I'm curious how soon after surgery have some of you drank coffee again? I love my coffee. I don't drink it all day, maybe two cups at most a day, but am sad that this might be it between my delicious warm beverage and my morning hands. Also, if you drink coffee, what do you use instead of half n half, or do you use half n half still?

2 hours ago, Diana Prince said:

What a GREAT idea about the Protein shake as a creamer!! I'm pre op but will test it this week. Awesome idea.

It tastes really good, especially when you like your coffee sweet.

Day 8 post op we are allowed coffee and thankfully not stuck on decaf. A cup a day keeps the bowels happy.

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Just had to comment here. I hated even the smell of coffee before bypass now 6 months out I crave it. Decaf sf of course. Not sure what the crave is if there is no sugar or caffeine in it or even why. Definitely my sense of smell and taste drastically changed

Day 2. :-)


RNY 14 April 2017
SW: 295 lb / 134 kg
GW: 187 lb / 85 kg (I'll see when I get there)

I'm four months out and still have not had coffee or any other caffeine

Day 8 post op we are allowed coffee and thankfully not stuck on decaf. A cup a day keeps the bowels happy.

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Maybe that's what I need then[emoji846]

If you're not taking PPIs, I wouldn't drink coffee (decaf or regular) for at least 6 months post surgery as it increases your risk for ulcers.

So, I'm currently enjoying a decaf ice brewed coffee with an unsweetened vanilla shot in it. My future self answered my old self's question ?. Actually, I've been drinking 2-3 oz of decaf after the first week.