Why can’t we have caffeine during preop diet?

[Friday205 33]

Why can’t we have caffeine during preop diet?

[notmyname 591]

According to my doc, it’s to wean you off before surgery, since you can’t have it for a bit after surgery. Better to go through caffeine withdrawal before surgery than after.

[VIKING 0424 1,105]

i was not suppose to have it caffeine however i did have coffee straight black i had no problems at all did not have pots full of it did have some still do every day

[Friday205 33]

I’m having bad headaches from caffeine withdrawal

[voyagerslug 17]

I drank coffee every day for many years. Before I had surgery (vsg), my surgeon said I only needed to refrain for three months after surgery. He also said that it was wise to quit at least a week before surgery so withdrawal would be done by surgery time, saying, “do you really want to recover from surgery and be sealing with caffeine withdrawal headaches?” I took his advice and am so glad i didnt deal with that after surgery. Sadly i used to drink it so much that i would get a caffeine withdrawal headache even if i missed one day of coffee :(. You cam do it! Im past my three months and had coffee finally yesterday (was afraid itd give me the runs) ... those three months went by quick!

[Friday205 33]

Do you know why we can’t have caffeine after surgery?

[voyagerslug 17]

So I literally just had the same question and I have no idea. I didn’t question it and just followed the instructions. Im fairly young (35) and thought that since i hope to have many years left with this stomach I would just abstain for three months and go back once i can ... and i soooooo enjoyed the coffee i had yesterday, my first cup since December (i quit early because i had a string of awful infections before surgery and resorted to having hot toddies instead of coffee haha)

[Ed_NW 684]

2 minutes ago, Friday205 said:

Do you know why we can’t have caffeine after surgery?

The biggest reason is the diuretic effect. Dehydration can be a big a problem post-op. Another reason some Dr's say to refrain immediately after surgery is because they want to reduce the acid in your stomach during healing to help prevent post-op ulcers. Some argue the acid amount in coffee is minuscule as compared to orange juice, etc.. and the diuretic effect from the caffeine can be counter balanced if you're able to consume plenty of Water with no problems.

[Friday205 33]

Oh ok. Thank you!!