whats the rule for coffee? when can we have it? what about wine?

I LOVE coffee!

If I could, I'd fill a swimming pool with Gavina vanilla Nut, and LIVE in it. I love coffee THAT much.

BUT....

I don't drink it anymore. Seriously. It's acidic, VERY acidic, and it doesn't make or keep you healthy. It's bad for you....so, I gave it up as part of my overall committment to good health.

There ARE substitutes that are very, very good, that are NOT acidic. A product called Teecino is a very good substitute. There are some very BAD substitutes out there, but there are good ones as well.

Coffee won't kill ya.....but I will tell you from experience that NOTHING TASTES as good as I FEEL when I'm healthy.

Give it some thought..... :w00t:

HH

Headhunter I really am NOT trying to stalk you and contradict you (but I think it seems that way even to me and I KNOW I'm not! ) so forgive me please....

but...

coffee isn't really all that bad, or at least not bad for everyone. In smaller amounts (they are finding) it ISNT a diuretic, and in fact it can help delay or prevent diabetes II (research is ongoing so don't everyone start chugging it) and it also helps with parkinsons. A little caffeinated coffee can help you be more mentally alert (without the sugar high and subsequent crash) and so on.

So people shouldn't be knee-jerk about coffee; for some, it is a GOOD thing, for others, maybe not.

And of course...ALL Things in moderation..

A triple shot espresso a day for me! I can admit I am addicted and this is the only source of caffeine I have. I did ask the Dr. prior to going back to it, though and he told me it is fine in moderation.

can anybody please explain what's the rationale against drinking coffee? does it damage the band (like carbonated drinks are supposed to do) or is just this stupid notion the caffeine increases appetite? from personal experience I can tell you that caffeine actually decreases appetite (there are a ton caffeine products still sold out there as hunger control supplements - eca stack anybody?). so why this prohibition?

My surgeon is cool with coffee and alcohol...in moderation (maybe that's why I like him?!). Coffee is frowned upon mostly because it can act as a diuretic and alcohol because of the empty calories. I have not had a problem with either....

Could be your doctor's preference....lots of us were never told not to consume caffeine. I don't drink a ton of it, but I do drink tea (heck, I'm a Southerner...of course I drink iced tea but I sweeten it with splenda nowadays).

I don't think soda is a no-no for caffeine. It's the carbonation that can give you a very uncomfortable bloated feeling from the carbonation!

what that sucks are they going to fix it for you. I am so sorry to hear that

I'm giving up Mt. Dew and with getting the band. I'm switching to coffee and just got a kuerig - it rocks.

Ihave to have my caffeine in the morning to make it through a day at work. lol

can anybody please explain what's the rationale against drinking coffee? does it damage the band (like carbonated drinks are supposed to do) or is just this stupid notion the caffeine increases appetite? from personal experience I can tell you that caffeine actually decreases appetite (there are a ton caffeine products still sold out there as hunger control supplements - eca stack anybody?). so why this prohibition?

Caffeine decreases appetite temporarily, but the rebound after it wears off can make you more hungry. Bit the band helps with that. Coffee is also acidic so it bother's some people's stomachs, banded or not. I drink a large Cappuccino every morning, 7 days a week, it's part of my morning ritual. No issues here. BTW, carbonation hurting the band or stretching your stomach is a myth, IMO (but always follow the advice of the guy you will turn to if you have a problem, i.e. your local doctor). I drink beer most weekends with no issues other than the empty calories.

At my pre-op class, we were told not to drink coffee for one month post-op. The reason is because the acidity may cause you to get an ulcer where the band is stitched to your stomach. Those stitches are still healing so more prone to getting an ulcer from anything acidic. We are to stay away from other acidic foods like lemons, limes, etc. as well during the one month post-op. Anyway, this is what I was told during my pre-op class. I think its weird how every doctor has different advice. I kicked the caffeine habit a couple months ago (for a different reason - I was doing an exclusion diet) and just decided not to go back to drinking coffee (at least for now) since I knew I wouldn't be able to have it immediately after surgery.

The reson most doctors say no to caffein is because it is a diuretic and can dehydrate you faster if your water intake isn't addequate.Also its acidic and can cause stomach upset. My doc said only decaf Coffee is in my jeans (I'm Cuban) and I havent had any yet because i refuse to drink decaf lol!!

My doctor said decaf was ok so I've been able to have all the decaf I want. I know some decaf is nasty but just try different brands and you'll find one that is ok to you.

If you absolutely have to have some caffenated coffee try going "half caf" using half regular coffee half decaf and try not to overdo it. I did that the other day because I wanted a pick me up and I didnt have any problems with it. I'm a month out from surgery.

can anybody please explain what's the rationale against drinking coffee? does it damage the band (like carbonated drinks are supposed to do) or is just this stupid notion the caffeine increases appetite? from personal experience I can tell you that caffeine actually decreases appetite (there are a ton caffeine products still sold out there as hunger control supplements - eca stack anybody?). so why this prohibition?

I drink coffee all the time, fat free creamer and a dash of cinnamon. its so good. i dont know what the big deal is about ''not drinking'' coffee. sometimes it makes my stomach bubbly but thats just digestion because of the caffeine. my doc has never said anything against it. i gave up eating/drinking everything, so i think i should be able to have coffee, and a cig! i know so many health conscious banders and they still screw up their bands somehow, so i just threw my hands up and try to be careful about 95% of the time. theres no sense in being healthy, but totally bored and restricted. i got the band to LIVE and enjoy life, not be a total prude. i drink coffee, smoke cigs, and take the occasional jager shot.

80 pounds lost. 10 more to go.

best of luck to everyone!

I have been wanting a MOCHA FRAPPE from Mcdonalds for about 2 weeks now! I am hoping that the maybe the urge would go away!

whats the rule for coffee? when can we have it? what about wine?

go ahead and have your coffee,the reason the doc says not to have it is because it can dehydrate you and irritate your belly,but if you can handle it,go right ahead.i have my coffee every morn and i have no problems.test it and see how it affects you