I’m two and a half weeks post op after having gastric sleeve surgery. Does everyone stick to all decaf beverages after surgery ? I cannot find any fast food places that carry decaffeinated unsweetened iced tea, except Panera Bread. My surgeon / dietician advises all decaf beverages. I was in a hurry today & got caffeinated unsweetened iced tea at Hardee’s. Will this slow my weight loss? I have researched all over the internet....thanks in advance for any information

Edited October 9, 20178 yr by Angel11
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Caffeine doesn't slow the rate of weight loss. In fact, caffeinated products promote a reduction in appetite and stimulate the metabolism.

Since most obese/formerly obese people are carb-sensitive, sugar-sweetened beverages cause stalls and/or cause the rate of weight loss to come to a screeching halt, but not caffeine.

FYI, I drink a minimum of 3 cups of strong caffeinated coffee daily in addition to a quart of caffeinated iced tea.

Since caffeine stimulates gastric acid secretions, most surgeons and dietitians prefer we avoid it during the immediate post-op period.

9 minutes ago, Introversion said:

Caffeine doesn't slow the rate of weight loss. In fact, caffeinated products promote a reduction in appetite and stimulate the metabolism.

Since most obese/formerly obese people are carb-sensitive, sugar-sweetened beverages cause stalls and/or cause the rate of weight loss to come to a screeching halt, but not caffeine.

FYI, I drink a minimum of 3 cups of strong caffeinated coffee daily in addition to a quart of caffeinated iced tea.

Since caffeine stimulates gastric acid secretions, most surgeons and dietitians prefer we avoid it during the immediate post-op period.

Thank you so very much for all the information you provided! Do you happen to know, when I can start having caffeinated beverages? I will be 3 weeks post op this Thursday. I feel a lot better. I really appreciate your post! Thank you so much!!!

40 minutes ago, Angel11 said:

Do you happen to know, when I can start having caffeinated beverages?

Each surgeon has different guidelines. Some allow you to resume caffeinated beverages after 1 month, others allow them after 2 months, and a few demand you abstain from caffeine for life.

Caffeine is an important ingredient in my maintenance (100+ pounds lost), so I'd seriously question any doctor or dietitian who wants me to abstain forever...

And I'd disobey their orders.

1 hour ago, Introversion said:

Each surgeon has different guidelines. Some allow you to resume caffeinated beverages after 1 month, others allow them after 2 months, and a few demand you abstain from caffeine for life.

Caffeine is an important ingredient in my maintenance (100+ pounds lost), so I'd seriously question any doctor or dietitian who wants me to abstain forever...

And I'd disobey their orders.

Thank you! You have helped me so much! Congratulations on your weight loss success!!!

My doctor allowed caffeine at 3 weeks. Caffeine is a diuretic and he wanted to ensure that I avoid dehydrated In the first few weeks.

I still limit my caffeine intake. This is a personal decision, as I was highly addicted. Once I got it out of my system, I'm careful bc it can be a trigger for me.

Since I made the switch to decaffeinated coffee pre-op , I decided that I would continue with decaffeinated coffee, drink 2 cups a day, and it's worked for me I truly don't miss the caffeine. Good luck to you.

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I drink unsweetened black tea daily, usually about 32 ounces at least. I started drinking caffeinated tea again at about 6 months post op.