Although I've read a lot of posts regarding why caffeine is generally not recommended (especially right after surgery), I haven't seen much regarding decaf. Decaf coffee still contains a small amount of caffeine as it's impossible to remove all caffeine in the decaffeinating process. But is that still too much?

What is everyone's position on decaf coffee? I miss the taste of coffee and I'd be happy at this point with just decaf.

Thanks in advance!

Some caffeine is fine, it would be very hard to avoid caffeine alltogether. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do drinka lot of tea. I don't care for the flavor of decaf tea so I drink the regular about 80% of the time, decaf the other 20%. I try offset this with healthy amounts of water.

I've got to honestly tell you, Jen, that I too have read all that's been said about eliminating coffee and :confused2:

All I know is my Bariatric Center never said a word and believe me, I've never quit drinking coffee (well, maybe the day of surgery!). I'm hooked and I'm the "coffee maker" in our office.

I will say that our boss suffered a slight heart attack right after Christmas and so we've all switched to decaf for him--and you're right, I never got a headache with the changeover.

Just relating my experience.... from the Coffee Addict.....

Me too.Don't tell my doctor, please. It was the one thing I just couldn't do. I tapered off before surgery and stayed off it for two weeks but finally just decided it wasn't worth living without my Joe. I followed every other rule I was given 100% but giving up coffee was too much to ask. I only drink about two cups a day, so it's not like I'm a fanatic or anything...and I am loving life!!!

I also have 1-2 cups of caffeinated coffee every day. I made it about 3-4 weeks after surgery without it and then just couldn't stand it any more. I had no idea I relied on that little kick every day!

No mention of giving up caffine was ever given to me. Therefore ive remained a coffee drinker since the day after surgery without one problem thank god!