I just might give up caffeine for good

[hmills653 365]

I haven't had caffeine since surgery 5/31. I'm not back to work yet, but otherwise feeling pretty good without it. I used to drink coffee all day long. I also noticed haven't had any palpitations either which probably were related to the caffeine. Prior to surgery, I was told that I could have caffeine at 2 weeks once I was drinking 64 oz of non caffeinated Fluid a day. I was like oh no problem, I'll do that, I need my coffee. Well 5 weeks out and not hitting that goal yet. Curious if anyone gave up caffeine for good. It may be too early yet to know if this will be a permanent change.

[Joann454 1,329]

I thought I would but at three weeks I had a cup of coffee and I was so so very happy [emoji4]. I was missing my "old friend" food and found the coffee comforting in some weird way. I drink two to three cups a day but that's about what I drank before. If you're ok without it I say stay the course! Especially since you don't want to go back to your old consumption levels.

[akaet 91]

I'm on week 3 and no caffeine yet. My dietitian did say that if I wanted coffee I could have Decaf coffee.
I'm just not craving any coffee at all. So I'm. It missing it at all, but I am drinking decaf tea. I really enjoy it.


Aka_ET

HW-220
Pre-op 194.3
RNY
SD June 16th 2017
CW-186
GW-140
HT 5' 3"
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"You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"

[blizair09 3,250]

I am over 9 months post-op and I might have a 20ish oz glass of unsweetened iced tea once a week, if even. I mostly drink Water and Powerade Zero. I was the hugest Diet Coke and caffeine addict pre-op, and I went with no caffeine for 3 months post-op (and I have yet to have anything carbonated). At this point, I like it just like it is. Having that monkey off of my back is very nice!

[Joann454 1,329]

I am over 9 months post-op and I might have a 20ish oz glass of unsweetened iced tea once a week, if even. I mostly drink Water and Powerade Zero. I was the hugest Diet Coke and caffeine addict pre-op, and I went with no caffeine for 3 months post-op (and I have yet to have anything carbonated). At this point, I like it just like it is. Having that monkey off of my back is very nice!

Is powerade zero salty like Gatorade?

[mama3beartn 67]

I'm still preop but I gave up caffeine years ago. 2011 to be exact. Haven't had anything but Decaf coffee and Water. I never likey sweet drinks and have had my fill during this 3 week pre op diet. Everything sweet... Blah. But wanted to say I have felt great and never needed it. Id stay of the stuff if you can. As you lose weight natural energy will be all you need. I can't wait. Just this 20lbs I've lost on this preop diet has felt great. Can you imagine when more comes off. Who needs caffeine. GrInS

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[blizair09 3,250]

10 minutes ago, Joann454 said:

Is Powerade zero salty like Gatorade?

I don't find it to be. I have one 16 oz glass straight every day. The other two times I have it, I mix it half and half with Water.

[sammy246 235]

I'm 2 months post op and only have a cup occasionally. I was tired of spending the money and having the addiction to caffeine. I enjoy a cup here or there but no frequent or daily use. And wow! It actually works when I do drink it.

[auntb1 52]

I started drinking 1 cup/day with milk about 2.5 weeks out. Nutritionist said no, surgeon said OK. I chose to believe Dr.! I love my morning cup, and I haven't had any problems with it. I don't drink Diet Pepsi (aka nectar of the Goddesses) anymore, nor do I drink coffee multiple times/day at work anymore.

So my consumption of caffeine is way down, but my enjoyment of that one cup is sublime.

[Syaniya 319]

Is Powerade zero salty like Gatorade?

Not at all

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[Missy161 395]

I'm 8 weeks out- I have about a half cup a few times a week. The key is you have to drink a couple of glasses of Water for every caffeinated drink you have because caffeine is a diuretic.


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Hw 223, SW 217 CW 192 GW 135

[kozyjozie 108]

Just a heads up. My surgeon says anything with caffeine make you put on weight

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

Just a heads up. My surgeon says anything with caffeine make you put on weight

Why does it ? You dont mean coffee full of cream etc ? A black coffee is near 0 calories so why would it?

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[dreamingsmall 1,125]

8 weeks. I drink much coffee than I used to. As it gives Me the shakes. A big bottle of Water before. Then my coffee a big bottle of water after .

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[Finding Erika 61]

Hi
They don't want us drinking caffeine because it's a stimulant. It can make you hungrier and eat more - for what it's worth I stopped before surgery and haven't picked it back up just because I'm scared of being hungry- I've had a cup two times though and boy did it work! I was buzzing around like a bee!
Like someone else mentioned, you're going to have so much energy just from the weight loss and the change in diet (less carbs) that you won't even need it- good luck to you!