Dying for a Chia Tea Latte

[Apple1 2,572]

My nut let us start regular coffee at 3 weeks post-op. It has been a lifesaver lol.... I quit caffine 3 weeks before my surgery, but I was happy to have it back as soon as I was able. I have had zero issues with acid reflux. I have never had heartburn in my life unless I was pregnant..lol

[BigViffer 3,544]

How did you feel after you ate the crispy bacon and fried chicken?

I honestly can't tell if you are asking a serious question or trying to be funny..

In case you are honestly curious, that wasn't me. That was some of the more pathetic members of the forum.

Sent from my phone. Please forgive brevity and spelling.

[jess9395 5,450]

Different docs have different rules about coffee and caffeine. Mine never put any limitation as long as it didn't irritate Or cause reflux. But wanted to share this for when you are allowed! It does have the caffeine because it has tea in it but a lot lower carb/sugar/higher Protein than a traditional chai latte.

[2ndSpring 350]

On 6/13/2017 at 9:02 PM, sc09 said:

I bought the chia tea bags and have fat free milk or almond milk. I wasn't about to add any sugar. I'll call them tomorrow or text my NUT and see what she says. I was allowed coffee the day after surgery. Did I drink it....NO! I didn't try it until I hit 7 weeks post op which was last week.

Tazo makes Decaf chai teabags. It's really good - strong chai flavor.

[sc09 95]

Tazo makes Decaf chai teabags. It's really good - strong chai flavor.

Oh thanks! I'll look for it. I did call my surgeon and the only reason they say refrain from caffeine is because it can promote hunger. To me it seemed like prior to surgery when I drank coffee it would fill me up.

[BigViffer 3,544]

I have never heard of caffeine as a hunger stimulant. That's really strange since many "diet pills" and appetite suppressants contain caffeine.

[sc09 95]

I have never heard of caffeine as a hunger stimulant. That's really strange since many "diet pills" and appetite suppressants contain caffeine.

I thought the same thing but then I thought who am I to argue, I don't have an MD behind my name. LOL.

[chuswysly 122]

My doctor recommended waiting 6 months for coffee.....which I did, however, a woman sleeved at the same hospital on the same day stopped and got a cup of coffee on her way to the airport after surgery and seemed to do fine. In any event, I'm enjoying my Cappuccino each morning now. I use the Fairlife Nonfat Milk with half the amount of sugar as regular non-fat milk (only 5 grams of naturally occurring sugar) and extra Protein (13 grams). It's my guilty pleasure each morning