I had surgery on 12/21 and am one week post op. Overall things are going as expected. I wanted to see if anyone drinks Advocare Spark and if they are using this product post op. Advocare Spark is my only source of energy as I don’t drink coffee and I am really missing it. I understand caffeine is a no-no post op, but if anyone has any real world experience to share I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Edited December 27, 20223 yr by Eric Parrell

I don't have any experience with this particular product, but it's probably best to talk to your surgical team. Some are a lot more strict about caffeine than others. For those plans that want you to avoid it, at least early on, the rationale given is typically based on a few things:

• Caffeine is a diuretic. Since most people struggle to get in sufficient fluids early after surgery, it's probably best not to make the problem worse.
• Caffeine can lead to diarrhea, also exacerbating problems getting in sufficient fluid.
• Most caffeinated drinks are acidic, which can contribute to gastric reflux. Note that caffeine can also contribute to reflux. Especially for sleeve patients, reflux can be a significant issue.
• although the effect is minor, caffeine can impair the absorption of certain minerals like iron, calcium & magnesium. This is more so an issue for bypass patients that are already at a disadvantage for malabsorption.

Best of luck.

That is what I thought and thanks for the feedback. I am meeting with my Doctor tomorrow so I will ask for clarification.