I’m 6 weeks post-op and I’m always tireddd and sleepy. I need my caffeine to get me thru 8 am 4 hour lectures?? how much longer do i need to wait?? Please help

I would say to ask your surgeon. I got approval to have coffee around 8 weeks post-op.

Nurse gave me coffee following morning after op and I’ve been fine with it.

My NUT said no caffeine ever post surgery but when speaking to my doctor he said that was a little to restrictive and if I was getting my fluids in I could have caffeine in moderation after 6 months. He said the issue they worry about is dehydration but further out from surgery I should be okay and he doesn't agree with the NUTS standpoint on caffeine. I don't drink coffee but I love iced tea and drink about 32 oz of tea a day and 32-40 ounces of water as well. I now drink fresh brewed black tea with caffeine daily and have no issues and it helps give me a little boost I need in the morning.

On 1/7/2018 at 6:55 AM, Mattymatt said:

I was told that I must give up caffeinated beverages altogether. I am fine with that because I could always take them or leave them. It must be difficult for people who have the caffeine and nicotine addictions.

I had the full bypass and was told i had to give it up entirely as well. I wasn't a coffee drinker prior so it hasn't been that big a deal. I do miss my ice tea's though.

I just had my 6 week follow up on Wednesday, my NUT informed me that as long as I was meeting my fluids and protein, I could start drinking coffee but to start slow with 1/2 cup of black coffee (no sweeteners) I was thrilled.