I have my one week pre-op diet in hand and while it specifies protein drinks it's a brand that only makes chocolate, vanilla, etc. Have any of you used Click protein powder? It's coffee/mocha flavor and I love it. Don't know if caffeine is on the forbidden list for any of you; I'll ask at my pre-op diet meeting, but wanted to get a head start.

My surgeon never said anything about caffeine, so I would think it's okay. Sounds good.

surgeons are all across the board on the caffeine issue. Some forbid it forever, some are fine with you drinking it from the get-go. Some allow it but limit it to one or two cups a day. Some are OK with it after a certain amount of time (e.g. three months after surgery - or six months after surgery). I'd ask. But my guess is, since there doesn't seem to be a consensus on this, it's not the worst thing you can do...

Wonder if the ones who do approve it are coffee- drinkers themselves? It would be easier to approve something that never caused yourself any trouble.

Caffeine was only "forbidden" until I was able to consistently get in at least 72oz of water in a day. Caffeine is a diuretic and that is no bueno post-op. I'm now allowed one cup a day. But I have three some days - of hot tea. Meh.

Edited May 14, 20197 yr by mousecat88