One week post op and I really don't miss anything but COFFEE. When did you start back?

it seems like I could start having decaf a month or so out. I had to wait six months before starting back on caffeinated, and we were limited to 1-2 cups a day (decaf was unlimited, though). Surgeons vary quite a bit on this, though. Some allow caffeinated coffee right away - others ban it for life.

It was days after surgery before I had my first sip. Start with a sip. See how you tolerate it. If you tolerate it well, have a little more. If you don't tolerate it well, you're not ready. Try again a week or so later. Good luck!

I had a decaf small black coffee from Mcdonalds, no cream and 2 stevia packets 3 days after surgery. I wanted to release some of the gas in my stomach and use the bathroom and it worked. It was the best cup of coffee I have ever had.

Edited April 27, 20179 yr by Lovebug78

I was told after 2 weeks of I'm drinking 64 oz of water I can have coffee again

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Every surgeon is different. Mine told me I could have 1 cup of caffeine (not carbonated) a day right away. I use my protein shake as a creamer and it's pretty good! Good luck to you!

I was allowed decaf right away, even in hospital. Caffeine, never.

This will be the hardest part for me lol. Carbs and sugar; everything else will be missed of course but my coffee... that will be very hard for me. My nutritionist said a month, I will need to follow what ever my surgeon says too of course. I don't care for carbonated drinks, so I'm fine there. I may just need to try to use decaf as much as possible :/

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I was told that coffee (caffeinated & decaf) can cause gastric ulcers so it's best to stop drinking it post WLS. Instead, drink green tea (with or without caffeine) as multiple research studies shows it helps with weight loss and prevents gastric ulcers.

RIGHT AWAY I DID NOT WANT I NEED MY COFFEE