Coffee doesn't taste the same???

[Chicky abby 0]

Curious if anyone is feeling like me regarding coffee. Up until my surgery last week, I would have about 3-4 BIG cups of coffee every day. I mean, you do not want to talk to me in the a.m. unless I have had a cup. Now post op; tried to have some Decaf and I just don't have the taste for it anymore. It just simply doesn't taste the same and have been drinking decaf tetley's black tea with skim plus and splenda. I never EVER thought my love affair wih coffee would be affected. Is this normal and has anyone else experienced this or another food/beverage aversion post op?? Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts are going to miss me!:smile:

[ladybugchaser 0]

Yes. Not with coffee. But after surgery...I have no desire to eat many of the things I did before. I, as you, found it very interesting!

[ohjuly7878 20]

I still have my coffee; although I only have 1.5 - 2 cups a day, and when I make it, I make half regular and half Decaf. I drink it with half and half and no sugar. This is how I used to have it before the band, and how I continue to have it.

I do find that if I have any more than that; or if I increase the amount of caffeinated coffee I drink, that I can get into problems, either with dehydration (since caffeine is a diuretic) or with gas. But if I stick to the amounts above, I have no problem... and it tastes just as good as it ever did!

I guess it's a matter of finding the amount that works for you. Good luck!

-Julie