its been almost 8 weeks since my surgery. I'm really craving coffee. And no, decaf will not cut it. my dr says no caffeine for the first three months. Please remind me why I cant have it. I quite frankly dont rember why. Anyone else out there able to drink coffee after the surgery?

I was told no caffine for the first 2 weeks. After that as long as I get my 64oz of water in a day then I can have my coffee. I was also told if I drink more than 2 cups that means I need to drink the amount of water equal to the amout of extra coffee since it tends to be a diuretic.

I am 5 weeks post op and I have coffee all the time, I don't over do it though, couple cup a day

Veronica

its been almost 8 weeks since my surgery. I'm really craving coffee. And no, decaf will not cut it. my dr says no caffeine for the first three months. Please remind me why I cant have it. I quite frankly dont rember why. Anyone else out there able to drink coffee after the surgery?

I miss coffee, I have been of it for a week. :biggrin:

My two little pennies worth.....

I tried for weeks to quit caffeine. I was friggin MISERABLE! I gave up. I only drink 1/2c of coffee in the morning though. I MUST have it. I know I'm going to quit a few days before surgery and avoid it for a few weeks post op. If I don't feel like complete and total crap 3 weeks post op without caffiene I'll quit for good, but I spent 3 weeks falling asleep at the wheel and going to bed at 8:30... I can't live like that. I'm giving up a LOT LOT LOT of stuff, and I don't know if I can give up my energy. Without caffeine, I am practically useless.