

I don't have GERD or any GERD issues.

@@wendypenn - what is protein coffee and how do you make it? I'm only on Day 6 post-surgery and about to start the non-clear or shake week liquid diet, and am a little ways off from coffee, but I'd still love to know more about it. For me, my dietician and doctor suggested that I wait bc I retain fluids, so it's that much more important that I hydrate in order for my stomach to heal. It looks like most patients plans are really customized. Okay, so about that protein coffee... ☕️

I make the Protein coffee by mixing genpro unflavored Protein powder with a little Water. It turns into a paste. Just enough to make it smooth. I add the instant coffee l, hot water, Splenda and a little cream or milk or whatever you use. It's a great way to get 30g of protein and enjoy coffee.

Caffeine can dehydrate you, so it's still important to get all your liquids. I think it varies from person to person. My nutritionist gave me the go ahead and I've been having it since then.

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Edited December 9, 20169 yr by wendypenn

I never stopped regular coffee. I was told to cut it down to 1-2 cups a day. I'm 3+ months post-op.