I’m worried and nervous

[mischa23 24]

What is stalling been I’m having gastric sleeve surgery on February 10th when would I can go back drinking coffee my husband and I we are planning family vacation in aug when would I be able have Alcohol again I’m really sorry for asking questions

[catwoman7 10,862]

there is no consensus among surgeons re: coffee drinking. Some will say no caffeinated coffee again for the rest of your life, some allow their patients to drink it before even leaving the hospital. Others just limit it one to two cups a day. And still others are OK with it after a certain amount of time - like after one month, or three months, or six months. So you'll have to find out from your surgeon what he/she recommends.

they usually recommend you wait a year before drinking alcohol because of the risk of transfer addiction, but I know some people drink it earlier than that.

Edited February 2, 2021 by catwoman7

[Jaelzion 1,123]

I was served coffee with my Breakfast in the hospital, LOL. My surgeon never mentioned not having coffee so I never stopped drinking it (just one cup a day). I'm not much of a drinker, so alcohol wasn't an issue for me. I think I had my first drink at about 18 months out.

[GradyCat 3,692]

3 hours ago, mischa23 said:

What is stalling been I’m having gastric sleeve surgery on February 10th when would I can go back drinking coffee my husband and I we are planning family vacation in aug when would I be able have Alcohol again I’m really sorry for asking questions

1. Stalling is normal and inevitable. It will happen at Week 3 or 4 for sure and then sporadically throughout your weight loss. It's the time when your body is adjusting.

2. Not all surgeons agree about coffee. Mine didn't limit me/restrict me. Plus I drink Decaf.

3. Alcohol probably within 8 weeks post-op.

[Arabesque 6,475]

Questions are always good.

coffee was no for my surgeon for several months but green or herbal teas were fine from straight after surgery. Wasn’t an issue for me as I only drink green tea anyway.

I hardly drink alcohol at all anymore & I used to drink a large glass or two every night. Now I only have a glass about once a month at most. I had a gin & tonic at about 2 months post surgery. Took literally hours to drink it. I’ve lost a lot of my taste for it & it’s also not worth the calories now. And yes alcohol can be an issue with addiction transfer.

Stalling happens to us all. It can be frustrating when suddenly you notice the scale isn’t moving at all. The first occurs at around week 3+/- & can persist for 1-3 weeks. Ride it out. Stick to your plan. It will pass & your weight will start to drop again. I looked at it as my body taking a breath from all the changes - surgery, reduced calorie intake, change of diet, weight loss, etc. It’s likely you’ll experience a couple of stalls on your weight loss journey.

If dining out while on your vacation, you’ll find you’ll only be able to eat appetiser size meals - mains are just too big. Some places may be happy for you to share meals with your family. Soups are also a good option when eating out. Oh, and pack a coat for your holiday. You become really sensitive to cold as you lose weight... even in high summer you’ll be freezing.

Good luck with your surgery.