Today, I was allowed, for the first time since surgery, to have coffee. Mmmmm...coffee. Okay, so it wasn't my normal large caramel latte with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. It was medium regular coffee, unsweetened caramel shot, skim milk, and 2 Splendas. Still, it was heaven. I finished every drop! The surgery was bad enough, but the lack of coffee was pure unadulterated torture. LOL

Have a great day!!!

11 minutes ago, K_aane said:

Anyone mix their vanilla Premier Protein shake with coffee? Mmmmmm good.!

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with ice and Chameleon cold brew vanilla...it's the best!!!The chocolate with the mocha Chameleon....yum. I can only imagine with the caramel would taste like with the cold brews.

I think the normal BMI of 40+ requirement applies to people looking to have the cost of surgery paid by their insurance company. I paid for surgery myself, as my health insurance does not regard such surgery as medically necessary.

If you look outside the box you will find there are people like me who fall outside the standard “requirements” for bariatric surgery. There are specific circumstances that a basic BMI number does not take into consideration.

Therefore I presume my surgeon has a clear understanding of my circumstances, medical conditions, and goals and has not simply accepted and approved me for surgery simply to take my money.

with ice and Chameleon cold brew vanilla...it's the best!!!The chocolate with the mocha Chameleon....yum. I can only imagine with the caramel would taste like with the cold brews. [emoji4]

How do you do a cold brew?

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7 minutes ago, mb30 said:

I think the normal BMI of 40+ requirement applies to people looking to have the cost of surgery paid by their insurance company. I paid for surgery myself, as my health insurance does not regard such surgery as medically necessary.

If you look outside the box you will find there are people like me who fall outside the standard “requirements” for bariatric surgery. There are specific circumstances that a basic BMI number does not take into consideration.

Therefore I presume my surgeon has a clear understanding of my circumstances, medical conditions, and goals and has not simply accepted and approved me for surgery simply to take my money.

True, but I can't imagine having surgery to lose 40 lbs. Or even 60 lbs. I really can't. Sorry.

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25 minutes ago, K_aane said:

Anyone mix their vanilla Premier Protein shake with coffee? Mmmmmm good.!

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I love the caramel Premier Protein shake, I am going to mix with my coffee tomorrow!! I LOVE THE IDEA!! Thank you!!

I'm not supposed to have coffee for a year post-surgery. Out of all the rules, this is the one I'm pretty sure I'm going to break . . . but it's only a week and a half post-op, and I want coffee now! I'll probably resist, but . . . how long before y'all had regular coffee again?

20 minutes ago, XYZXYZXYZ1955 said:

I'm not supposed to have coffee for a year post-surgery. Out of all the rules, this is the one I'm pretty sure I'm going to break . . . but it's only a week and a half post-op, and I want coffee now! I'll probably resist, but . . . how long before y'all had regular coffee again?

6 weeks was my "suggested" time period. I had coffee on the day, 6 damn weeks to the day!!! I love it, but honestly, it is very hard on the tummy. And I'm lactose intolerant post surgery, like they said. So cream in my coffee KILLS me. But I can't do without it, the coffee. I'm going to start trying almond milk as a substitute, soon. LOL I will. I promise.

I had VGS yesterday and the brought me decaf Coffee today. I add premixed protein drinks for creamer. The caramel and vanilla are really good in it.

How long did you have to be off coffee???? Please Lord, NO!!! How will I live without coffee?

Our plan allows caffeine once we start getting in 64oz liquid per day. But only 1 cup. Drink up!

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5 hours ago, celticNgel said:

How long did you have to be off coffee???? Please Lord, NO!!! How will I live without coffee?

My plan was 6 weeks post surgery. I didn't even crave it, to be honest. I didn't want anything! But, now that I can have it again, I am happy to be drinking it again. I still don't crave the caffeine, I just want it. And it's a great natural diuretic for any constipation. It sooo helped me.