So I remember my surgeon told me that after a few weeks I can have 1 cup of coffee but I keep reading that I shouldn't cause it causes dehydration and ulcers.. than I read people do it since day 1. So I am confused.

I was told decaf only for the first 2 weeks. I then went to regular coffee after the nutritionist told me that was fine unless I was having trouble getting my water in. Absolutely no problems. Good luck!!

Thank you

Ulcers were an early concern but it was found later that you are more likely to have ulcer problems with orange juice. The main thing is to watch the pee chart and make sure you are staying hydrated. One cup a day wont cause any problems.

3 hours ago, lorraine#11 said:

So I remember my surgeon told me that after a few weeks I can have 1 cup of coffee but I keep reading that I shouldn't cause it causes dehydration and ulcers.. than I read people do it since day 1. So I am confused.

Each surgeons instruction may look different and may change over the years.

I was instructed not to have coffee in 2014. Now my surgeon's office allows it. Stop drinking it if it causes acid or upset stomach. Don't count your coffee as hydration for the day. Make sure you can drink your hydration requirement. Do you know what your hydration goal is? I think mine was 64 oz a day.

Each surgeons instruction may look different and may change over the years.
I was instructed not to have coffee in 2014. Now my surgeon's office allows it. Stop drinking it if it causes acid or upset stomach. Don't count your coffee as hydration for the day. Make sure you can drink your hydration requirement. Do you know what your hydration goal is? I think mine was 64 oz a day.

Yes I was told 64oz aswell

I have not had any coffee..I will wait

7 hours ago, lorraine#11 said:

So I remember my surgeon told me that after a few weeks I can have 1 cup of coffee but I keep reading that I shouldn't cause it causes dehydration and ulcers.. than I read people do it since day 1. So I am confused.

I think they want you to restrict it to decaf if you do it (dehydration from caffeine) and also the acid in coffee might not agree with your stomach right away. I'm 5 weeks post-op and am drinking decaf coffee now and not having any problems.

I have coffee daily. In fact, I only stayed with decaf the first week. I drink 16 oz of coffee every morning. I mix in unflavored protein collagen and a tablespoon of creamer. I drink it 30 minutes after my Premier Protein drink in the morning. My doctor has no issues with it and my body is happier.

I am in day 3 of my surgery , they let me to take 1 cup of coffee decaf per day